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2005 Toyota Tundra Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2005 Toyota Tundra has 14 recalls, 374 complaints.

14

Recalls

374

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

19V741000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matri...

18V883000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and...

22E002000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints for 2004-2007 Toyota Sequoia and 2004-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles, MOOG part nu...

16V065000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tund...

15V286000

AIR BAGS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Cor...

16V396000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-20...

15V285000

AIR BAGS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles...

05V254000

AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' THE...

10V035000

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 STAN...

06E049000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLE...

10V036000

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 SAF...

07V013000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND MINI VANS, DUE TO POSSIBLE IMPROPER FINISHING OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT, SOME BALL JOINTS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INCID...

05V328000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND OPTIONAL FABRIC FRONT CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL...

05V123000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BOTH VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) AND THE TRD DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEMS. THE TRD DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM MET ALL CLEARA...

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Rating for: 2005 Toyota Tundra Extended Cab

Top Complaint Categories

AIR BAGS
79
STRUCTURE
60
SUSPENSION
40
POWER TRAIN
20
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
10

Problems by Component

Airbags82Suspension68Structure65Powertrain28Brakes25Steering21Engine19Other19Speed Control14Electrical11Tires9Visibility4

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 9, 2025STRUCTUREThe frame is so rusted in my truck my mechanic said it may snap at anytime and is not safe to drive....
Oct 20, 2025SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREThis report addresses the critical structural integrity concerns related to excessive corrosion, and...
Oct 20, 2025ENGINESuddenly unintended acceleration has happened multiple times with the brake depressed and the accele...
Jun 12, 2025STRUCTURE1)Frame is rusting out. Not repairable. 2) Fuel tank strap rusted through and broken.
Aug 22, 2024STRUCTUREknow issue with Toyota Tundra Frame, and refuse to give option to repair.
Aug 12, 2024SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFrame is rusted beyond repair both in the front and rear of the truck. fuel tank strap is rusted thr...
Jun 28, 2024STRUCTUREWe are the first owner of this 2005 Toyota Tundra Limited with only 91K miles. The frame is rusted ...
May 30, 2024SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR FRAME RUST ISSUES. THE DEALER UNDER COATED THE FRAME IN-LIEU OF REPLAC...
May 24, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERI purchased a 2005 Toyota Tundra for my son for his first vehicle. After taking it to a professional...
Apr 23, 2024SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the driver’s...
Apr 18, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERWas told my truck would not be able to be inspected next year because of a rotting FRAME! This poten...
Apr 1, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe frame on this truck is severely compromised by rust. This is a well known problem with early Toy...
Feb 15, 2024STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERFrame corrosion through out the entire frame. Recently the steering rack broke away from the frame c...
Jan 15, 2024SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREFrame rusted thru to point it is unsafe to drive
Jan 1, 2024STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the sub frame was rusted and had hole...
Nov 13, 2023SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERFrame and suspension is rotted away badly was recall on frame In 2005
Nov 1, 2023STRUCTURESevere frame rust due to cheap frame material. Earlier year models were recalled but 05 and 06 were ...
Oct 15, 2023STRUCTURESevere rust throughout the frame
Aug 1, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe frames of Toyota trucks are known for rusting through and perforating causing the vehicle to be ...
Aug 1, 2023STRUCTUREOriginal owner. Well known frame rust safety issue as documented by thousands of 2005 Tundra owners....