2000 Toyota Tundra Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,011 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2% of the 1,011 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rohrich Toyota replaced the severely rusted frame on my 2000 Tundra in 2009, only after NHTSA directed them to. Rohrich Toyota after telling me that per my VIN I wasn't one of affected owners!? Toyota replaced frame and brake lines as well as cross member in 2009. Toyota then reattached rusted fuel line to new frame and now rust from old frame has caused the fuel line to leak severely. I called rohrich and Toyota america and was denied remedy of replacing fuel line! …”
NHTSA complaint #10714253, filed 2015-05, 149,750 miles“I know about recall on rust corrosion. The same thing has happened to my exhaust system. The front port on both manifolds are leaking. I have already replaced both cat. Converters and the resonator.”
NHTSA complaint #10514644, filed 2013-06, 107,000 miles“I have a Tundra 2000. Most of the frame are corroded due to rust. While driving, hit a pot hole and the gas tank straps let go due to corrosion. Gas tank drop to the ground, luckily I pull to the side and no accident happen. Thanks god.”
NHTSA complaint #10329931, filed 2010-05, 108,800 miles“I have been aware of problems with early model Toyota Tundra frame rust problems and have followed with interest Toyota's response [none]however, I feel obliged to inform you that on friday 25th the gas tank straps failed while driving and the gas tank fell of the vehicle as luck would have it I was slowing down to make a turn so the consequences were limited. But, 30 seconds earlier at 55 MPH this most likely would not have been a limited consequence situation. Updated ivoq 06/30/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10286047, filed 2009-10, 121,000 miles“Received a recall notice from Toyota 9sm and a0f and took the truck to conklin cars salina, local Toyota dealership for the inspection. According to Toyota these recalls involve rust and corrosion of the frame, cross members, and fuel tank straps. Conklin cars tech stated no damage, conklin invoice #008916 dated apr 09 2012. Jan 2015 I noticed a hole in the lh frame rail and that the rear fuel tank strap had rusted through and broke. I contacted conklin cars and the service manager looked at it again on jan 30th 2015 and said that he had contacted their Toyota factory rep. About the issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10691018, filed 2015-02, 194,088 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10042946Dec 1, 2011Toyota: some vehicles may experience excessive corrosion of rear cross member and fuel tank mounting system and straps when operated in cold climate areas.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 17% |
| 2025 | 26 | 18% |
| 2024 | 48 | 14% |
| 2023 | 75 | 18% |
| 2022 | 104 | 24% |
| 2021 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 7 | 15% |
| 2019 | 23 | 31% |
| 2018 | 18 | 18% |
| 2017 | 16 | 21% |
| 2016 | 8 | 7% |
| 2015 | 7 | 14% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 | 13 | 15% |
| 2012 | 27 | 17% |
| 2011 | 15 | 11% |
| 2010 | 11 | 7% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 20 | 6% |
| 2007 | 32 | 8% |
| 2006 | 16 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 23 | 6% |
| 2002 | 22 | 5% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 22 | 2% |
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsTires
19 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Toyota Tundra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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