Worst 2021 Toyota Tundra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Seat-Related Issues
Wipers & Visibility
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Toyota Tundra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Toyota Tundra
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~180,951 vehicles.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.
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2021 Toyota Tundra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Tundra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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