2021 Toyota Tacoma
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.
- Complaints
- 80
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
None on file
None on file
18% of complaints
Complaints per year
2021: 80 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 177 |
| 1996 | 253 |
| 1997 | 131 |
| 1998 | 300 |
| 1999 | 249 |
| 2000 | 210 |
| 2001 | 396 |
| 2002 | 333 |
| 2003 | 360 |
| 2004 | 415 |
| 2005 | 707 |
| 2006 | 782 |
| 2007 | 541 |
| 2008 | 448 |
| 2009 | 519 |
| 2010 | 293 |
| 2011 | 186 |
| 2012 | 295 |
| 2013 | 125 |
| 2014 | 93 |
| 2015 | 102 |
| 2016 | 323 |
| 2017 | 243 |
| 2018 | 208 |
| 2019 | 217 |
| 2020 | 90 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 154 |
| 2025 | 113 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
18% · 14 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Driving in town 30 to 40mph, (while in drive) the vehicle revâd up like it was in neutral then went back to normal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-08
Service brakes
15% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2023-12-04
Tl* the contact owns a 2021 Toyota takoma.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-24
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Brake master cylinder is leaking in the interior of truck on driver side floor mat. Oil is come from brake master cylinder seal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13
Engine
15% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Engine developed a loud knock while under normal driving conditions at 61,000 miles. Oil was changed every 5k miles since new.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-09
Having two issues major issues thatâs causing me a $10,000 bill. The timing cover is leaking and there is a coolant bypass hose that is leaking. I have spend a lot of maintenance on this truck on maintaining it to have to remove the engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-08
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Electrical system
11% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing starter assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2024-05-16
Also filed under Structure
Forward collision avoidance
11% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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I purchased a new 2021 Toyota Tacoma in December 2021 with a pre collision safety system. Less than 2 months later, my daughter was in a front end collision accident (Daughter at fault).
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-03-18
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2021 Toyota Tacoma — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 12 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 18% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Tacoma have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.