2001 Toyota Tundra Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 415 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 158,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 Toyota Tundra, 2% of the 415 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 158,500 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was involved in a crash in my 2001 Toyota Tundra. During the crash I ended up going through a power pole severing it. I struck the pole in the center of the front end. The damage was substantial totaling the vehicle. My concern is neither airbag deployed. Is this a problem with Toyota trucks? Even highway patrol and the fire dept. Said the air bags should have gone off.”
NHTSA complaint #10139106, filed 2005-10“The contact owned a 2001 Toyota Tundra. While at a complete stop, the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle traveling approximately 45 MPH. The frontal air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. Both drivers were transported to the hospital by ambulance. A police report was filed. The contact had to stay in the hospital for three days. The contact received cardiac impact with the steering wheel because the air bag did not deploy. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 11/12/15 updated 1/4/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10724780, filed 2015-06, 200,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle slipped on black ice, crashing on the center medium and then proceeded to roll over. The contact mentioned that the air bags failed to deployed. A police report was filed. The driver and a passenger sustained a contusion and bruising. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not inspected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would contact him at a later date. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10493774, filed 2013-01, 185,000 miles“Air bags did not deploy vehicle was damaged on both sides of front bumber and center. Vehicle struck a curb, smaall wall, sign and swiped a tree. No tire markseo.”
NHTSA complaint #742884, filed 2001-03“When driving in wet weather conditions at 40 MPH, consumer was attempting to avoid a flooded area, when the consumer suddenly lost control of vehicle, upon impact of hitting an end post, the driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy, driver sustained head and chest injuries. Consumer stated when trying to get over to avoid the flood, the vehicle rapidly accelerated on its own, consumer believes the cause of failure may have been the 2 tires on the passenger side may have come off the rims, causing loss of control of vehicle. Tire information (b.f. Goodrich p265/70r16)”
NHTSA complaint #8002119, filed 2002-01Related service bulletins
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- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10132410Jul 20, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year Avanza vehicles. Some hazardous material treatment and handling…
- 10131961Jan 14, 2014Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury…
- 10132055Nov 4, 2013Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover…
- 10133915Jan 3, 2013Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer…
- 10042555Sep 6, 2011Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 5 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 7 | 8% |
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 9 | 6% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 9 | 3% |
| 2007 | 14 | 4% |
| 2006 | 134 | 25% |
| 2005 | 83 | 22% |
| 2004 | 50 | 11% |
| 2003 | 86 | 22% |
| 2002 | 21 | 4% |
| 2001 | 8 | 2% |
| 2000 | 19 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Tundra
171 complaintsBrakes
116 complaintsSuspension
84 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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.
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