2000 Toyota Tundra Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,011 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Toyota Tundra, 1% of the 1,011 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My husband and I were waking up to his alarm that went off at 5 am and he hit the snooze, during the snooze time we heard what sounded like a handgun go off so we both jumped up and opened the door leading to the outside of the house and immediately seen my truck engulfed in flames, the headlights were on and my grandson and husband both got Water hose's and proceeded to put the fire out but it was so hot and we were afraid that the truck would explode if we got any closer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11509036, filed 2023-02“Exterior lights tail lights recall since I've owned this truck since 2000, I've had issues with the rear tail lights socket bulb coming loose after awhile driving. And my truck is not coverd in the recall for this issue. Dont know the reason why.”
NHTSA complaint #11053659, filed 2017-12“The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. While driving at any speed, the tail light bulbs fell out of the socket without warning. The bulbs were replaced; however, the failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 99v347003 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10949918, filed 2017-02, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the cargo lamp/stop light burned out. The contact attempted to replace the light bulb and noticed that the housing unit was melted and had dripped onto the light bulb. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the housing unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,300. Updated 1/6/14 updated 01/16/14”
NHTSA complaint #10554796, filed 2013-12, 86,300 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle's rear tail light bulb is failing because the bulb is loose in the socket. The contact has replaced the bulb four times in the past four months, the last time being may 16, 2007. The contact stated that there is safety recall # 99v347003 (exterior lighting:tail lights), but his VIN is excluded. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 95,675 and failure mileage was 91,000. Updated 06/08/07”
NHTSA complaint #10191011, filed 2007-05, 91,000 milesRelated recalls
- 99V347003Jan 18, 2000Vehicle description: light duty trucks. The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to…Covers: Toyota Tundra 2000
Related service bulletins
- 10015552Feb 23, 20052001 tundra repair manual correction for the headlight and taillight system (body electrical) 00400-rm809-u2. *tt 00400-rm682-u2 - '00 tundra.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 6 | 4% |
| 2024 | 34 | 10% |
| 2023 | 20 | 5% |
| 2022 | 6 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 | 4 | 4% |
| 2017 | 17 | 22% |
| 2016 | 15 | 13% |
| 2015 | 5 | 10% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2000 Toyota Tundra
529 complaintsBrakes
276 complaintsSuspension
100 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsTires
19 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Toyota Tundra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology