Model year record

2005 Toyota Tacoma

10 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 874 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V604000

Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf

Component: Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected: 710,711
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-09-29
Owners notified: 2016-01-29

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.

Safety risk

If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V337000

Seat belts

Component: Seat belts
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected: 342,451
Reported to NHTSA: 2013-08-07
Owners notified: 2014-02-24

Defect description

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, through September 7, 2011. If the access doors are repeatedly and forcefully closed, the screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner to the seat belt retractor can loosen over time. If the screws loosen completely, the seat belt pre-tensioner and the retractor spring cover could detach from the seat belt retractor.

Safety risk

If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a severe crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies. Based on the inspection, the seat belt assembly will be replaced or new pre-tensioner screws will be installed with thread-locking sealant and a retractor spring cover with stopper ribs to prevent loosening of the screws. These services will be provided at no cost to the owner. The recall began during February 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V092000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected: 495,470
Reported to NHTSA: 2012-03-07
Owners notified: 2012-08-03

Defect description

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. OVER TIME, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION MAY DAMAGE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING) THAT POWERS THE DRIVERS AIR BAG MODULE. IF DAMAGE OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE AIR BAG MAY BECOME DEACTIVATED.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER IS EXPECTED TO BE MAILED TO OWNERS DURING APRIL 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V036000

Equipment: other: labels

Component: Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
Vehicles affected: 153,418
Reported to NHTSA: 2010-02-03
Owners notified: 2010-05-27

Defect description

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V035000

Equipment: other: labels

Component: Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer: GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 271,417
Reported to NHTSA: 2010-02-03
Owners notified: 2010-05-27

Defect description

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Safety risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V388000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Component: Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 4,445,056
Reported to NHTSA: 2009-10-05
Owners notified: 2009-12-31

Defect description

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.

Safety risk

A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V223000

Equipment: other: labels

Component: Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 27,080
Reported to NHTSA: 2009-06-15
Owners notified: 2009-09-18

Defect description

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Safety risk

INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V096000

Air bags

Component: Air bags
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 133
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-04-03
Owners notified: 2006-04-06

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.

Safety risk

THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V302000

Air bags

Component: Air bags
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 11,592
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-06-28
Owners notified: 2005-07-25

Defect description

ON CERTAIN REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A BENCH SEAT, THE SEAT POSITION AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE SENSOR CONNECTOR PINS ARE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED DUE TO A WIRE HARNESS MANUFACTURING PROCESS ERROR.

Safety risk

IN THIS CONDITION, THE SEAT POSITION AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE SENSOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED, AFFECTING THE ADAPTIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER OCCUPANT RESTRAINT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT POSITION AND SEAT BELT FASTENING CONDITION SENSOR CONNECTOR. AN ADDITIONAL SUB-WIRE HARNESS WILL BE INSTALLED TO CORRECT THE CONNECTOR PIN MANUFACTURING ERROR, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-431-4331.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V050000

Parking brake

Component: Parking brake
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 22,228
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-02-11
Owners notified: 2005-03-03

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CABLE LOCK NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION. IN THIS CONDITION, THE LOCK NUT MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF, WHICH WILL REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARKING BRAKE.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT PLACED INTO THE "PARK" POSITION AND THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A SLOPE, THUS RAISING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CABLE LOCK NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Structure: body	138	126,000 mi
Suspension	124	120,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	82	59,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	72	114,000 mi
Steering	57	110,000 mi
Unknown or other	42	130,000 mi
Air bags	39	86,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	33	82,000 mi
Power train	22	119,650 mi
Engine	18	151,000 mi
Electrical system	16	91,000 mi
Structure	15	41,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	14	20,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	14	6,558 mi
Tires	13	2,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling	10	39,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	10	35,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt	9	3,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	9	23,800 mi
Air bags: frontal	8	78,368 mi
Visibility	8	52,000 mi
Wheels	8	68,100 mi
Service brakes	7	79,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	6	85,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	5	140,500 mi
Seat belts	5	160,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate	5	9,800 mi
Visibility/wiper	5	110,000 mi
Suspension: front	4	5 mi
Suspension: rear	4	10,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	4	35,600 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	3	296 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	3	8,850 mi
Power train: clutch assembly	3	9,400 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer	2	339,740 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	98,146 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	2	—
Equipment	2	1,500 mi
Exterior lighting	2	—
Power train: driveline	2	1,500 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	2	79,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	2	7,500 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	2	13 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments	2	4,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	2	16,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	2	170,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	2	11,300 mi
Air bags: side/window	1	3,400 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking	1	—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	4,501 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	7,965 mi
Electrical system: wiring	1	150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	1	2,300 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	2,000 mi
Parking brake	1	—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable	1	6,558 mi
Power train: manual transmission: lubricant	1	800 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock	1	235 mi
Service brakes, electric	1	6,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	1	100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	18,180 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	1	8,050 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	—
Steering: column	1	30,000 mi
Steering: linkages	1	150,000 mi
Structure: body: door	1	1,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly	1	—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar	1	3,400 mi
Suspension: rear: springs	1	3,900 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly	1	142,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	68,100 mi
Traction control system	1	5,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	16,600 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages	1	—
Visibility: power window devices and controls	1	26,200 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	1	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	1	330 mi

The 2004 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.