Is the 2006 Toyota Tundra reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Toyota Tundra is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Toyota Tundra?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Toyota Tundra have?

13 recalls on file for this model year.

2006 Toyota Tundra

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2006 Toyota Tundra
BUILT 2026-10-10

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: 545
Recalls: 13
Investigations: 3
Top problem: Structure

Complaints per year

2006: 545 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1999	1
2000	1,011
2001	415
2002	482
2003	399
2004	465
2005	376
2006	545
2007	390
2008	327
2009	38
2010	163
2011	134
2012	154
2013	85
2014	93
2015	49
2016	119
2017	78
2018	100
2019	74
2020	46
2021	24
2022	425
2023	405
2024	338
2025	137
2026	31

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

31% · 170 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASHINJURY

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On April 6, 2024 I was driving my 2006 Toyota Tundra when the brakes gave out and the vehicle went through the back wall of my garage. The brake fluid spilled onto the street and onto my driveway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-26

Also filed under Service brakes

Frame has snapped after being denied a replacement by Toyota under their extended service campaign for frame issues.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-24

Tamara recall - I was exiting the freeway, making a left hand turn onto the city street, I was traveling approximately 25 miles per hour.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-28

Also filed under Engine and power train

Air bags

25% · 134 reports

Most commonly citing on-off switch assembly and frontal.

CRASHINJURY

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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, he crashed into a light post attempting to avoid another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the chest.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-25

Suspension

17% · 93 reports

Most commonly citing lower ball joint and front.

CRASHINJURY

Vehicle speed control

6% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

CRASH

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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 to 75 MPH, the front end of the vehicle vibrated violently. In addition, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 100 MPH while the brake was depressed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-08

Service brakes

6% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

13 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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2006Complaint volume 545 complaints filed for this model year.
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2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 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…

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.

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2006-08-02Engineering analysisClosed 2007-02-28 Lower ball joint failure
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2007-02-28Suspension07V013000 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.

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2007-04-02Service brakes, hydraulic07E023000 Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than DCA7078…

Remedy: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during April 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

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2009-09-18Equipment09V223000 Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from September 1, 2005 to May 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18, 2009. Owners may contact…

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2009-10-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-01-26 Frame corrosion
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2010-05-27Equipment10V036000 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…

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2010-05-27Equipment10V035000 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…

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…

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2015-01-29Seats14V743000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2...

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015.

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2015-07-13Air bags15V285000 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.

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2015-07-13Air bags15V286000 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.

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2016-07-14Seats16V396000 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.

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2016-12-01Air bags16V065000 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.

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2019-11-20Air bags19V741000 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.

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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2022-03-15Suspension22E002000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2006 Toyota Tundra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Structure: 170 reports on file for this year.
Air bags: 134 reports on file for this year.
Suspension: 93 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 07V013000 · Suspension
Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 09V223000 · Equipment
Recall 10V036000 · Equipment
Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
Recall 14V743000 · Seats
Recall 15V285000 · Air bags
Recall 15V286000 · Air bags
Recall 16V396000 · Seats
Recall 16V065000 · Air bags
Recall 19V741000 · Air bags
Recall 22E002000 · Suspension

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Toyota Tundra reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Toyota Tundra is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Toyota Tundra?: The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Toyota Tundra have?: 13 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.

2006 Toyota Tundra

Complaints per year

Known problem areas

Structure

Air bags

Suspension

Vehicle speed control

Service brakes

Safety timeline

Buy-smart checklist

Inspect

Verify these recalls were completed

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