2021 Toyota Tundra Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 24 owner complaints for the 2021 Toyota Tundra. The EPA rates it 14 to 15 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 24
- Crashes / fires reported
- 1 / 1
- EPA combined
- 14–15 MPG
2021 Toyota Tundra recalls
SteeringDec 23, 2021 · NHTSA 21E103000+
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
SteeringNov 23, 2021 · NHTSA 21V920000+
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 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.
Exterior LightingSep 2, 2021 · NHTSA 21V688000+
Risk: An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2021 Toyota Tundra problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Unknown or Other6
- Electrical System4
- Seats4
- Visibility/Wiper3
- Steering2
- Structure2
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
- Exterior Lighting2
2021 Toyota Tundra gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra 2WD | 5.7 L 8 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,300 |
| Tundra 4WD | 5.7 L 8 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,600 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2021 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2021 Toyota Tundra, most recently for the steering (Dec 23, 2021). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2021 Toyota Tundra problems?
Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are unknown or other (6), electrical system (4), seats (4).
What gas mileage does the 2021 Toyota Tundra get?
The EPA rates the 2021 Toyota Tundra at 14 to 15 MPG combined (best version: 13 city / 17 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.