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#BS-2021-TOYTUN-2659

2021 Toyota Tundra

Based on reports from 30 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
30
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Recalls
3
TSBs
134
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 30 complaints, 1 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

listed curb weight inaccurate

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

back end shimmy

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission slips

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

4 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 18K miles.

!Inspect the SeatsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Other6 (20%)
Electrical4 (13%)
Seats4 (13%)
Visibility3 (10%)
Lights2 (7%)
Structure:body2 (7%)
Steering2 (7%)
Fuel System2 (7%)

2021 Toyota Tundra: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2021 Toyota Tundra, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 18,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 18K-mile mark.

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2021 Toyota Tundra, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2021 Toyota Tundra, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2021 Toyota Tundra, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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22
3
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3
25
3
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Toyota Tundra. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

21E103000Feb 2022

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

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.

21V688000Apr 2022

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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.

21V920000Jan 2022

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Toyota Tundra is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2021 Toyota Tundra vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

30

Class avg

289

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical standard pickup trucks 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 30 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Toyota Tundra Model Years

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2021 Toyota Tundra: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Toyota Tundra?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Toyota Tundra is related to the electrical, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Toyota Tundra reliable?
The 2021 Toyota Tundra has 30 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Toyota Tundra problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Toyota Tundra has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Tundra problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 18,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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