Vehicle recall 21V688000 · September 2, 2021
2018-2021 Toyota Tundra
The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.
- Consequence
- An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB06 and 21TA06.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V688000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 2, 2021
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21TB06 / 21TA06
- Owner notification
- April 25, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 158,489
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights; Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota Tundra (2018-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
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