2021 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 Specs
3rd gen · Updated Sep 2026
- Horsepower
- 278 hp
- 265 lb-ft
- Curb weight
- 4,075 lb
- Max towing
- 6,800 lb
- properly equipped
- Oil capacity
- 5.9 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 0W-20
- Tire size
- P245/75R16
- MPG combined
- 21 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2021 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 makes 278 hp at 6,000 rpm and 265 lb-ft of torque at 4,600 rpm. Its curb weight is 4,075 lb.
The 2021 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 can tow up to 6,800 lb when properly equipped, and its maximum payload is 1,685 lb.
| Horsepower | 278 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 265 lb-ft @ 4,600 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | 4x2 or 4x4 |
| Curb weight | 4,075 lb |
| Max towing | 6,800 lb |
| Max payload | 1,685 lb |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS) |
|---|---|
| Engine code | 2GR-FKS |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Bore × stroke | 94.0 x 83.0 mm |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2021 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 takes 5.9 quarts of SAE 0W-20 oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 5.9 qt |
|---|---|
| Oil type | SAE 0W-20 |
| Coolant | 11.1 qt |
| Automatic transmission fluid | 10.6 qt Toyota Genuine ATF WS |
| Manual transmission gear oil | 2.6 qt SAE 75W-90 |
| Coolant (manual transmission) | 10.8 qt |
| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal |
| Front differential (4WD) | 1.6 qt 75W-85 GL-5 |
| Transfer case (4WD) | 1.1 qt |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2021 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 comes with P245/75R16 tires.
| Tire size | P245/75R16 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 16 in (SR) |
| Lug nut torque | 83 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x2, automatic | 19 | 24 | 21 |
| 4x4, automatic | 18 | 22 | 20 |
| 4x4, manual | 17 | 21 | 18 |
FAQ
How much oil does a 2021 Tacoma V6 take?
The 3.5L V6 takes 5.9 quarts of SAE 0W-20 with a filter change.
How much can a 2021 Tacoma V6 tow?
Up to 6,800 lb as a 4x2 with the automatic and 6,400–6,500 lb as a 4x4.
Sources: 2021 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM04029U), 2021 Toyota Tacoma brochure, EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Sep 2026.