2001 Toyota Tundra Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 415 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Toyota Tundra, 3% of the 415 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 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.
“The fuel tank fell out of my truck due to rust on the straps. I was told there was once a recall for this problem. I took my truck to my local garage to get it fixed because it was closer. I had tied the fuel tank to the truck to get the truck to the shop. I supplied Toyota with the information and receipts. They are refusing to reimburse me.”
NHTSA complaint #10934093, filed 2016-12, 169,000 miles“Truck was parked in the drive when I noticed that a strap was dangling and what looked to be the tank was hanging a little low. After checking under-neath the truck I found that the one of the straps had broken, rusted at the bolt site and was no longer holding the tank up.”
NHTSA complaint #10625841, filed 2014-08, 206,618 miles“I was accelerating at around 20 MPH and my truck (2001 Tundra v8) felt as if the fuel cut out. I let off the throttle and got back into it and the truck leaped forward as if it received a shot of gas. It accelerated, but the truck would stop accelerating intermittently as I was going down the highway. The cel came on as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10330218, filed 2010-05, 82,469 miles“The vehicle was recalled for corrosion ,frame .cross member and gas tank straps were replaced in august 2012 03/16/2014 the gas tank leaked approx. 15 gallons of gas in my attached garage the gas tank was perforated in three spot underneath the new tank straps this vehicle has 85000 miles on it and I believe this issue could have been resolved without endangering people in this manner. Also now the rear differential housing is corroded so bad it is leaking gear oil in several places and I am afraid of catastrophic failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10574515, filed 2014-03, 75,000 miles“Took my 2001 Tundra in for the frame recalls. I had 52616 miles on a garage kept truck. They said my frame would be fine and would have a crc compound applied apr 2012. After a few weeks I took it back in since the compound was falling off, may 2012. They reapplied the crc. I told them I had concerns over spraying over rust, but said they were sure Toyota would stand behind it. Feb 2014 the technician made a comment about the rust and lack of compound visible. Feb 2015 the technician again said it was clear that the crc was almost gone. He made a note of it on the service report. …”
NHTSA complaint #10760669, filed 2015-09, 58,325 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 2001 Toyota Tundra
171 complaintsBrakes
116 complaintsSuspension
84 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsAir bags
8 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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