Model year guide

2001 Toyota Solara

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 Toyota Solara is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2001 Toyota Solara — representative photo
Representative photo

2001 Toyota Solara at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints5

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2001 Toyota Solara recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2001 Toyota Solara.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2001 Toyota Solara common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Seats
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.

2001 Toyota Solara safety ratings

Side crash★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side barrier test — 2001 Toyota Camry Solara 2-DRSide barrier test

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2001 Toyota Camry Solara 2-DR. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 9

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

TOYOTA: TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS THE ECU SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU. FLASH CALIBRATION UPDATES FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MODELS/ECUS ARE RELEASED AS FIELD-FIX PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN INDIVIDUAL S…

Bulletin TSB-0064-10 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2010

SEAT BELT EXTENDER AVAILABILITY. *TT

Bulletin BO01702 · Seat Belts · Sep 2002

SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID REQUIREMENTS. *TT

Bulletin TC00102 · Power Train · May 2002

SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *JG

Bulletin BO02301 · Seat Belts · Sep 2001

SUBJECT REGARDING LOAD INSPECTION / MAINTENANCE TEST FOR NON-SWITCHABLE TRACTION CONTROL VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin PG01601 · Aug 2001

TOYOTA CUSTOMERS WHO FIND IT NECESSARY TO INCREASE THE LENGTH OF THEIR SEAT BELTS MAY OBTAIN SEAT BELT EXTENDERS AT NO COST THROUGH THEIR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. *TT

Bulletin BO00201 · Seat Belts · Jan 2001

SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSFOR 2001 SEQUOIA VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin BR00201 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2001

INFORMATION TO TOYOTA DEALERS AND REGIONAL OFFICES REGARDING SPECIAL ATTENTION TO CUSTOMER FEEDBACK WHEN PERFORMING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) ON 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin 282 · Sep 2000

SUBJECT REGARDING WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR 2001 MODEL-YEAR VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin POL0001 · May 2000

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SOLARA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2001 Toyota Solara vehicles on record

2001 Toyota Solara 2001 Toyota Solara2T1CG22PX1C462300 2001 Toyota Solara 2001 Toyota Solara2T1CG22P21C427850

Other Toyota Solara model years

2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2000 1999 1998

2001 Toyota Solara — frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Toyota Solara have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2001 Toyota Solara. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Solara?

Across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are seats, power train, air bags.

What is the 2001 Toyota Solara safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2001 Toyota Solara crash-test ratings of side 3★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.