Recalls ·2021 Toyota Tundra 4WD

2021 Toyota Tundra 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2021 Toyota Tundra 4WD; the most frequently affected component is steering — hydraulic power assist system. Owners filed 24 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 26 model years of this model in the database, 2021 ranks #25 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints24
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (3)

Steering — Hydraulic power assist systemCampaign 21E103000 · 23 Dec 2021

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.

Risk: 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, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.

Steering — Hydraulic power assist systemCampaign 21V920000 · 23 Nov 2021

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 21V688000 · 02 Sep 2021

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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 and 21TA06.

What owners complain about

Share of the 24 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other6 · 25%
Seats4 · 17%
Electrical system4 · 17%
Visibility/wiper3 · 12%
Steering2 · 8%
Structure2 · 8%
Exterior lighting2 · 8%
Forward collision avoidance2 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20211
20228
20233
20247
20252
20263

From owner complaints

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V920000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…

Steering · Sep 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

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.

Steering · Jul 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

My sunroof exploded due to weather conditions while i was driving with my family on highway during heavy rain storm

Structure · May 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The seats shifts back and forth when brakes applied or hit the accelerator pedal. I’ve taken to two different dealers n made complaints but not results or repairs have been made.

Seats · Oct 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20007
20015
20026
200310
200413
200514
200613
200714
200813
200913
201111
20124
20136
20145
20155
20166
20176
20189
201910
20205
20213
202213
202313
202410
20255
20261

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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