Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
30
Most reports here involve fluid leaks. Of these, 1 mention a crash.
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Driving in town 30 to 40mph, (while in drive) the vehicle rev’d up like it was in neutral then went back to normal. That is concerning because it will cause transmission problems & pulling onto a road the truck could shift to (neutral) causing it to not go.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11762933 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
7
Most reports here involve software faults.
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The Multi-Information Display (MID) on the instrument cluster (combination meter) has failed completely. The display shows full-width horizontal RGB scan lines across the entire screen with no readable information. The analog gauges (speedometer and tachometer) remain functional but all digital display information is unavailable including speed, warnings, fuel economy data, and safety system status indicators. This failure occurred suddenly with no prior warning. Vehicle has approximately 50,000 miles. I am aware that Toyota issued Safety Recall 25V595 in September 2025 covering the identical combination meter failure on 2023-2025 model year Tacomas and other Toyota vehicles. The root cause identified in that recall — accelerated deterioration of the memory device inside the combination meter due to improper programming — appears to be the same failure mechanism present in my 2021 model year vehicle. I am filing this complaint to formally document that this known defect extends to 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles and to request that NHTSA investigate expanding recall 25V595 to include earlier model years. Toyota should be required to repair or replace the combination meter on affected 2021 vehicles at no cost to owners, consistent with the remedy already established for 2023-2025 vehicles. A Toyota case has been opened with the Brand Engagement Center at [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11746832 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
13
Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11750147 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
8
Most reports here involve fluid leaks.
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There are three concerns in this write up: at 117000 miles the blind spot monitoring system has fails and will cost $300 to repair. More concerning is that it was recommended I replace the Power Steering Lines at a cost of $927 and the Transmission Lines at a cost of $797 due to severe rusting and corrosion. Its recommended before they rust through and break/leak.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11720723 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
6
Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 5 mention a crash, 12 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11707694 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
9
Most reports here involve corrosion. Of these, 1 mention a crash.
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Toyota addressed this issue with the frame paint peeling off long ago but they have not launched a customer support program to solve the problem yet. When we reached their Brand Engagement center line (1-888-270-9371) and they do not provide a hard or estimated date to launch the repair program. The vehicle was already inspected by Round Rock Tx Toyota service (PDF page) certifying the issue is a manufacturer responsibility. Please take care of this situation promptly.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11608808 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
7
Most reports here involve fluid leaks. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11760539 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov