2006 Toyota Tundra: common problems and reliability

The 2006 Toyota Tundra has 545 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 13 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are structure and air bags. Owners most often flag *second generation (2007-2021):.

Safety record for the 2006 model year

545
Owner complaints
13
Recalls
38
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

structure
169
air bags
134
suspension
91
vehicle speed control
35
service brakes
34

Recalls affecting the 2006 Tundra

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 19V741000

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 Scio…

suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint

Campaign 22E002000

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 …

seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler

Campaign 14V743000

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, C…

air bags:side/window

Campaign 16V065000

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 equi…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. For the second-generation Tundra (approximately 2007-2021), particularly those equipped with the 5.7L V8, sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by extremely high praise for reliability, longevity, and r

  • *Second Generation (2007-2021):
  • Poor fuel economy — 11.5-16 MPG reported in real-world use, significantly lower than some competitors. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Paint quality issues — Clear coat peeling and paint chipping, specifically noted on 2014 models in metallic blue. Frequency: isolated.
  • Electrical gremlins — Random electrical issues noted in isolated reports. Frequency: isolated.
  • *Third Generation (2022-Present):

Owner insights cover all generations of the Tundra.

Typical used price

Used Tundra listings typically run $42,173–$66,899 across 2006 to 2026 model years.

Other Tundra model years

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