CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Toyota Tundra has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 545 complaints with NHTSA, including 38 crashes, 20 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (170 reports).
2006 Toyota Tundra recalls
Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants
Frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles were previously replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement inflators use the same design.
Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Certain vehicles were equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters that have a copper strand heating element.
Side curtain airbags may deploy unexpectedly
Some SUVs and trucks equipped with side curtain-shield airbags have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants
The passenger side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys, causing the inflator to rupture.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture in crash
The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Most common 2006 Toyota Tundra problems
Problem areas named in the 545 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 170 |
| Air Bags | 134 |
| Suspension | 93 |
| Unknown Or Other | 65 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 |
| Steering | 25 |
| Power Train | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 20 |
| Engine | 18 |
| Wheels | 17 |
What owners report
The vehicle was at the independent mechanic. For a repair and discovered that the bottom frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was also notified of the failure; however the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 330,000.
My frame is rotting, with literal holes in it. I spoke with a dealership and they stated the recall had been fixed in 2015, prior to me owning it. I was told to contact the manufacturer and they said it would be an out of pocket expense. When I research the recall, the affected area of the frame is the same, with no apparent fixes.
The frame has rusted so badly that the sway bar mount disengaged from the frame. Brought it to a Toyota dealership and confirmed that frame recalls were performed on earlier models with the same issue . However my year did not qualify.
The contactâs father owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer Rugged Trek, Tire Size: 265/70/R16, DOT Number: (N/A). While the contactâs father was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver lost control of the vehicle. The contactâs father was able to regain control of the vehicle by releasing the accelerator pedal and allowing the vehicle to decelerate. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle. The driver became aware that the tread on the driver's side tire had separated, causing a portion of the tire near the seam to detach around the entire tire. The tire was a replacement tire. The driver replaced the tire
Frame rust is so extreme that rear suspension mounts are completely disconnected from frame
2006 Toyota Tundra questions
Does the 2006 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2006 Toyota Tundra: Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants; Aftermarket Seat Heaters May Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Side curtain airbags may deploy unexpectedly; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture in crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Toyota Tundra?
Based on 545 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (170), Air Bags (134), Suspension (93).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Toyota Tundra has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.