• November 18, 2009Body and structure

  Rear cross member assembly corrosion

  NHTSA campaign 09V-444 · 110,000 vehicles potentially affected · Structure

  The defect: 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, wisconsin and the district of columbia. Excessive corrosion of the rear cross member may cause the separation of the spare tire stowed under the truck bed which would present a road hazard that could cause a crash. Also, corrosion of the rear cross member could affect the rear brake lines and the proportioning valve resulting in diminished braking capability.

  The risk: Separation of the spare tire and diminished brake capacity could increase the risk of a crash.

  The 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 lines, and replace them if necessary. If the cross member does not need to be replaced, it will be sprayed with a corrosion protection compound. These services will be performed free of charge, however multiple visits to the dealer may be required. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about april 30, 2010. Owner may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

• May 17, 2005Suspension

  Ball joint failure

  NHTSA campaign 05V-225 · 768,379 vehicles potentially affected · Suspension

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.

  The 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.

• May 1, 2002Wheels

  Southeast toyota/alloy wheel upgrade

  NHTSA campaign 02V-129 · 3,041 vehicles potentially affected · Wheels

  The defect: 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 original spare tire/steel wheel is not part of the upgrade and was not changed.

  The risk: Different operating characteristics can be experienced when the spare tire is installed on the vehicle.

  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 toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

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Other Toyota Tundra model years

• 2025 5
• 2023 13
• 2022 13
• 2021 2
• 2020 4
• 2019 9
• 2018 8
• 2017 5
• 2016 5
• 2015 4
• 2014 4
• 2013 5
• 2012 3
• 2011 10
• 2010 15
• 2009 12
• 2008 12
• 2007 12
• 2006 10
• 2005 12
• 2004 8
• 2003 7
• 2001 2
• 2000 3

Common questions

Does the 2002 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 campaigns for the 2002 Toyota Tundra: 09V-444 (Rear cross member assembly corrosion); 05V-225 (Ball joint failure); 02V-129 (Southeast toyota/alloy wheel upgrade).

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

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2002 Toyota Tundra?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Toyota dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.