2021 Toyota Tundra problems
Social links
Common 2021 Toyota Tundra problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2021 Toyota Tundra, several common problems have been reported:
- Battery Draining Fast: Owners have experienced issues with the battery draining quickly, requiring boosters to start the vehicle if left unused for a couple of weeks. This can be frustrating and inconvenient, especially if the vehicle is not used frequently.
- Chipping Paint on the Front Bumper: Some owners have noticed chipping paint on the front bumper of their Toyota Tundra. This cosmetic issue can affect the overall appearance of the vehicle and may require touch-ups or repainting to maintain its aesthetic appeal.
- Excessive Oil Consumption: Another common problem reported is excessive oil consumption. This issue can lead to the need for more frequent oil top-ups and potential engine problems if not addressed promptly. Monitoring oil levels regularly is crucial to prevent damage to the engine.
- Electrical Accessories Malfunction: Complaints include issues with various electrical accessories such as cruise control, warning lights, keyless entry, and more. Owners have reported warning lights going off incorrectly, electrical hub problems, and difficulties diagnosing issues due to complex electrical systems.
These problems highlight some of the challenges that owners of the 2021 Toyota Tundra have faced. Addressing these issues promptly through proper maintenance and timely repairs can help ensure the longevity and reliability of the vehicle.
What are the known issues with the 2021 Toyota Tundra?
Common problems found on the 2021 Toyota Tundra include chipping paint on the front bumper, the battery draining fast, along with excessive oil consumption. Overall, these problems are very minor for a large truck, leading to low ownership costs as the Tundra ages.
How reliable is a 2021 Toyota Tundra?
How Reliable Is the 2021 Toyota Tundra? The 2021 Toyota Tundra has a predicted reliability score of 86 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
What are the cons of the 2021 Toyota Tundra?
Lows Not fuel efficient, subpar interior quality, clumsy on-road demeanor. Verdict The aging Tundra will satisfy off-road junkies, but few other pickup-truck buyers.
What is the common problem with Toyota Tundra?
The 2018. And 2019 Tundra were produced with bad fuel pumps which can cause the engine to run rough stall. Or stop running. Completely. This can be dangerous.
What are the known issues with the 2021 Toyota Tundra?
Common problems found on the 2021 Toyota Tundra include chipping paint on the front bumper, the battery draining fast, along with excessive oil consumption. Overall, these problems are very minor for a large truck, leading to low ownership costs as the Tundra ages.
What is the common problem with Toyota Tundra?
The 2018. And 2019 Tundra were produced with bad fuel pumps which can cause the engine to run rough stall. Or stop running. Completely. This can be dangerous.
What are the cons of the 2021 Toyota Tundra?
Lows Not fuel efficient, subpar interior quality, clumsy on-road demeanor. Verdict The aging Tundra will satisfy off-road junkies, but few other pickup-truck buyers.
Are there any recalls on a 2021 Toyota Tundra?
2021 Toyota Tundra Recalls
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.
2021 Toyota Tundra car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Tundra problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Unknown or other problems
- Seats problems
- Electrical system problems
- Visibility/wiper problems
- Forward collision avoidance problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2021 Toyota Tundra vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2021 Toyota Tundra complaints
The NHTSA has received 17 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2021 Toyota Tundra.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-23
- VIN: 5TFDY5F10MX
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that after inserting the fuel nozzle into the vehicle, fuel spilled back out of the vehicle onto the leg of the contact. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate or determine the cause of the failure. The failure reoccurred approximately one year later, and the dealer was unable to duplicate or determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that during the failures the fuel tank had approximately a quarter tank of fuel and the vehicle had been driven for approximately six hours on an extremely hot day while the air temperature was above 105 degrees. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 18,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-03
- VIN: 5TFAY5F11MX
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My moon/sunroof exploded while driving for no apparent reason.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-10
- VIN: 5TFGY5F16MX
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Pre collision warning has erroneously activated numerous (>10) times on the same section of roadway. No other vehicles, pedestrians or animals were present on roadway.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-11
- VIN: 5TFGY5F16MX
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: Drivers seat has lateral movement in it associated when vehicle is engaged in a slow speed descending right turn. Dealer claims nothing is wrong.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-23
- VIN: 5TFDY5F13MX
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: I've taken my truck in 3 times for a problem with the driver seat having excessive play. Whenever I stop at a light or pull off the seat rocks back and forth. Each time I've taken it in to the dealership they tell me that it is a seat track issue and that if I raise my seat the play will lessen? I've tried that and it still didn't correct the issue. This problem has gotten progressively worse and I'm worried that the seat is going to collapse completely one day when I stop or pull off. I've driven different Tundras of friends and relatives and those trucks don't have this problem. I feel like this is a major safety issue and Toyota should correct this issue or replace the seat track. The first time took it in for this issue was on 7-12-2021 and the last time I took it in for this issue was 23-Jan-2024 .
