2006 Toyota Tundra Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 134about this part
- Share
- 25%of 545 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 134 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Toyota Tundra, 25% of the 545 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 12 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 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.
“My vehicle has been in the dealer (liberty Toyota) for the past three months for ecu passenger airbag issues. To date, Toyota corporate engineers have not been able to fix the issue. My service manager told me that this issue has happened in two other states in the country. I elevated the problem today to Toyota corporation and they have assigned a case number to it.”
NHTSA complaint #10944680, filed 2017-01, 150,000 miles“I received a safety recall notice for airbags from Toyota who strongly recommends that you have this safety recall remedy performed immediately. If you do not follow the instructions in this letter, you should not drive your vehicle. When calling for an appointment on july 28, 2015 at Toyota of fort worth, 9001 camp bowie w blvd, fort worth, tx I was told that they wouldn't have replacement parts until september 23, 2015. I'm unable to park the vehicle for 2 months, it is my only transportation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10744518, filed 2015-07, 55,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 19v741000 (air bags) and inquired of manufacturer and dealer resposnibility in regards to the recall remedy. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under an unknown air bag recall at an unknown dealer however, he was not satisfied with the repairs as the dealer left adhesive glue visible on the dashboard and paneling that was removed to replace the passenger side air bag. …”
NHTSA complaint #11307771, filed 2020-02, 18,000 miles“Received a safety recall notice from Toyota some time back in regards to the passenger air bag. Notice does not indicate when the remedy can be performed, but does recommend not allowing anyone to ride in the font passenger seat. This is beyond words. How is this possible, put some pressure on the manufacturer. It is their problem, make them fix it now. Telling someone not to use a passenger seat in a pickup is asinine. Recall is pathetic.”
NHTSA complaint #10765337, filed 2015-09, 150,000 miles“Toyota is being dishonest and scamming consumers on the safety recall for the front passenger airbag inflator module. I received a recall letter on july 22 and called local Toyota dealer the same day. They set up an appointment on july 28 to take care of the recall. The letter from Toyota is written to cover their negligence and liability by stating to not use the passenger seat. This basically takes the vehicle out of use for many things a truck provides outside of a single driver. …”
NHTSA complaint #10744302, filed 2015-07, 90,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V741000Oct 17, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix…Covers: Toyota Tundra 2003–2006, Corolla 2003–2013, Lexus SC430 2002–2010 +14 more
- 16V065000Feb 5, 2016Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and…Covers: Toyota Tundra 2005–2006, Lexus LX470 2003–2006, Toyota Land Cruiser 2003–2006 +3 more
- 15V285000May 13, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles…Covers: Toyota Tundra 2003–2006, Sequoia 2002–2007, Lexus SC 2002–2007 +3 more
- 15V286000May 13, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla…Covers: Toyota Tundra 2003–2006, Sequoia 2002–2007, Lexus SC 2002–2007 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10251075Jan 25, 2024DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with a front passenger airbag. A part inside the airbag could explode, shooting sharp metal fragments at vehicle occupants. This could cause…
- 10251073Jan 25, 2024DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with a front passenger airbag. A part inside the airbag could explode, shooting sharp metal fragments at vehicle occupants. This could cause…
- 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…
- 10217806Jul 28, 2022CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
- 10217804Jul 28, 2022CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Toyota?s…
- 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…
- 10131961Jan 14, 2014Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury…
- 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…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 5 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 7 | 8% |
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 9 | 6% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 9 | 3% |
| 2007 | 14 | 4% |
| 2006 | 134 | 25% |
| 2005 | 83 | 22% |
| 2004 | 50 | 11% |
| 2003 | 86 | 22% |
| 2002 | 21 | 4% |
| 2001 | 8 | 2% |
| 2000 | 19 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Tundra
169 complaintsSuspension
91 complaintsOther or unknown
65 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsWheels
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsTires
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Tundra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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