NHTSA Complaint #11421665 — 2021 TOYOTA TACOMA
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11421665 |
| Vehicle | 2021 TOYOTA TACOMA |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| 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
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, after depressing the accelerator...
#11681105
Transmission constantly seeking a gear usually 5th to 6th while using Cruize control. At times over-reving to near re...
#11644223
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The "coolant b...
#11598095
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
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
FRONT RADAR RECALL- NO BACK COVER AND GOES DEFECTIVE
#11707691
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at highway speeds, the v...
#11701925
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Heated seat stopped working after smelling a slight burning smell. I investigate and found discolored and burnt elect...