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Toyota Tundra 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 Toyota Tundra: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

415Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
40Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Vehicle Structure174 complaints

174 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V444000.

Brakes134 complaints

134 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension89 complaints

89 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V129000.

Air Bags9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V129000Reported May 1, 2002 - 3,041 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 3,041 vehicles across all affected models.

09V444000Reported November 18, 2009 - 110,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on November 18, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 110,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE09049Opened October 6, 2009 - Closed January 26, 2010

FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V444000.

PE09049Opened October 6, 2009 - Closed January 26, 2010

FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V444000.

PE09049Opened October 6, 2009 - Closed January 26, 2010

FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V444000.

PE09049Opened October 6, 2009 - Closed January 26, 2010

FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V444000.

PE09049Opened October 6, 2009 - Closed January 26, 2010

FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V444000.

PE09049Opened October 6, 2009 - Closed January 26, 2010

FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V444000.

PE09049Opened October 6, 2009 - Closed January 26, 2010

FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V444000.

PE09049Opened October 6, 2009 - Closed January 26, 2010

FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V444000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200119
200226
200323
200411
200522
200620
200714
200818
200970
201043
201115
201212
201310
201418
201522
201616
20178
201811
201910
20205
20216
20222
20236
20243
20253
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.