MYRModel Year Report

2021 Toyota Tacoma

▲ Better than typical
2021 Toyota Tacoma
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:58:15.714Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Tacoma Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2021 highlighted. 1995: 177 complaints 1995 1996: 253 complaints 1997: 131 complaints 1998: 300 complaints 1999: 249 complaints 1999 2000: 210 complaints 2001: 396 complaints 2002: 333 complaints 2003: 359 complaints 2003 2004: 414 complaints 2005: 707 complaints 2006: 782 complaints 2007: 540 complaints 2007 2008: 445 complaints 2009: 518 complaints 2010: 290 complaints 2011: 183 complaints 2011 2012: 294 complaints 2013: 124 complaints 2014: 92 complaints 2015: 100 complaints 2015 2016: 323 complaints 2017: 237 complaints 2018: 199 complaints 2019: 209 complaints 2019 2020: 85 complaints 2021: 76 complaints 2021 2022: 55 complaints 2023: 48 complaints 2023 2024: 138 complaints 2025: 69 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2021: 76 complaints
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YearComplaints
1995177
1996253
1997131
1998300
1999249
2000210
2001396
2002333
2003359
2004414
2005707
2006782
2007540
2008445
2009518
2010290
2011183
2012294
2013124
201492
2015100
2016323
2017237
2018199
2019209
202085
202176
202255
202348
2024138
202569
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I was about to park. press the break pedal in order to move gear to Parking. However, My Tacoma accelerated and I was unable to control it. Finally, it stop after hitting a tree.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231204

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 TOYOTA TAKOMA.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210224

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 10 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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The cabin vent system appears to have a design defect, specifically the passenger-side vent located in the back of the cabin. This component is available for inspection upon request.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240516

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2021 Toyota Tacoma — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 2022 ▲ 2025

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2005 ■ 2007

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FAQ

Is the 2021 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 Toyota Tacoma is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Tacoma?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Tacoma have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.