Exterior Lighting:headlights
NHTSA campaign 09E025000 · 2009 · reported 05/11/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2001 Toyota Tundra Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Structure:frame And Members — runs 6.5× the fleet median for that category across the 1175 model-years tracked on this site.
414Complaints
5Recalls
27Crashes
2Fires
27Injured
1Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Structure:frame And Members (19.8% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Structure:frame And Members complaints here are 6.5× the median for that category across the 1175 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:frame And Members | 82 · 19.8% | Recalled | Recall 09V444000 |
| Suspension | 50 · 12.1% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 48 · 11.6% | Recalled | Recall 09V444000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor | 33 · 8% | Investigation closed | PE09049 → recall 09V444000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 29 · 7% | Investigation closed | PE09049 → recall 09V444000 |
| Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields | 28 · 6.8% | Recalled | Recall 09V444000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 414 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 5 campaigns
Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields
NHTSA campaign 09V444000 · 2009 · reported 11/18/2009
SEPARATION OF THE SPARE TIRE AND DIMINISHED BRAKE CAPACITY COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 06E065000 · 2006 · reported 07/17/2006
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 06E026000 · 2006 · reported 03/23/2006
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Wheels
NHTSA campaign 02V129000 · 2002 · reported 05/01/2002
DIFFERENT OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS CAN BE EXPERIENCED WHEN THE SPARE TIRE IS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MELTED ONTO THE FLOOR. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10208376 — filed 11/07/2007 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MELTED ONTO THE FLOOR. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10208376 — filed 11/07/2007 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“WHEN BRAKING A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA ENTIRE VEHICLE VIBRATES TO THE POINT OF DIMINISHED CONTROL.”NHTSA complaint 10195198 — filed 07/02/2007 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Tundra?
Structure:frame and members issues are the most-reported category, cited in 82 of 414 NHTSA complaints (19.8%), followed by suspension (50), structure:body (48), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor (33). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2001 Toyota Tundra have?
414 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 27 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 27 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Does the 2001 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09E025000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2001 Toyota Tundra's reported problems?
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
