2021 Toyota Tacoma problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2021 Toyota Tacoma get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2021 Toyota Tacoma at about 20 mpg combined (18 city / 22 highway).

Q: How much is a 2021 Toyota Tacoma worth?

Comparable 2021 Toyota Tacoma listings run roughly $36,609–$49,999, typically around $42,614 (from 15 vehicles).

2021 Toyota Tacoma at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints74

Combined20 mpg

Typical price$42,614

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2021 Toyota Tacoma recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2021 Toyota Tacoma common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Lane Departure

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Fuel System

Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

Gasoline

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2021 Toyota Tacoma MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg

City18 mpg

Highway22 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,150

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2021 Toyota Tacoma worth?

Low

$36,609

Typical price

$42,614

High

$49,999

From 15 comparable 2021 Toyota Tacoma listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 Toyota Tacoma costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,750

Depreciation (5 yrs)$13,550

Total$29,300

Per mile$0.39

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($42,614) with the same model 5 model-years older ($29,061), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.