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Fuel systemPart report

2021 Toyota Tacoma Fuel system Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
11%of 81 total for the year
Median mileage
62,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2021 Toyota Tacoma, 11% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“After I purchased my 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport with 4 miles on it and at 1,332 miles on 11/26/21, the Check Engine light with Traction Control Off light came on while I was driving. I immediately pulled over and on the truck media screen it read this: A malfunction in the electronic control of the engine, throttle or automatic transmission has been detected. Contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected. The truck was rough idling and had no acceleration. …”

NHTSA complaint #11733332, filed 2026-04

“High-pressure and low pressure fuel pumps. Yes it is available for inspection. The truck cannot maintain posted, speed limit, causing a potential rear end collision. I reported the problem they replaced the high-pressure fuel pump for free and then said the low pressure fuel pump needs replaced the truck only has 40,000 miles. I think there’s a defect in this part that could cause lots of accidents. Check engine light is flashing and the ATC light comes on, the engine starts to sputter and cannot maintain speed.”

NHTSA complaint #11560532, filed 2023-12

“When filling truck at any gas pump or station the pump will not shut off before shoots out from filling port. Gasoline will shoot onto my hand and clothing if at full flow at pump. I have adapted to slow pump to trickle at 11-12 gallons or near full. It will still eject gasoline but less amount and less velocity. Has been evaluated at dealer but they noted two other Tacomas do same so noted not a problem. This is my first vehicle that has ever done this. If I was a smoker this would be huge fire risk if gasoline gets on my clothing. This is not normal.”

NHTSA complaint #11497640, filed 2022-12

“- Engine throttle went into wide open throttle causing the Unintended acceleration in traffic - The truck was doing about 45mph the passing gear came on and a second I was doing 60mph I quickly applied full pressure on the brakes and the car did not slow down at all, the truck failed to STOP or slow down and was getting closer to the vehicle in front, it was in the Expressway. My only thought was too press the ON OFF button and instantly shut down the passing gear and slowed down. _ The vehicle was dropped of at the dealer for 2-weeks and was inspected no problem found. …”

NHTSA complaint #11500891, filed 2023-01

“My vehicle stalls (won't accelerate and rough idle) forcing you to roll off the highway without warning. This has happened multiple times while in cruise control going up steep hills. It shows engine misfire and check engine. I took it to the dealer multiple times and it was determined to be bad gas. I and my insurance company paid for this dealer (Hatch Toyota Show Low AZ) for complete clean and replacement of the entire fuel system. Now 5 months later it is doing it again. The safety issue is the stalling in the middle of the highway where there is no way to get out of the way of traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #11513414, filed 2023-03

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026215%
202522%
202453%
202312%
2022610%
2021911%
20202326%
20197534%
20186632%
20172510%
2016144%
201555%
201444%
201365%
20125318%
201132%
201072%
200961%
2008143%
2007132%
2006162%
2005112%
2004246%
2003226%
200262%
200172%
199921%
199831%
199711%
199652%
199532%

Other parts of the 2021 Toyota Tacoma

Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Engine
12 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
9 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Lane departure
4 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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