7 complaints reported

2021 Toyota Tacoma Brakes

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
7
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Nov 2025

truck is under 20 thousand miles right front brake shoes are loose and not in place. the whole brake assembly is completely rusted .brake lines are leaking.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA TACOMA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Nov 2025
Oct 2024

When stopping vehicle (for instance, at a stop light), vehicle would stop normally when pressing the brakes, but after a few seconds, the vehicle would start forward again. The brake pedal would give way and press down further, stopping briefly before starting forward again - so I had to use the emergency brake or else vehicle would move into oncoming traffic. I consulted a mechanic, and it was diagnosed as a bad brake master cylinder. This vehicle has only 51,000 miles on it, being a 2021 model. The brake pads themselves were checked and they are fine. I replaced the master cylinder and it fixed the issue, but I wouldn't expect this unsafe condition to already be happening to this vehicle, especially this early in life. Toyota must have defective brake master cylinders.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA TACOMA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Dec 2024
Dec 2023

While driving on a freeway I step down on the as needed I got a message on my dash board that my braking power is low Stop in a safe place and see Owen's manual, A few seconds later I lost my brakes I have to use my hand brak to stop, came to a complete stop and called a tow truck, upon arrival the tow truck driver inspected my truck and realized there were brake fluid leaking out of my back drum, I took it in for a check up and I was told that my brake fluid is coming out of my braking cylinder, I checked for a recall I don't see it for my truck year but see it a the truck that's a few year older.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA TACOMA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Dec 2023
Apr 2023 Crash

I was about to park. press the break pedal in order to move gear to Parking. However, My Tacoma accelerated and I was unable to control it. Finally, it stop after hitting a tree.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA TACOMA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Nov 2023
Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that brake lines, brake pads, and brake rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,400.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA TACOMA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Feb 2022
Sep 2021

Hello, I bought a 2021 Toyota Tacoma this year. Soon I discovered that there was a problem with the brake system. We went to this store (Nashville Toyota North) to replace it, but we were told that we had to pay more than $200 for the brake pads ourselves, and My car does not have its own tire unlocking tool, and I was told by this store that I need to pay for it before I can order this unlocking tool that should have been on my car. Thanks!

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA TACOMA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2021
Aug 2021

During driving for a little while and slightly braking, the brakes started to tug very strong. Brakes start pulling very hard sometimes preventing reliable braking

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 TOYOTA TACOMA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Aug 2021

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Quick Summary

The 2021 Toyota Tacoma has 7 Brakes complaints on file. 1 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.