2006 Toyota Tundra Reliability
The 2006 Toyota Tundra has 545 owner complaints and 13 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about body structure and air bags. Compared with nearby Tundra model years (2004–2008), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Tundra's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
545
NHTSA owner complaints
13
Recall campaigns
38
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2006 Toyota Tundra complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 model year, filed between 2005 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Body structure | 169 | 31% |
| Air bags | 134 | 25% |
| Suspension | 91 | 17% |
| Unknown or other | 65 | 12% |
| Speed control / throttle | 35 | 6% |
| Service brakes | 34 | 6% |
| Steering | 25 | 5% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 23 | 4% |
2006 Toyota Tundra recalls
13 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2006 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06E049000 | May 24, 2006 | 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 not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to… |
| 07V013000 | Jan 19, 2007 | Suspension — front / control arm / lower ball joint | 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. This may cause the ball joint to wear and loosen… |
| 07E023000 | Mar 29, 2007 | Service brakes — foundation components / master cylinder | 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 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed… |
| 09V223000 | Jun 15, 2009 | Equipment — other / labels | 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 which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor… |
| 10V035000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment — other / labels | 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 vehicles were sold between September 1, 2005 and June 2, 2008… |
| 10V036000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment — other / labels | 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." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying… |
| 14V743000 | Nov 19, 2014 | Seats — front assembly / seat heater/cooler | 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 and 4x4,… |
| 15V286000 | May 13, 2015 | 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 sold, or… |
| 15V285000 | May 13, 2015 | 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 18, 2003,… |
| 16V065000 | Feb 5, 2016 | Air bags — side/window | 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 curtain-shield-air bags.… |
| 16V396000 | Jun 2, 2016 | Seats — front assembly / seat heater/cooler | 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, 2007-2011… |
| 19V741000 | Oct 17, 2019 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | 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, 2007-2012… |
| 22E002000 | Jan 14, 2022 | Suspension — front / control arm / lower ball joint | 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 45D2345. The… |
How the 2006 compares with nearby Tundra years
Verdicts compare these Tundra model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 466 | 13 | Body structure | Caution |
| 2005 | 377 | 14 | Body structure | Caution |
| 2006 (this page) | 545 | 13 | Body structure | Avoid |
| 2007 | 390 | 14 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2008 | 327 | 13 | Speed control / throttle | Caution |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2006 Toyota Tundra
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Suspension: listen for clunks over bumps, look for leaking struts and uneven tire wear.
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 13 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2006 Toyota Tundra reliability FAQ
Is the 2006 Toyota Tundra reliable?
The 2006 Toyota Tundra has 545 owner complaints and 13 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about body structure and air bags. Compared with nearby Tundra model years (2004–2008), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Tundra's typical year.
What are the most common 2006 Toyota Tundra problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Toyota Tundra are body structure (169), air bags (134), suspension (91), unknown or other (65). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2006 Toyota Tundra have recalls?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2006 Toyota Tundra, including 06E049000 (exterior lighting) and 07V013000 (suspension — front / control arm / lower ball joint). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2006 Toyota Tundra compare with the 2005 and 2007 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2005 has 377 complaints and 14 recalls (caution); the 2007 has 390 complaints and 14 recalls (avoid). The 2006 has 545 complaints and 13 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2006 Toyota Tundra?
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More Toyota Tundra research
Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2006 Tundra, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.