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Toyota Tundra 2004 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2004 Toyota Tundra: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

466Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
16Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
37Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Vehicle Structure204 complaints

204 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension156 complaints

156 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 05V225000, 07V013000.

Air Bags50 complaints

50 complaints; 5 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 05V254000, 15V285000, 15V286000, 18V883000, 19V741000.

Unknown Or Other48 complaints

48 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train46 complaints

46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine11 complaints

11 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V123000.

Tires9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

05V123000Reported March 30, 2005 - 5,726 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on March 30, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 5,726 vehicles across all affected models.

05V225000Reported May 17, 2005 - 768,379 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 768,379 vehicles across all affected models.

05V254000Reported June 2, 2005 - 156,111 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 156,111 vehicles across all affected models.

07V013000Reported January 19, 2007 - 533,124 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on January 19, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 533,124 vehicles across all affected models.

15V285000Reported May 13, 2015 - 1,973,468 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,973,468 vehicles across all affected models.

15V286000Reported May 13, 2015 - 1,069,055 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,069,055 vehicles across all affected models.

18V883000Reported December 12, 2018 - 168,993 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 168,993 vehicles across all affected models.

19V741000Reported October 17, 2019 - 928,220 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 928,220 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA06014Opened August 2, 2006 - Closed February 28, 2007

LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 07V013000.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE09049Opened October 6, 2009 - Closed January 26, 2010

FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V444000.

PE09049Opened October 6, 2009 - Closed January 26, 2010

FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V444000.

PE09049Opened October 6, 2009 - Closed January 26, 2010

FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V444000.

PE09049Opened October 6, 2009 - Closed January 26, 2010

FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V444000.

PE09049Opened October 6, 2009 - Closed January 26, 2010

FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V444000.

PE09049Opened October 6, 2009 - Closed January 26, 2010

FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V444000.

PE09049Opened October 6, 2009 - Closed January 26, 2010

FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V444000.

PE09049Opened October 6, 2009 - Closed January 26, 2010

FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V444000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

RQ06005Opened April 10, 2006 - Closed August 9, 2006

LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20047
200514
200628
200731
200811
20099
201010
201111
201224
201338
201439
201542
201635
201730
201819
201941
202024
202117
20229
202312
20248
20252
20265
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.