2021 Model Year Vehicle Safety

The 2021 Model Year Recall Landscape

The 2021 model year includes 243 tracked vehicles in the NHTSA database, with a combined 17629 consumer complaints and 968 manufacturer-issued safety recalls. These figures represent real reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration by vehicle owners and official recall campaigns initiated by automakers to address safety defects. Whether you are shopping for a used 2021 model or currently drive one, this data can help you understand the safety profile of vehicles from this model year.

Most Problematic 2021 Vehicles

Among all 2021 vehicles, the models generating the most consumer complaints include the Jeep Wrangler (843 complaints), the Tesla Model 3 (630 complaints), the Ram 1500 (625 complaints). High complaint volumes can indicate widespread manufacturing defects, design flaws, or recurring component failures. However, complaint counts alone should not be the sole factor in your decision — popular vehicles with high sales volumes naturally receive more reports simply because more units are on the road.

Makes With the Most 2021 Issues

Breaking down complaint data by manufacturer, the makes with the highest total complaints for 2021 model year vehicles are Ford (2379 complaints across all models), Jeep (1611 complaints across all models), Toyota (1241 complaints across all models). Keep in mind that larger manufacturers with more models and higher production volumes will naturally accumulate more reports. For a fair comparison, review the per-model data in the table below and check individual vehicle safety reports for component-level breakdowns, severity analysis, and recall details.