Large Recall NHTSA · 21V688000 Reported September 2, 2021

Headlight electrical connector may overheat

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Electrical System · 158,489 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V688000
Manufacturer Campaign
21TB06 / 21TA06
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
158,489
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 2, 2021
Completion Rate
78.71

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 21V688000 or campaign 21TB06 / 21TA06.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V688000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V688000?

NHTSA recall 21V688000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on September 2, 2021. It addresses: Headlight electrical connector may overheat. The recall affects approximately 158,489 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V688000 or the manufacturer campaign number 21TB06 / 21TA06. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.