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Buying a used 2021 Toyota Tundra? Check these 3 recalls first
Three recalls, all shared with the 2020 truck: two critical ones for headlight wiring that can overheat and catch fire and a steering component that can leak fluid, plus a possible loss of power steering assist. No new mechanical recalls were added for this year. Owner complaints to NHTSA are low at 24 — unverified reports — spread across electrical, seats and visibility/wiper items, with one crash, one fire and one injury.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm by VIN that the headlight wiring fire recall and the steering fluid leak recall are closed out.
- Check for power steering assist warnings or sudden heaviness at low speed during the test drive.
- Test electrical items owners have reported on: power seat operation, wipers and interior/exterior lighting.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Toyota dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Toyota Tundra
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tundra headlight wiring can overheat and cause fire | Exterior Lighting | critical |
| Toyota Tundra and Sequoia steering part can leak fluid | Steering | critical |
| Toyota Tundra and Sequoia may lose power steering assist | Steering | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
24 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | None found |
| Seats | 4 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 3 | None found |
| Steering | 2 | Yes |
| Structure | 2 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |