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2002 Toyota Tundra Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2002 Toyota Tundra, and owners have filed 482 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
482
owner complaints to NHTSA
30 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
14–16
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2002 Toyota Tundra

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Underbody shields (structure)

    NHTSA 09V444000 Reported 110,000 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Toyota is recalling model year 2000-2003 tundra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia,…

    Remedy: Toyota is asking owners of the affected vehicles to remove the spare tire from under the vehicle until a remedy can be obtained. Dealers will inspect the rear cross member and related components, including the brake…

  2. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 05V225000 Reported 768,379 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. The ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on july 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

  3. Wheels

    NHTSA 02V129000 Reported 3,041 vehicles potentially affected SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS

    On certain 4x2 vehicles equipped with an alloy wheel tire upgrade (options wm4, wm8, zl1-zl4, dh4, or dh5) installed by the processing centers in jacksonville, florida or commerce, georgia, a label identifying the spare tire as a temporary use spare tire was not installed. The upgrade includes 4 larger size tires with alloy wheels. The…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with a caution label and an insert for their owner's manual. Owner notification began july 15, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southeast…

482 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2002 Toyota Tundra have filed 482 complaints with NHTSA; 30 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 20 injuries and 3 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 98,201 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 51 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The dealership and Toyota Engagement Center refused to service the 2 recalls that was critical for the truck since October 2025. It was supposed to be including frame replacement and other parts but T”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 12, 2026 · Service brakes

“Frame and crossmember is rusting. Has one hole on each side of the frame where the cross member is attached inside the frame.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 7, 2026 · Unknown or other

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2002 Toyota Tundra (Tundra 2WD, Tundra 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined14–16 mpg
City / Highway13–15 / 16–18
FuelRegular
EPA classStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engine6/8 cyl, 3.4/4.7 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Toyota Tundra model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Tundra model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1999 Toyota Tundra01
2000 Toyota Tundra31,011
2001 Toyota Tundra2415
2002 Toyota Tundra3482
2003 Toyota Tundra7399
2004 Toyota Tundra8466
2005 Toyota Tundra12376
2006 Toyota Tundra10545
2007 Toyota Tundra12390
2008 Toyota Tundra12327
2009 Toyota Tundra1238
2010 Toyota Tundra15163
2011 Toyota Tundra10134
2012 Toyota Tundra3156
2013 Toyota Tundra585
2014 Toyota Tundra493
2015 Toyota Tundra450
2016 Toyota Tundra5120
2017 Toyota Tundra578
2018 Toyota Tundra8100
2019 Toyota Tundra974
2020 Toyota Tundra446
2021 Toyota Tundra224
2022 Toyota Tundra13429
2023 Toyota Tundra13409
2024 Toyota Tundra10342
2025 Toyota Tundra5137
2026 Toyota Tundra132

Checking a specific 2002 Toyota Tundra

How do I know if my 2002 Toyota Tundra has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2002 Toyota Tundra; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V129000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Toyota models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.