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2021 Toyota Tacoma Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 73 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2021 Toyota Tacoma

The 2021 Toyota Tacoma has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
73
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Toyota Tacoma

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2021 Toyota Tacoma

Based on 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes
10
Power Train
10
Unknown Or Other
10
Air Bags
7
Engine
5
Electrical System
5
Structure
4
Fuel/propulsion System
3
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Toyota Tacoma — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 99 complaints 2016 322 complaints 2017 236 complaints 2018 196 complaints 2019 209 complaints 2020 84 complaints 2021 73 complaints 2022 55 complaints 2023 46 complaints 2024 134 complaints 2025 58 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2016 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Toyota Tacoma

Is the 2021 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Toyota Tacoma has no open recalls and 73 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Tacoma have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Tacoma?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma are: Service Brakes, Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Toyota Tacoma safe to buy?
The 2021 Toyota Tacoma has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Toyota Tacoma should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Tacoma are: 2022, 2023, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2016.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.