2001 Toyota Tundra: ABS light or ABS activating

5 of the 415 complaints about the 2001 Toyota Tundra describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

2023
1
2020
1
2019
1
2018
2
2015
1
2011
3
2010
3
2009
1
2008
17
2007
8
2006
2
2005
6
2004
5
2003
1
2002
1
2001
5
2000
7

What owners say

Filed Mar 27, 2020 · Suspension · 199,386 miles · AZ

On 11-5-2019 I was driving my 2001 toyota tundra, down a city street at approximately 30 MPH when I heard a loud snapping, breaking noise and the right front of my truck collapsed and truck veered to the right. My first instinct was that I had a blowout. There was entrance to circle k approximately 40-50 feet away. Skidding along I was able to steer the truck into the driveway and off the street. When I got out to check I saw that the right front tire had collapsed under the vehicle had skidded on the tire and rim. The tire was still holding air but was scraped down to the cord. There were no potholes or any debris in the road. I had my vehicle towed to my mechanic, primarily japanese, and had it diagnosed. Ball joints were completely broken and also ruining ABS speed sensor and brake hose. See attached invoice. Mechanic also did a diagnosis on the entire front end. On 11-14-2019 per the advice of my mechanic I had them rebuild l ball joints and lower and upper control arm. See attached invoice. I still have not replaced the r control arms which they have advised I do asap. It was extremely fortunate that myself or no one else was seriously injured. *ln vehicle was towed.

Filed Nov 7, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 82,300 miles · NV · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, the ABS electronic control module melted onto the floor. The garage was filled with grey smoke, ash, and soot. The mechanic stated that an electrical short occurred and the ABS electronic control module's power unit remains operational when the engine is shut off. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic. The ABS control module will be replaced and the wiring harness may also need to be replaced. The washer fluid bottle tubes were damaged. The current and failure mileages were 82,300.

Filed Oct 26, 2005 · Suspension · 87,000 miles · AZ · crash

Driving north on alvernon in the left lane between 37th and palo verde the front left wheel of the 2001 toyota tundra separated from the vehicle. The wheel remained under the vehicle attached to the front drive shaft. Failure of the ball joints is suspected. Approximate speed was 40 MPH. After separation the vehicle tracked straight for approximate 100 feet, I then controlled the vehicle and move to the far side of the right lane and stopped. Damage to the front wheel drive system, wheel, front bumper, front left panel, ABS system and other expected damage occurred. No damage to other vehicles on the road or significant property damage other than damage to the roadway. At this time there are not related physical damage or injury to myself (I was alone when this occurred) or anyone else. Toyota at this time has refused to make repairs of the vehicle due to this mechanical failure. There is a recall the federal safety agency campaign id 05v225000 for this type of failure, but currently does not include the 2001 year for this make and model.

Filed May 19, 2003 · Brakes · 16,000 miles · LA

I have a vibration in the rear of my truck when braking from highway speed...usually around 45 MPH it feels like the right rear tire is bouncing. I had the rear drums replaced per the most recent tsb, I had the front end aligned and tires balanced. The bounce is still there. The local toyota dealer tried to convince me that there is no problem. He wants me to believe what I feel is normal ABS sensations. This doesn't hold water because the vibration is there when applying the parking brake and allowing it to slow the truck from highway speed. I called toyota and filed a complaint on march 3. After two months of not hearing anything (nothing...not a word), I called toyota back and was told that the dealer responded to them. The dealer said there was no problem that what I was feeling is ABS. I explained to toyota that this couldn't be the case....the bounce exists when braking from highway speed using the parking brake. They sent another inquiry to the dealer because the dealer indicated they would call me and have me ride with the district manager. Eleven days later and I still haven't heard anything. I called toyota again today. I was told that the dealer indicates that their master mechanic has driven the truck and can't find anything wrong with my truck. My truck hasn't been to the dealer since february when the service manager first told me the problem was anti-lock brakes. The customer service rep with toyota offered to escalate the complaint further up the ladder to toyota regional...whatever this means. He said someone should contact me within the next 3-4 days. The rear end of the vehicle bounces enough to concern me about the safety of the vehicle. I am particularly concerned about braking on wet roads going around curves. I just want the federal safety agency to be aware of this issue.

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · Brakes, Transmission · CA

When ABS kicks in it intermittently makes a loud banging noise, almost like vehicle is back firing. When vehicle makes sudden stops pedal shakes and ABS kicks in. Toyota inspector says noise is normal.