NHTSA Complaint #11421665 — 2021 TOYOTA TACOMA POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11421665
Vehicle	2021 TOYOTA TACOMA
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	June 12, 2021
Date Filed	June 21, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

Visible oil leak or staining in rear differential is consistent with a prior recall in 2016-2016 model years as described in this document https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCAK-17V285-5030.pdf. This is a 2021 model year vehicle, purchased brand new in January 27, 2021, with less than 10,000 miles. This document indicates that "If the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash."

Related Complaints for the 2021 TOYOTA TACOMA

Other POWER TRAIN Complaints

#11699491 — November 14, 2025 — The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, after depressing the accelerator...

#11681105 — August 16, 2025 — Transmission constantly seeking a gear usually 5th to 6th while using Cruize control. At times over-reving to near re...

#11644223 — February 21, 2025 — 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The "coolant b...

#11598095 — July 1, 2024 — I was idling in line for food when I noticed my thermostat gauge going slightly higher in temp. All of a sudden I hea...

#11469227 — June 14, 2022 — Vehicle purchased less than year ago. Vehicle has approximately 10,000 miles on it. I am on my second rear differenti...

Recent Complaints for the 2021 TOYOTA TACOMA

#11715783 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING — February 5, 2026 — FRONT RADAR RECALL- NO BACK COVER AND GOES DEFECTIVE

#11707694 — AIR BAGS — December 30, 2025 — Vehicle was in car accident where airbags did not deploy.

#11707691 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — December 30, 2025 — When vehicle is driven at 85 mph (cruise control set) speedometer jolts. Speed must be reduced to 84 to resolve issue.

#11705044 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE — December 15, 2025 — The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at highway speeds, the v...

#11701925 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — November 28, 2025 — Heated seat stopped working after smelling a slight burning smell. I investigate and found discolored and burnt elect...