Model year
2002 Toyota Tundra
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 482 complaints for the 2002 Toyota Tundra (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STRUCTURE:BODY (76), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (54), STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS (45). NHTSA lists 3 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 14–16 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,200–$4,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,011 complaints
- 2001 415 complaints
- 2002 482 complaints
- 2003 399 complaints
- 2004 466 complaints
- 2005 377 complaints
- 2006 545 complaints
- 2007 390 complaints
- 2008 327 complaints
- 2009 38 complaints
- 2010 163 complaints
- 2011 134 complaints
- 2012 156 complaints
- 2013 85 complaints
- 2014 93 complaints
- 2015 51 complaints
- 2016 120 complaints
- 2017 78 complaints
- 2018 100 complaints
- 2019 74 complaints
- 2020 47 complaints
- 2021 24 complaints
- 2022 431 complaints
- 2023 411 complaints
- 2024 347 complaints
- 2025 141 complaints
- 2026 32 complaints
Recalls
09V444000 · Nov 18, 2009
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
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,…
05V225000 · May 17, 2005
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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…
02V129000 · May 1, 2002
WHEELS
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…
Complaints
482 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 30, fire flag on 1, injury field 20, deaths field 3. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE04040 | FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT BREAKAGE · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | Apr 13, 2004 | Aug 20, 2004 |
| EA04024 | BALL JOINT SEPARATION · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM;… | Aug 20, 2004 | Jul 8, 2005 |
| PE09049 | FRAME CORROSION · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM,… | Oct 6, 2009 | Jan 26, 2010 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra 2WD · 3.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Tundra 2WD · 3.4L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Tundra 2WD · 4.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Tundra 4WD · 3.4L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 16 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Tundra 4WD · 3.4L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 16 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Tundra 4WD · 4.7L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 16 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2002 Toyota Tundra at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.