MYRModel Year Report

2005 Toyota Tundra

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2005 Toyota Tundra
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Tundra Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1999: 1 complaints 1999 2000: 1011 complaints 2001: 414 complaints 2002: 481 complaints 2003: 399 complaints 2003 2004: 465 complaints 2005: 374 complaints 2005 2006: 545 complaints 2007: 389 complaints 2007 2008: 326 complaints 2009: 38 complaints 2010: 163 complaints 2011: 134 complaints 2011 2012: 154 complaints 2013: 84 complaints 2014: 92 complaints 2015: 47 complaints 2015 2016: 118 complaints 2017: 78 complaints 2018: 99 complaints 2019: 71 complaints 2019 2020: 45 complaints 2021: 23 complaints 2022: 413 complaints 2023: 369 complaints 2023 2024: 304 complaints 2025: 126 complaints 2026: 18 complaints 2026
2005: 374 complaints
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YearComplaints
19991
20001011
2001414
2002481
2003399
2004465
2005374
2006545
2007389
2008326
200938
2010163
2011134
2012154
201384
201492
201547
2016118
201778
201899
201971
202045
202123
2022413
2023369
2024304
2025126
202618

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 21%

21% of complaints: air bags — 79 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V065000 (AIR BAGS), BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTIFICATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190131

STRUCTURE 19%

19% of complaints: structure — 70 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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TOYOTA TUNDRA FRAME RECALL - FRAME COATING APPLIED PER RECALL IN 2014. VEHICLE INSPECTED TWICE BY DEALER IN 2018 & 2019 AND VEHICLE DETERMINED TO BE OK. RECENTLY EXPERIENCED LOSS OF BRAKES AND CRASH INTO GARAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190806

DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM BULBS OR MATERIAL TOO CLOSE TO HEAT SOURCE, HOLES WERE BURNED INTO A LENS CASING LOCATED ABOVE SLIDING GLASS WINDOW TO REAR OF DRIVER. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20121202

Severe frame rust due to cheap frame material. Earlier year models were recalled but 05 and 06 were not, just a limited campaign. Frame looks like it has been coated before, but this is a known issue with these trucks.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231114

SUSPENSION 15%

15% of complaints: suspension — 55 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 22 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I HAD MY 2005 TUNDRA BED LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM ADVERTISED WEIGHT CAPACITY. ONCE I ENTERED THE HWY AND REACHED A SPEED OF 45 THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR MANY YEARS AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF CONTROL LIKE THIS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050722

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2005 — complaint volume: 374
R 20050531 — engine and engine cooling

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BOTH VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) AND THE TRD DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEMS. THE TRD DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM MET ALL CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS ON MODELS WITHOUT VSC, HOWEVER

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF SO EQUIPPED, WILL REPLACE THE TRD DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. DURING THIS REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ALSO INSPECT THE SPECIFIC BRAKE LINE TO ASSURE IT HAS NOT

Campaign 05V123000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20050805 — air bags

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND OPTIONAL FABRIC FRONT CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM INDICATOR LENS. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 05V328000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE N

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20060802 — EA (closed 20070228)

LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE

R 20070112 — air bags

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES HAVE A MANUAL AIR BAG ON-OFF SWITCH TO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE MANUAL AIR BAG ON-OFF SWITCH, REPLACE THE OWNER'S MANUAL, AND AFFIX A NEW SUN VISOR AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAN IN EARLY JANUARY 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA A

Campaign 05V254000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070228 — suspension

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND MINI VANS, DUE TO POSSIBLE IMPROPER FINISHING OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT, SOME BALL JOINTS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INCIDENTAL DETERIORATION OF THE INTERNAL LUBRICATION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 07V013000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20091006 — PE (closed 20100126)

FRAME CORROSION

R 20100527 — equipment

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT S

Campaign 10V036000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100527 — equipment

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECAL

Campaign 10V035000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140611 — PE (closed 20150302)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20150224 — EA (open)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20150713 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004 Tundra vehicles manufactured March...

Remedy: 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-285 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed.

Campaign 15V285000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150713 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles that were originally...

Remedy: 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-286 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed.

Campaign 15V286000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160714 — seats

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser,...

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Campaign 16V396000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161201 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371.

Campaign 16V065000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190123 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles.

Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners.

Campaign 18V883000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191120 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F,...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.

Campaign 19V741000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20220315 — suspension

Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints for 2004-2007 Toyota Sequoia and 2004-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles, MOOG part number K80521, K80522, NAPA part number NCP2601633, NCP2601634, ACDelco part number 45D2344, and...

Remedy: DRiV will work with distributors to return unsold parts. Dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022.

Campaign 22E002000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Toyota Tundra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (79 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (70 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (55 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V123000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V328000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V254000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V013000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V036000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V035000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V285000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V286000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V396000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V065000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V883000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V741000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22E002000 (suspension) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2005 Toyota Tundra reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Toyota Tundra is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Tundra?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Toyota Tundra have?

14 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.