2005 Toyota Tundra Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2005 Toyota Tundra, 1% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. While stopped at a traffic light, the contact's vehicle was hit from the rear. The contact stated that the metal support in the head rest came through the padding and hit him in the head, causing him to lose consciousness. A police report was filed. The head rest had not been repaired per the manufacturer's request. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000 and the current mileage was approximately 115,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10369812, filed 2010-12, 113,000 miles“2005 Toyota Tundra. S10 appropriate handling- letter to the secretary from regarding Toyota problems the consumer stated the oil pan was cracked on the side, the rack and pinion assembly and fan had to be replaced. The drivers side door was loose, the spring was sticking out of the seat cover. The consumer has since sold the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10387068, filed 2011-03Related recalls
- 16V396000Jun 2, 2016Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry…Covers: Toyota Tundra 2005–2010, Camry 1988–1990, 2005–2010, Highlander 2005–2011 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 10132055Nov 4, 2013Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover…
- 10042555Sep 6, 2011Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 3% |
| 2024 | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 1% |
| 2022 | 13 | 3% |
| 2021 | 4 | 17% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2005 Toyota Tundra
91 complaintsAir bags
83 complaintsSuspension
76 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTires
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Tundra
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.
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