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-16
- VIN: 5TFAY5F12MX
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I purchase a bren new tondrua 2021, and sain moment q have the I realize I didn’t find the ac drain for condensed wather to drop, And then look around the car a found the cone, yes is cone, because the por desing the ac house star to have electric issue because the m wather, Toyo need to make a recol to solve this problem o ac house drain
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-08
- VIN: 5TFEY5F12MX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The software in the combination meter's electronic control Instrument Panel LCD display frequently goes blank I have taken my vehicle at least 5 times since I bought it 18 months ago as a new vehicle and it is yet to be remedied. This is the same issue that the 2022 Thundra has, 2021 should be included in the recall as well to remedy this problem
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-04
- VIN: 5TFBY5F13MX
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: When I was driving and snow accumulating on the windshield put stress on the windshield wiper arm. The arm stopped working and I later found that the arm stripped out. I contacted three different dealerships and Toyota America and was told the wiper arm is no longer made ( part #85221-0C021 ). I told Toyota if it rains or snows I can not drive the vehicle due to laws and safety issues. I thought under the Magnuson-Moss act, a manufacture had to keep parts for items under warranty.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-21
- VIN: 5TFHY5F11MX
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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 repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-11
- VIN: 5TFEY5F13MX
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-16
- VIN: 5TFDY5F14MX
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: The seat has been loose since I first purchased the truck, first time at the dealer they said it was the cushion which it wasn’t and they ordered part and it didn’t fix the situation. The next oil change I took it in and they said it was the frame, bottom of seat, and they ordered one and it’s been on back order a year now or thereabouts. Now I’ve owned the truck for over a year and a half and still no resolution. If an accident occurs will the seat completely break and fling me out of the vehicle? Anyhow multiple phone calls to dealership and now a phone call to Toyota themselves has yielded no resolution.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-27
- VIN: 5TFAY5F12MX
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: Vehicle is now 6 months old from original & new purchase. Within 30-days of ownership, (1) approx 1.5mm in size chip was fully repaired half way up from the front of the windshield. Eight hours ago (1) extremely small pebble, approx 2mm in size, contacted the front windshield 2 inches from lower portion centered in front of the driver and NOT in the area of the previous repair. Now, the same chip is a full length horizontal crack. Windshield material(s) seem to be extremely prone to failure and possibly not up to NHTSA or federal specifications...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-26
- VIN: 5TFDY5F10MX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
- Summary: LED lights are loose and rattle and flash all over the place. While driving over 40+mph or going over any bumps on the road . This only affects TRD PRO tundra’s with factory Ridgid lights . Toyota does not have a toyota approved repair even after going to dealership multiple times and calling toyota USA . They will not do anything for this safety issue besides offer lemon law options . Toyota states this is the only one with this issue . I have done research and brought this issue on a toyota trd forum and received over 100 complaints of other trd pro tundra owners with the same issue and toyota just gives them the run around . I brought this up to my toyota case manager and declined this is an issue . This can cause Photosensitive Epilepsy seizures and can cause serious injuries or death. Toyota has already replaced bezels once and issue persist they state they have updated bezel but have no ETA on when will be made available to be replaced. Toyota should make a recall on these trd pro tundras . My Toyota USA claim number is 220519001173
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-23
- VIN: 5TFBY5F17MX
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: Driver side wiper does not work while passenger side works. Has not been into dealer yet, due for state inspection now, June 2022. No warning, would not work when attempting to leave home.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-01
- VIN: 5TFUY5F16MX
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds using adaptive cruise control mode, the rear brake lights failed to illuminate whenever the vehicle slowed down independently. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure and the contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000. Adaptive cruise control having no brake lights shown when doing it's job. This is a MAJOR safety factor and need rear brake lights to avoid accidents from behind.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-03
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5TFRY5F19MX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Wayne drove the truck to work. It was an icy day in Texas so he drove slower than usual. He went to pick up a part (for work) from another shop, he arrived at the shop, turned off the truck and went inside to retrieve the part for work. A few minutes later he came out to his truck and the hazard lights were blinking. He did not turn them on. He then noticed the cab of the truck filled with black smoke, he opened the door, raised the hood to take off the battery cables. The fire destroyed his dash and all electrical in the dash. There were no warnings or messages that appeared prior to the fire.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-02
- VIN: 5TFAY5F16MX
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: UNKNOWN
2021 Toyota Tundra recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2021 Toyota Tundra.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
- 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, 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.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: 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 and 21TA06.
