2001 Toyota Tundra Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 415 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,130miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 Toyota Tundra, 1% of the 415 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,130 miles.
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.
“Taillight bulbs fall out of the socket. We returned the vehicle to the dealer a couple of times and they put the bulbs back in but didn't fix the problem that the sockets don't have enough spring tension to secure them in place. I've since blocked them in place with toothpicks to increase the tension of the sockets. Cheap fix but they should replace the sockets.”
NHTSA complaint #10376804, filed 2011-01, 1,000 miles“Both low beam headlights went out simultaneously. Safety driving lights also did not work. High beam headlights did work. Troubleshooting revealed that both sylvania silverstar 9033/hb2 h4 light bulbs burned out simultaneously. The headlight bulbs are dangerous and should be recalled asap. Having both headlights burn out at the same time in inexcusable! It nearly caused me to crash at high speed. Had to drive home using my high beams and fog lights.”
NHTSA complaint #10679069, filed 2015-01, 146,232 miles“I own a 2001 Tundra. I just learned of 4 recalls: nhsta #09e025000, 09v444000, 06e026000, and 06e065000. We received no notification from the companies required to do so. The truck is registered. We purchased the truck new and have been the only owners. We have not changed address since the purchase. I believe the failure to be notified was deliberate to avoid the cost of compliance with the recall. I have been unable to get any of the 4 companies involved to respond to phone messages.”
NHTSA complaint #10314529, filed 2010-02“The contact stated the bulbs fall out of the taillight assembly. There is a NHTSA recall, # 99v347003, regarding the taillights. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The locking tab on the tail light socket doesn't have enough force to retain the tail light bulb. The bulb falls out of the socket causing the brake or tail light to malfunction. Updated 02/13/06. Updated 03/20/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10148987, filed 2006-01, 33,130 milesRelated 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 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 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsTires
6 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology