2001 Toyota Toyota problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Seats:mid/Rear Assembly (1) · Power Train:clutch Assembly (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Toyota Toyota model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2010-02-04 · TSB-0064-10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. model years from 20
Seat Belts 2002-09-30 · BO01702 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
seat belt extender availability. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2002-05-24 · TC00102 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding automatic transmission fluid requirements. *tt
Seat Belts 2001-09-14 · BO02301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding seat belt extenders. *jg
Unknown Or Other 2001-08-31 · PG01601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding load inspection / maintenance test for non-switchable traction control vehicles. *tt
Seat Belts 2001-01-26 · BO00201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota customers who find it necessary to increase the length of their seat belts may obtain seat belt extenders at no cost through their local toyota dealer. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2007-04-27 · Seats:mid/Rear Assembly“tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota sequoia. the contact stated that the welding on the seat frame of the middle row detached and caused the seat to swivel and move. the dealer inspected the vehicle and performed the repair, but was unable to determine the cause of failure. the current mileage is 109,000 and failure mileage was unknown.*ak…”
2005-11-03 · Power Train:clutch Assembly“dt: the contact states vehicle had a defective clutch. the clutch has repeatedly malfunctioned. he contacted the dealership. the dealership replaced the clutch twice within three years. also, contacted the manufacturer, and they did not offer any assistance. no further corrections have been made at this time. *ak…”
2001-06-22 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“airbag did not open, during this accident there were 3 deaths.…”
2001-02-23 · Unknown Or Other“within one week of ownership, the vehicle started to bog down when making a turn from a dead stop. a day later the engine light came on. the problem was brought to the dealers attention and the reply was that; "we don't know what's wrong, when we find out we'll let you know...until then, be careful" that was over a month ago and i haven't heard an…”
2000-12-22 · Tires“tire is low-profile design standard on prius. explosive separation occurred on dry roadway without debris. outside air temperature was approximately 78 degrees. thank goodness that the tire was on the rear. driver was able to initiate a controlled stop from the number one lane to the right shoulder. the separation caused damage to the left rear qua…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.