Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Toyota Tundra has 10 recalls, 408 complaints.
10
Recalls
408
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V741000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matri...
18V883000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and...
15V285000
AIR BAGS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles...
15V286000
AIR BAGS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Cor...
05V254000
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' THE...
09E025000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...
06E065000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH...
09V444000
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, IL...
06E026000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME CO...
05V225000
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 T...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2003 Toyota Tundra Extended Cab
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I own a 2003 Toyota Tundra (VIN: [XXX] ) that was subject to Toyota’s frame corrosion recall (Limite... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The frame was undercoated incorrectly and is actively falling apart. Super unsafe to drive. Very cle... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The frame was not professionally undercoated and is actively falling apart. Super unsafe to drive. |
| Jan 26, 2026 | STRUCTURE | There was a recall for the frame rusting out prematurely. Toyota had the recall until 2012. I did ... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Many things are happening to my truck that’s why I am contacting you people to see if I got any call... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The frame is bad on driver and passenger side between the cab and bed. Auto body tech states there ... |
| Sep 26, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Frame Corrosion: There was originally a customer service campaign for 2000-2003 Toyota Tundra’s for ... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Well I finally paid off my 2003 Toyota Tundra and I wanted to really just get a really good tune up ... |
| May 24, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | I need to have rear shock replaced. They found that the bracket holder rusted thru . Shock was fine ... |
| May 15, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Frame rusted out causing gas tank to fall off truck while driving. Was sparking while trying to pull... |
| Mar 13, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The 2003 Toyota Tundra is known for severe frame rot due to improper rust protection, which led to a... |
| Feb 28, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while in the process of selling the vehicl... |
| Feb 17, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Frame cross member recall, I have called several toyota dealerships and all have denied me service t... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | STRUCTURE | In October 2024, my truck's frame exhibited significant rust, a defect that aligns precisely with a ... |
| Apr 19, 2024 | STRUCTURE | On 4/19/2024 I arrived for an appointment at Corwin Toyota of Bellvue, Nebraska for inspection of my... |
| Aug 9, 2023 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | rear leaf spring mount separated from the frame due to complete rust -through of the frame. felt a ... |
| Jul 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have a 2003 Toyota Tundra with a Rusted out frame, I have called Toyota with no help from them as ... |
| Feb 26, 2023 | STRUCTURE,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I just bought the Toyota I was told that he had brought this Toyota to a dealership and it was sent ... |
| Feb 24, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | Both rider and driver seat belt become unlatched randomly. I have no expectation these will remaine... |
| Feb 8, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illumin... |