2006 Toyota Tacoma Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 76about this part
- Share
- 10%of 782 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 76 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma, 10% of the 782 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had the spiral cable fixed under the airbag recall in 2012. Now the light is on again and they want to charge me $500 to fix the same problem. It seems to me if the fix breaks then there was never really a fix. So I guess now I will be driving without an airbag since I dont have the money to get this fixed. I will never again in my life purchase another Toyota and will tell everyone I know to do the same!!”
NHTSA complaint #11080705, filed 2018-03, 175,000 miles“My airbag light came on last week and I found a recall for this issue. I just found out that the recall for the airbag light due to a spiral cable in the steering wheel of my Toyota was not covered for my Tacoma model. Further diagnostic revealed it is the spiral cable and they are charging me $600.00. They said it is a safety concern and the airbag would not have deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10621095, filed 2014-08, 112,751 miles“I do not see the recall for the spiral cable assembly on my Tacoma. I read that this VIN is part of a recall for the wiring in the steering wheel that controls my passenger airbag, cruise control and some other functions. It has malfunctioned. Why is it not listed on your website? When I checked on the status of this recall, it shows that my model, according to the VIN does qualify for this. My passenger airbag is not working, and my cruise control is no longer working at speed.”
NHTSA complaint #11119717, filed 2018-08, 80,000 miles“Airbag light stays on for no reason. Never a vehicle crash or airbag deployment. Only 49,800 miles. Spiral cable/clock spring sensor.. I have seen many on this site and after researching, knew mine failed. This should be a recall. Toyota charged me $565.40 to repair. Please recall this obvious defect....”
NHTSA complaint #10405531, filed 2011-06, 49,800 miles“Two years ago the warning light activated for my airbag. After several recall notices on other components I eventually took it in for the repairs. I was shocked to learn the spiral cable had failed and it would be approx. $800 to have repaired. An internet search indicates this is a huge issue with many complaints documented. This should be a recall since it is so common and a safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10429334, filed 2011-10, 35,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V092000Mar 7, 2012Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 tacoma vehicles, manufactured from september 14, 2004, through august 29, 2008. Over time, steering wheel…Covers: Toyota Tacoma 2005–2009
- 06V096000Apr 3, 2006On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag…Covers: Toyota Tacoma 2005–2006, Prius 2004–2006, Lexus LS 2004–2006 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10227898Nov 23, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10132410Jul 20, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year Avanza vehicles. Some hazardous material treatment and handling…
- 10131852Mar 8, 2017Dealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
- 10131851Mar 8, 2017Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 8 | 15% |
| 2022 | 8 | 14% |
| 2021 | 7 | 9% |
| 2020 | 4 | 4% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 13 | 5% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 11 | 11% |
| 2014 | 8 | 9% |
| 2013 | 10 | 8% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 17 | 9% |
| 2010 | 16 | 5% |
| 2009 | 13 | 3% |
| 2008 | 29 | 6% |
| 2007 | 44 | 8% |
| 2006 | 76 | 10% |
| 2005 | 46 | 7% |
| 2004 | 15 | 4% |
| 2003 | 28 | 8% |
| 2002 | 19 | 6% |
| 2001 | 20 | 5% |
| 2000 | 25 | 12% |
| 1999 | 38 | 15% |
| 1998 | 46 | 15% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 16 | 6% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma
242 complaintsSuspension
154 complaintsVehicle speed control
147 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
56 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsSteering
40 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsTires
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology