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