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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma.
Owner complaints (81)
Owners filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota Tacoma (9 crashes, 15 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 32 model years of this model, it ranks #29 for the most complaints (median 243).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 14 | |
| Service brakes | 12 | |
| Unknown or other | 12 | |
| Engine | 12 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | |
| Electrical system | 9 | |
| Air bags | 7 | |
| Structure | 6 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Toyota Tacoma version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma 2WD 2.7 L Automatic (S6) | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Tacoma 2WD 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Tacoma 4WD 2.7 L Automatic (S6) | 19 | 22 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Tacoma 4WD 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 22 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Tacoma 4WD 3.5 L Manual 6-spd | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Tacoma 4WD D-CAB MT TRD-ORP/PRO 3.5 L Manual 6-spd | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.