2021 Toyota Tacoma Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 15 engine-area complaints for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma, 19% of its 80 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 25,075 miles. No engine-related recall is currently on file for this model year.
- Engine complaints
- 15
- 19% of 80
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 25,075 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration during highway and stop-and-go driving, sometimes without cruise control engaged.
- Several complaints describe the coolant bypass valve or pipe leaking, in some cases before 50,000 miles.
- Some drivers report the engine stalling or completely shutting off at speed, with dealers citing cylinder misfires.
- Owners describe rough idle and misfire codes that force the truck to lose power while climbing hills in cruise control.
- A few complaints mention RPM surges to around 4,000 when coasting to a stop, followed by unexpected downshifts.
When 2021 Toyota Tacoma engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 1, 2021, latest Aug 8, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Tacoma model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine complaints for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma?
- NHTSA logs 15 engine-area complaints for the 2021 Tacoma, which is 19% of the 80 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the engine area on the 2021 Toyota Tacoma.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2021 Tacoma?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints on the 2021 Tacoma is 25,075 miles.
- What specific engine issues do owners report on the 2021 Tacoma?
- Owners describe unintended acceleration, coolant bypass valve leaks, stalling with misfire codes, and RPM surges when coasting to a stop.
- Have any crashes or injuries been reported with these engine complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the 2021 Tacoma engine complaints.