Negative 2021 Toyota Tundra car reviews
Positive 2021 Toyota Tundra car reviews
-
I'm so glad you love this truck! It's perfect for everything from family trips to towing your family business's food truck. Plus, it's a great candidate for after-market mods!
-
No issues, I bought it used with 8 K miles. It's been really reliable and I absolutely love the comfortable ride. If Toyota ever comes out with a plug-in hybrid or full electric in the future, I would definitely consider buying another one.
-
A wonderful truck! It's so smooth to drive and very spacious. Plus, it's easy to park!
-
Does everything you need! The 8’ bed makes it an even better cargo platform. It's roomy and well-built.
-
Welcome! We're excited to tell you about the best bargain in trucks.
Additional sources
More sources of information about 2021 Toyota Tundra problems:
What's with all the 2021 issues? | Toyota Tundra Forum
Sep 7, 2021 ... almost 5K miles and I don't have any issues other than the occasional grind from the AC compressor (i think thats where it's coming from) when ...
2021 Toyota Tundra Review, Problems, Reliability, Value, Life ...
Apr 3, 2023 ... Common problems found on the 2021 Toyota Tundra include chipping paint on the front bumper, the battery draining fast, along with excessive oil ...
Tundra Common Problems | Toyota Tundra Forum
Apr 8, 2021 ... 2- Transmission and 4WD : The transmission is relatively problem free however many have voiced their concerns over the lack of an external ...
2021 Toyota Tundra Reliability - Consumer Reports
What Owners Say ... "The Tundra would turn over but not start. Even though it left me stranded twice, the Toyota shop could not get a code on the issue and could ...
I also have 2021 Platinum problems... | Toyota Tundra Forum
Jan 5, 2022 ... Need some advice/input from the hive-mind on this pretty hairy situation. I just bought a slightly used (7000 miles) 2021 Platinum from a...
Other years of Toyota Tundra
Are you having problems with your 2021 Toyota Tundra?
Randall Strosin 2024-05-01
My boyfriend recently purchased a stunning brand new (500 miles) Tundra SR5, which is a beautiful truck. It's white, lifted with black rims, and looks amazing. However, I'm currently in an argument with him because my legs are going numb from sitting in the passenger seat. Unfortunately, it doesn't even have the lever that lets you raise and lower the seat, which is a feature that most other brand new vehicles have. Considering the amount of money he paid for it, I don't think it's fair that I'm sitting here, halfway sliding out of this perfectly horizontal seat, with no way of fixing it. I'm even looking up seat covers with inserts that will raise my legs up so I won't be so uncomfortable. I wouldn't recommend this truck to anyone who wants any kind of bells and whistles, or even someone who is vertically challenged. However, my boyfriend loves it, and the lifetime warranty offered by Hendrick made it the best buy for him. Overall, I think it's important to test drive a vehicle before making a purchase to ensure that it meets all of your needs and preferences.
Arnold Gleichner 2024-04-20
The engineer who designed the bumper made it crooked. They also hid the starter button and switches under the dash. Additionally, the wipers fly over the windshield when it's icy.