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2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA Safety Overview

The 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 8 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
  • Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
  • Air bags:side/window

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for TOYOTA TUNDRA owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA 19V741000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-20...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 19V741000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/17/2019
2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA 18V883000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toy...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 18V883000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/12/2018
2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA 16V396000

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequ...

If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 16V396000: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/2/2016
2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA 16V065000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyot...

If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.

NHTSA Recall 16V065000: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/5/2016
2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA 15V285000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they a...

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 15V285000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/13/2015
2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA 15V286000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they ...

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 15V286000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/13/2015
2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA 10V035000

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ...

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

NHTSA Recall 10V035000: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/3/2010
2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA 10V036000

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMP...

A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

NHTSA Recall 10V036000: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/3/2010

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.