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Toyota Tundra 2005 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2005 Toyota Tundra: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

376Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
12Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
15Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
52Complaints 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 Structure91 complaints

91 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags82 complaints

82 complaints; 7 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 05V254000, 05V328000, 15V285000, 15V286000, 16V065000, 18V883000, 19V741000.

Suspension82 complaints

82 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V013000.

Brakes44 complaints

44 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine25 complaints

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

Vehicle Speed Control24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V396000.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 10V035000, 10V036000.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 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.

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.

05V328000Reported July 20, 2005 - 2,527 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 2,527 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.

10V035000Reported February 3, 2010 - 271,417 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 271,417 vehicles across all affected models.

10V036000Reported February 3, 2010 - 153,418 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 153,418 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.

16V065000Reported February 5, 2016 - 320,409 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 320,409 vehicles across all affected models.

16V396000Reported June 2, 2016 - 7,749 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 7,749 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.

Complaints by Year Received

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

200510
200611
200728
20089
20095
201031
20119
201210
201312
201429
201554
201627
201721
20189
201927
202026
202120
202211
20237
202413
20254
20263
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.