2002 Model Year

Toyota Tundra

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
482
Recalls
1
Crashes
30
Severe
50

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

02V129000 May 2002

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2025

Toyota won’t cover the safety recalls on my truck

Structure
Dec 2025

Excessive frame corrosion and corrosion holes involving even rear subframe

Structure
Oct 2025

Frame needs replacement

Seat Belts
Oct 2025

The date it started happening was probably late March now into April to present day as the receptacle on the driver side doesn’t click always and come...

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
May 2025

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact, who is an independent mechanic, stated that the fuel tank had detached. The contact stated that th...

Exterior Lighting
Mar 2025

The headlights and high beams are dim . When the high beams are on other cars oncoming are not affected as they never flash their lights because my hi...

Suspension Crash
Jan 2025

Was told about the recall awhile ago and they said that my frame was ok. But now I have a perfectly good truck in good condition other than a rusted f...

Structure
Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the frame and the front bumper were severely rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or r...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2024

My frame have a big hole

Structure
Oct 2024

I was doing maintenance on front and lifted splash guard for access to bolt. On top of the frame, near the firewall, was severe rust. It looks as if...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2002 Toyota Tundra has 482 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Structure. 30 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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