2001 Toyota Tundra problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:frame And Members (67) · Suspension (42) · Structure:body (39)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
290 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (128)
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.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-12-05 · T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film wi
Structure:body 2024-12-03 · T-SB-0062-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. this type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, red or brown particles on the paint surfa
Structure:body 2024-07-12 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Showing the 6 most recent of 128 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-23 · Structure · 200,000 mi“the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that upon further inspection, the underbody frame appeared to be rusted. the vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was conf…”
2026-03-03 · Wheels“there is an unresolved body corrosion recall that has not been addressed in over a year, despite receiving an invoice from the dealership. i will attach the invoice that lists all the parts ordered for the remedy of this recall.…”
2025-10-05 · Wheels“on september 4, 2025, i brought my 2001 toyota tundra to midas at 5325 olde wadsworth blvd, arvada, co 80002 for an oil change and inspection. midas advertises a “closer look vehicle check,” which includes checking steering, suspension, and wheels. their inspection report marked the steering system as “ok” and only noted mild shock wear. less than…”
2025-04-25 · Suspension · 285,643 mi“the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started making a metallic cracking sound, and the steering wheel was pulling to the right. the dealer was contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure …”
2025-03-26 · Suspension“toyota corporate is refusing to acknowledge my tundra's eligibility for remedy under a safety recall and campaign. my tundra is experiencing the failure mode outlined in the safety recall 90m and extended safety campaign tundra bxd. the spare tire crossmember of the frame is almost entirely rotted through with rust and is barely connected at this …”
2024-07-28 · Suspension“i feel vehicle's frame is not safe... starting making a metal cracking noise due excessive corrosion .. rear frame portion is been treated under recall but the front looks really bad we can't even change suspension parts due the possibility on getting a serious frame problems. i keeping my truck with low mileage and not planning on selling it, ver…”
2024-04-08 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint · 233,500 mi“the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel suddenly pulled to the right and front driver's side wheel detached from underneath the vehicle, causing the vehicle to skid across the highway before coming to a stop. the vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed the ve…”
2024-01-08 · Wheels“driving straight at 30mph and wheel came off causing near deadly collision. upon inspection it is evident that the wheel separated from its ball joints. further research strongly suggests that this is a known defect of this year/make/model, even though the recall was issued only for the subsequent years vehicle. this is a potentially deadly design …”
2023-11-09 · Structure:frame And Members · 216,000 mi“the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an inspection station where it was reported that the vehicle could not be lifted due to extensive rust located behind the cab on the sub frame. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 216,0…”
2023-09-07 · Structure:body“i brought my 2001 toyota tundra into my dealer today, and he advised me that the frame of the toyota is very rusted and cracking and close to completely breaking. he said toyota issued a recall on this, but it is no longer in effect. i have learned this is a common issue with the 2000-2003 toyota tundras. please advise!…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.