Model year record

2000 Toyota Tundra

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,344 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V444000

Structure: frame and members: underbody shields

Component: Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 110,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2009-11-18
Owners notified: 2010-05-03

Defect description

TOYOTA IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2000-2003 TUNDRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE REAR CROSS MEMBER MAY CAUSE THE SEPARATION OF THE SPARE TIRE STOWED UNDER THE TRUCK BED WHICH WOULD PRESENT A ROAD HAZARD THAT COULD CAUSE A CRASH. ALSO, CORROSION OF THE REAR CROSS MEMBER COULD AFFECT THE REAR BRAKE LINES AND THE PROPORTIONING VALVE RESULTING IN DIMINISHED BRAKING CAPABILITY.

Safety risk

SEPARATION OF THE SPARE TIRE AND DIMINISHED BRAKE CAPACITY COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

TOYOTA IS ASKING OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE UNTIL A REMEDY CAN BE OBTAINED. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR CROSS MEMBER AND RELATED COMPONENTS, INCLUDING THE BRAKE LINES, AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. IF THE CROSS MEMBER DOES NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED, IT WILL BE SPRAYED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION COMPOUND. THESE SERVICES WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE, HOWEVER MULTIPLE VISITS TO THE DEALER MAY BE REQUIRED. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 30, 2010. OWNER MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V129000

Wheels

Component: Wheels
Manufacturer: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS
Vehicles affected: 3,041
Reported to NHTSA: 2002-05-01
Owners notified: 2002-07-15

Defect description

ON CERTAIN 4X2 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ALLOY WHEEL TIRE UPGRADE (OPTIONS WM4, WM8, ZL1-ZL4, DH4, OR DH5) INSTALLED BY THE PROCESSING CENTERS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA OR COMMERCE, GEORGIA, A LABEL IDENTIFYING THE SPARE TIRE AS A TEMPORARY USE SPARE TIRE WAS NOT INSTALLED. THE UPGRADE INCLUDES 4 LARGER SIZE TIRES WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THE ORIGINAL SPARE TIRE/STEEL WHEEL IS NOT PART OF THE UPGRADE AND WAS NOT CHANGED.

Safety risk

DIFFERENT OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS CAN BE EXPERIENCED WHEN THE SPARE TIRE IS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CAUTION LABEL AND AN INSERT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V347003

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Component: Exterior lighting: tail lights
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicles affected: 16,472
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-01-18
Owners notified: 2000-02-25

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED, RESULTING IN THE LOCKING TAB HAVING INSUFFICIENT FORCE TO RETAIN THE BULB.

Safety risk

IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Structure: frame and members	344	110,000 mi
Structure: body	93	125,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	71	105,524 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	70	67,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	70	32,000 mi
Suspension	64	125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	50	34,000 mi
Structure	47	110,000 mi
Steering	31	110,000 mi
Unknown or other	30	104,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	23	81,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	23	45,000 mi
Service brakes	19	140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	19	12,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	19	30,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	18	30,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	18	110,000 mi
Air bags	13	200,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	13	47,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum	13	7,125 mi
Suspension: front	13	83,881 mi
Tires	13	95,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	12	62,000 mi
Power train	12	99,959 mi
Suspension: rear	12	111,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	10	108,800 mi
Seat belts	10	140,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	10	125,000 mi
Electrical system	9	87,000 mi
Wheels	9	103,000 mi
Engine	8	147,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	8	6,399 mi
Air bags: frontal	7	87,729 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	7	52,330 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	7	180,000 mi
Parking brake	7	81,400 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor	5	9,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	5	81,500 mi
Structure: body: door	5	150 mi
Trailer hitches	5	103,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	4	53,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	4	—
Exterior lighting	4	86,300 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	4	90,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	4	73,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	4	140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	3	87,000 mi
Equipment	3	—
Exterior lighting: tail lights	3	91,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	3	121,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	3	40,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	3	32,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	3	—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor	3	15,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	3	—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	3	125,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	2	69,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	2	38,000 mi
Fuel system, other	2	55,000 mi
Interior lighting	2	—
Service brakes, air: disc: pads	2	47,105 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	2	57,860 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	2	135,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack	2	—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly	2	88,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	2	53,959 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	2	37,250 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	—
Electrical system: starter assembly	1	90,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	125,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	1	36,500 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack	1	—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer	1	—
Exterior lighting: brake lights	1	—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	1	—
Parking brake: conventional	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	44,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal	1	55,418 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: bell housing	1	50,000 mi
Power train: driveline	1	115,000 mi
Power train: driveline: center support bearing	1	—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	62,000 mi
Service brakes, air	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock	1	68,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc	1	47,105 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper	1	47,105 mi
Service brakes, air: drum: drum	1	—
Service brakes, electric	1	214,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve	1	187,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	1	270,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	1	—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device	1	—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	1	—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector	1	44,000 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm	1	30,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	1	—
Suspension: front: control arm	1	51,999 mi
Suspension: front: hub	1	30,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	1	6,399 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs	1	—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf	1	40,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	1	—
Tires: tread/belt	1	—
Traction control system	1	14,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	1	180,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	—
Visibility: windshield	1	—

The 1999 model has 1344 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.