The 2021 Toyota Tundra has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 180,951 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STEERING21V9200002021-11-2322,462 affected
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Consequence
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.
Consequence
An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB06…
Complaints by component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
1fires
SEATS
4
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
1fires
STEERING
2
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1
Total complaints30
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Were were driving, my 2021 toyota tundra, just stopped running. No check engine lights had come on until the engine stalled as we coasted to a stop on the side of the road. We had it towed to the central maine motor in waterville, maine 04901. Central maine motor -toyota service just got my truck…”
“Were were driving, my 2021 toyota tundra, just stopped running. No check engine lights had come on until the engine stalled as we coasted to a stop on the side of the road. We had it towed to the central maine motor in waterville, maine 04901. Central maine motor -toyota service just got my truck…”
“Airbag , it was bad accident on freeway , but my car airbag did not work.car did not inspect with dealer , they were not any waring sign”
“The contact owns a 2021 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly hesitated and jolted, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who…”
“The power steering failed at around 38,000 miles. The dealership indicated the entire assembly needs to be replaced which cost more than $6,000. This is apparently a known manufacturing issue as they recalled a significant portion of the vehicles made in 2021.”
“My sunroof exploded due to weather conditions while I was driving with my family on highway during heavy rain storm”
“My sunroof exploded due to weather conditions while I was driving with my family on highway during heavy rain storm”
“My moon/sunroof exploded while driving for no apparent reason.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Toyota Tundra as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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