2021 Toyota Tundra: reliability, problems and cost to own
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It scores 98 out of 100 for reliability compared with other half-ton pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $19,705 to own, including $1,492 in repairs.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
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.
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.
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
No. It scores 98 out of 100, one of the more reliable half-ton pickups of 2015–2024.
Is the 2021 Toyota Tundra reliable?
It scores 98 out of 100 against other half-ton pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,492 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2021 Toyota Tundra cost to own?
About $19,705 over 5 years: $4,613 in lost value, $1,492 in repairs and $13,600 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $33,115 today.
What are the best years of the Toyota Tundra?
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (100/100) and the 2024 worst (0/100).
How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Tundra have?