2006 Toyota Tundra Equipment Problems
2 owner-reported equipment complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Equipment Recalls (3)
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 VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Fix: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
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 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
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 CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Owner Complaints (2)
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A SET OF WEATHERTECK FRONT FLOOR MATS PART # W40 FOR MY 2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA. I ORDERED THESE MATS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THEY WERE A CUSTOM FIT MAT FOR MY VEHICLE. THEY INCLUDE THE NECESSARY HOOKS TO ATTACH THE MAT TO THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR. BUT THIS IS CONSIDERED A "GENERIC" MAT AND SOLD FOR ALL TYPES OF VEHICLES. WITH THE PURCHASER RESPONSIBLE FOR MODIFYING THEM IF NECESSARY. THE DESIGN OF THE MAT POSITIONS THE RIGHT EDGE DIRECTLY UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR IT WILL HANG ON THE RIGHT EDGE OF THE MAT. ON THE WEATHERTECH WEB SITE IT SHOWS 2 PICTURES OF THE W40 MAT. ONE OF WHICH HAS THE CORRECT SHAPE FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR. THE OTHER IS THE WRONG DESIGN AND THE ONE YOU RECEIVE. THESE MATS SHOULD NOT BE SOLD AS A "GENERIC" FOR VEHICLES THEY DO NOT FIT. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL AND WANTED TO FILE A COMPLAINT SINCE AN OVERLOAD IN THE VEHICLE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. HE REFERENCE RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V223000, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 52,153.