Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Toyota Tundra

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 552 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: frame and members8299,000 mi
Suspension54165,423 mi
Structure: body48160,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3338,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2959,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields28101,000 mi
Steering24140,677 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1725,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1587,201 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint15101,382 mi
Unknown or other15145,000 mi
Structure14130,470 mi
Wheels11167,000 mi
Suspension: front10118,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper944,900 mi
Fuel system, gasoline768,676 mi
Power train775,000 mi
Service brakes780,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads78,000 mi
Vehicle speed control779,184 mi
Air bags6132,000 mi
Suspension: rear6100,000 mi
Parking brake580,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip530,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe450,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum436,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum416,000 mi
Air bags: frontal3—
Electrical system382,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling388,567 mi
Exterior lighting31,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift395,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock335,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint3147,106 mi
Tires320,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire397,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system233,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control240,550 mi
Equipment287,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system258,325 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Service brakes, air234,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module236,900 mi
Trailer hitches2100,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner146,000 mi
Equipment: electrical117,864 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights133,130 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, other182,469 mi
Fuel system, other: storage1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: driveline187,201 mi
Power train: driveline: center support bearing1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seat belts1—
Seats1110,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, electric186,125 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1175,251 mi
Structure: body: bumpers190,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1102,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber1173,744 mi
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf1109,200 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar129,500 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing179,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1—
Vehicle speed control: cables124,772 mi
Visibility1101,809 mi

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has roughly the same number of 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.