1981 Toyota Pickup Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1981 Toyota Pickup. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the parking brake. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Truck vibrated after installation of new tires. Had balance re-done, but still vibrated. I noticed bubbling on the sidewall and knew that the tire was defective. Took back to sears automotive in hayward,ca (southland mall) and was told there was no defect and would not replace tires. *tr”
“Frame rusted and broke in half while driving down the road. *tr”
“While parking the emergency brake failed. As a result, vehicle rolled down a hill, colliding into a garage door. *ak the emergency brake slipped when consumer was in a door jam searching for a dropped item on the floor board, and was dragged downhill by vehicle causing scars on both knees and…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1981 Toyota Pickup as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.