2021 Toyota Tacoma Problems, Recalls & Reliability
116 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 17/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Driver assistance leads the reports.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2021 Toyota Tacoma has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2021 sits among all Tacoma years
What owners report
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2021 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
The 2021 Toyota Tacoma drew 116 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 17/100, scored against the model's worst year (2006).
What are the most common 2021 Toyota Tacoma problems?
The top reported problems for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma are driver assistance (15 complaints), engine (13), and transmission & drivetrain (13).
Does the 2021 Toyota Tacoma have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.