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2001 Toyota Tundra recalls and problems

2 recalls and 415 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Toyota Tundra.

2
recalls
415
owner complaints
27
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 Toyota Tundra recalls

Structure: frame and members, underbody shields

NHTSA campaign 09V444000 · reported November 18, 2009 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 110,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Separation of the spare tire and diminished brake capacity could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Wheels

NHTSA campaign 02V129000 · reported May 1, 2002 · SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS · 3,041 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Different operating characteristics can be experienced when the spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 23, 2026 · Structure · 200,000 miles

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…

Mar 3, 2026 · Unknown or other

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.

Oct 5, 2025 · Steering

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…

Apr 25, 2025 · Suspension · 285,643 miles

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…

Mar 26, 2025 · 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…

Tundra model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 31,011435
2001 2415272
2002 3482301
2003 7399263
2004 8466251

Across all years, the 2000 Tundra has the most complaints (1,011). All Toyota Tundra years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Toyota Tundra, the most recent reported on November 18, 2009 (Structure: frame and members, underbody shields). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Tundra?
Owners have filed 415 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (171 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (99).
How many 2001 Toyota Tundra complaints mention a crash or fire?
27 of 415 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 27 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 23, 2026.