2021 Toyota Tundra Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

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Fuel tank capacity

26.4–38.0gal · 100–144 L

The 2021 Toyota Tundra has a fuel tank capacity of 26.4 to 38.0 gallons (100–144 liters), depending on the trim. The most common size is 38.0 gallons, used on 10 trims.

A full tank is good for roughly 449–646 highway miles or 343–494 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

38.0 gal · Bigger than 99% of 2021 models we list.

Highway range
449–646 mi
City range
343–494 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
14–15 MPG
EPA size class
Standard Pickup Trucks

2021 Toyota Tundra fuel tank capacity by trim

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Drive
no difference
Cab
no difference
Bed

All 20 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
SR 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 343 / 449 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A 4WD 26.4 gal100 L 13 / 17 343 / 449 mi
SR 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 343 / 449 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A 4WD 26.4 gal100 L 13 / 17 343 / 449 mi
SR 4dr Double Cab LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD MPG 13 / 17Range 343 / 449 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A RWD 26.4 gal100 L 13 / 17 343 / 449 mi
SR 4dr Double Cab SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD MPG 13 / 17Range 343 / 449 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A RWD 26.4 gal100 L 13 / 17 343 / 449 mi
SR5 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 343 / 449 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A 4WD 26.4 gal100 L 13 / 17 343 / 449 mi
SR5 4dr CrewMax SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD MPG 13 / 17Range 343 / 449 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A RWD 26.4 gal100 L 13 / 17 343 / 449 mi
SR5 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 343 / 449 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A 4WD 26.4 gal100 L 13 / 17 343 / 449 mi
SR5 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 343 / 449 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A 4WD 26.4 gal100 L 13 / 17 343 / 449 mi
SR5 4dr Double Cab LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD MPG 13 / 17Range 343 / 449 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A RWD 26.4 gal100 L 13 / 17 343 / 449 mi
SR5 4dr Double Cab SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD MPG 13 / 17Range 343 / 449 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A RWD 26.4 gal100 L 13 / 17 343 / 449 mi
1794 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 494 / 646 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A 4WD 38.0 gal144 L 13 / 17 494 / 646 mi
1794 4dr CrewMax SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD MPG 13 / 17Range 494 / 646 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A RWD 38.0 gal144 L 13 / 17 494 / 646 mi
Limited 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 494 / 646 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A 4WD 38.0 gal144 L 13 / 17 494 / 646 mi
Limited 4dr CrewMax SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD MPG 13 / 17Range 494 / 646 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A RWD 38.0 gal144 L 13 / 17 494 / 646 mi
Limited 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 494 / 646 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A 4WD 38.0 gal144 L 13 / 17 494 / 646 mi
Limited 4dr Double Cab SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD MPG 13 / 17Range 494 / 646 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A RWD 38.0 gal144 L 13 / 17 494 / 646 mi
Platinum 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 494 / 646 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A 4WD 38.0 gal144 L 13 / 17 494 / 646 mi
Platinum 4dr CrewMax SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD MPG 13 / 17Range 494 / 646 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A RWD 38.0 gal144 L 13 / 17 494 / 646 mi
TRD PRO 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 494 / 646 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A 4WD 38.0 gal144 L 13 / 17 494 / 646 mi
TRD PRO 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD MPG 13 / 17Range 494 / 646 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6A 4WD 38.0 gal144 L 13 / 17 494 / 646 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2021 Toyota Tundra goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 14 MPG, a full 38.0-gallon tank covers about 532 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full38.0646494
3/428.5485371
1/219.0323247
1/49.5162124
1/84.88162

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 1,071 gallons, roughly 28 full tanks.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
14–15 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
601–635 g/mi
EPA greenhouse score
1–2 of 10
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2021 Toyota Tundra

$162.26 to fill the 38.0-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
26.4 galRegular$4.27$112.73$84.55
38.0 galRegular$4.27$162.26$121.69

By region, 38.0-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$152.76
Midwest$4.27$162.26
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$140.60
Rocky Mountain$4.46$169.48
West Coast$5.42$205.96
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$223.82

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 26.4-gallon tank$112.73
  • 38.0-gallon tank$162.26
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$4,575

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Tundra tank size in other years

The 2021 Tundra uses the same 26.4–38.0 gal tank sizes as every Tundra since 2016.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2026 Tundra 32.2 gal 773 mi
2025 Tundra 22.5–32.2 gal 773 mi
2024 Tundra 22.5–32.2 gal 773 mi
2023 Tundra 22.5–32.2 gal 773 mi
2022 Tundra 22.5–32.2 gal 773 mi
2021 Tundra 26.4–38.0 gal 646 mi
2020 Tundra 26.4–38.0 gal 684 mi
2019 Tundra 26.4–38.0 gal 684 mi
2018 Tundra 26.4–38.0 gal 684 mi
2017 Tundra 26.4–38.0 gal 684 mi
2016 Tundra 26.4–38.0 gal 684 mi
Toyota Tundra fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options

2021 Toyota Tundra vs similar 2021 pickups

The Tundra has the largest tank of the seven 2021 pickups compared here, 38.0 gallons against 36.0 for the Ford F-150.

2021 modelTankLongest highway range
Toyota Tundra 26.4–38.0 gal 646 mi
Ford F-150 23.0–36.0 gal 676 mi
Ram 1500 23.0–33.0 gal 858 mi
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 24.0–28.0 gal 588 mi
GMC Sierra 1500 24.0–28.0 gal 624 mi
Nissan Titan 26.0 gal 546 mi
Jeep Gladiator 22.0 gal 506 mi

Other 2021 pickups of a similar size, one model per brand.

2021 Toyota Tundra fuel system recalls

None of the 2 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2021 Toyota Tundra involve the fuel system.

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2021 Toyota Tundra fuel pump and gauge parts

NHTSA lists no fuel-system recall for the 2021 Toyota Tundra, so a failed pump or gauge is a normal repair. These are the part numbers the makers list for it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2021 Toyota Tundra?

The 2021 Toyota Tundra holds between 26.4 and 38.0 gallons, depending on the trim. 38.0 gallons is the usual size; the smaller 26.4-gallon tank is on the SR 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB.

How many gallons and liters does the 2021 Toyota Tundra gas tank hold?

The 2021 Toyota Tundra tank holds 100–144 liters, or 26.4–38.0 gallons in US gallons.

Which 2021 Toyota Tundra has the biggest gas tank?

The 38.0-gallon tank is on the 1794 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB, 1794 4dr CrewMax SB, Limited 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB and 7 other trims. The smallest tank, 26.4 gallons, is on the SR 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB.

Does 4WD change the 2021 Toyota Tundra gas tank?

No. 4WD and RWD versions of the 2021 Toyota Tundra use the same 26.4–38.0 gal tank.

How far can a 2021 Toyota Tundra go on a full tank?

About 449–646 miles on the highway and 343–494 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2021 Toyota Tundra go on a quarter tank?

About 162 highway miles or 124 in town from the 38.0-gallon tank, which has roughly 9.5 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2021 Toyota Tundra take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2021 Toyota Tundra?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 38.0-gallon tank from empty costs $162.26. It ranges from $140.60 in the Gulf Coast to $223.82 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2021 Toyota Tundra?

About 236 pounds for the 38.0-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2021 Toyota Tundra have a bigger gas tank than the Nissan Titan?

Yes. The 2021 Toyota Tundra holds up to 38.0 gallons; the 2021 Nissan Titan holds up to 26.0.

Has the 2021 Toyota Tundra had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

No. None of the 2 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2021 Toyota Tundra involve the fuel system.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Toyota fuel system recalls).

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