2006 Toyota Tacoma
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 782 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Tacoma model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 66 involved a crash and 7 involved a fire. 31 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerJun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerNov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Campaign 14V743000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rear, springs, leaf spring assembly, leafSep 29, 2014
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.
If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
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.
Campaign 14V604000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsAug 7, 2013
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 13V337000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalMar 7, 2012
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.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
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.
Campaign 12V092000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
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.
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
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.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
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.
Campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalOct 5, 2009
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 09V388000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsJun 15, 2009
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."
INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Campaign 09V223000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsApr 3, 2006
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.
THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
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.
Campaign 06V096000 on NHTSA.gov
Tires, beadMar 2, 2006
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE BEAD OF THE TIRE MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE TIRES ONTO THE WHEELS.
IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A BULGE MAY BE FORMED ON THE SIDEWALL AND AIR MAY LEAK FROM THE AREA OF THE DAMAGED BEAD AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRES AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 06V061000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
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Air bags, Oct 3, 2012
THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT HAS COME ON IN THE DASH. IT IS INDICATING THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG IS INOPERATIVE DUE TO A FAULTY SQUIB. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. *TR
Air bags, Sep 20, 2012
VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR SPIRAL CABLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON. TOYOTA HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG AND ARE USING THE SPIRAL CABLE AS AN EXCUSE TO GET YOU IN AND THEN CHARGE YOU FOR FIXING THEIR FAULTY AIRBAG. TOYOTA SHOULD BE RECALLING THE VEHICLES FOR FAULTY AIRBAGS NOT SPIRAL CABLES. THE MORE INVESTIGATION I DO THE MORE I CAN SEE THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND ARE BEING IGNORED BY TOYOTA. *TR
Air bags, Sep 19, 2012
2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER SENT REPAIR DOCUMENTS REGARDING CLOCK SPRING AND SPIRAL CABLE REPLACEMENT *TGW
Air bags, Jun 26, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STARTED THAT THE IGNITION AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V092000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL). THE AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THREE WEEKS AND THE VEHICLE MUST REMAIN AT THE DEALER DURING THAT TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT WAS DISPLEASED TO KNOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO REMAIN AT THE DEALER AFTER WAITING FOR FIVE WEEKS TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Air bags, Jun 25, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V092000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. AFTER REPAIR, ANOTHER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE WHICH WARNING LIGHT THAT WAS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS ILLUMINATED SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED IT MAY BE RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, BUT THEY REFUSED TO INSPECT AND REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER ONLY TURNED OFF THE AIR BAG LIGHT. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Air bags, May 13, 2012
THE AIRBAG (SRS) LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. A LITTLE RESEARCH HAS UNCOVERED THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. I WOULD THINK A RECALL WOULD BE IN ORDER DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS INJURY IF THE SYSTEM DID NOT FUNCTION IN AN ACCIDENT. WHY HAS A RECALL NOT BEEN ISSUED? *TR
Air bags, Apr 16, 2012
AIRBAG LIGHT ON. HAD VEHICLE DIAGNOSED BY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. SAID VEHICLE NEEDS NEW SPIRAL CABLE (CLOCK SPRING). CALLED DEALER FOR RECALL INFORMATION AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS A PENDING RECALL OUT SOMETIME THIS SUMMER 2012 BUT IF WANTED TO REPAIR NOW WOULD BE AT MY EXPENSE. WHY NO ACTION ON KNOWN PROBLEM. THERE ARE EVEN ADS ON EBAY TO REPAIR THE SPIRAL CABLE AND/OR CONNECTORS. ONE SUCH VENDOR HAS DONE HUNDREDS OF REPAIRS. *JS
Air bags, Mar 9, 2012
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. I WENT INTO TOYOTA ESCONDIDO TO HAVE IT CHECKED. COST 105.00 TO HAVE THEM TELL ME IT WAS THE SPIRAL CABLE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. STATED THAT NONE OF MY AIRBAGS WOULD WORK IF THAT LIGHT WAS ON AND THAT MY INSURANCE WOULD NOT COVER ME IN AN ACCIDENT IF THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TOTAL COST FOR REPAIR $654.80. I HAVE TALKED TO MANY TACOMA OWNERS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THEY HAVE ALL EXPERIENCED IT. SOME HAVE IT FAIL UNDER WARRANTY AND SOME LIKE ME HAVE TO PAY. THIS SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING. *TR
Air bags, Mar 4, 2012
THE SRS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AT APPROXIMATELY 73,500 MILES. TOYOTA DIAGNOSE IT AS A FAILED SPIRAL CABLE. THE COST TO REPLACE IT WAS ~$590 (INCLUDING THE $89 THEY CHARGED TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. AFTER RESEARCHING THE WEB, I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS COMPONENT FAILING FOR THE 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM (AND SHOULD NOT FAIL AT THIS LOW MILEAGE), I AM REQUESTING A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH, THE 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Air bags, Electrical system, Feb 28, 2012
AIR BAG LIGHT ON, HORN NOT WORKING. DEALER SAID DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING IN STEERING COLUMN. *TR
Air bags, Feb 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SQUIB UP SPIRAL WIRING FAILURE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE SQUIB WIRE IN ORDER TO GET THE AIR BAGS TO OPERATE PROPERLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91.000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Jan 17, 2012, crash
INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT GOING 45 MPH. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Air bags, Dec 13, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS ILLUMINATE CONSTANTLY. IN CASE OF A CRASH THE AIR BAY WOULD NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED IT NEEDED A SPIRAL CABLE AND CLOCK SPRING. THERE ARE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTY FOR THIS FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,375
Electrical system, Air bags, Nov 28, 2011
AT AROUND 48,000 MILES, AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS DIAGNOSED AT BROKEN SPIRAL CABLE. TOTAL COST TO FIX WAS 460 DOLLARS WITH LABOR. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 06 TACOMA. *KB
Air bags, Nov 8, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE ENGINE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THEY STATED THE SPIRAL CABLE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,950. UPDATED 12/06/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DIAGNOSTIC CODES INDICATED THE SPIRAL CABLE FAILED WHICH INITIATES THE DRIVER AIR BAG. UPDATED 12/16/11
Air bags, Oct 28, 2011
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON AND WAS QUOTED A PRICE OF $500 TO REPAIR. IF NOT FIXED, AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY! SOMETHING CALL "CLOCK SPRING" UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL HAS MALFUNCTIONED. *TR
Air bags, Oct 19, 2011
2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG SYSTEM *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A FAULTY SPIRAL CABLE IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. *JB
Air bags, Oct 10, 2011
TWO YEARS AGO THE WARNING LIGHT ACTIVATED FOR MY AIRBAG. AFTER SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES ON OTHER COMPONENTS I EVENTUALLY TOOK IT IN FOR THE REPAIRS. I WAS SHOCKED TO LEARN THE SPIRAL CABLE HAD FAILED AND IT WOULD BE APPROX. $800 TO HAVE REPAIRED. AN INTERNET SEARCH INDICATES THIS IS A HUGE ISSUE WITH MANY COMPLAINTS DOCUMENTED. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL SINCE IT IS SO COMMON AND A SAFETY CONCERN. *KB
Air bags, Sep 20, 2011
DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON. DIAGNOSED AS A FAILED SPIRAL CABLE. TOYOTA MOTORS THROUGH THEIR DEALER SHIP REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANY RESPONSIBILITY (ROMAMO TOYOTA, SYRACUSE NY ) INTERNET RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THIS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONGST TOYOTA VEHICLES AND ESPECIALLY 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA'S THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN A RECALL ITEM? *TR
Air bags, Jul 26, 2011
I TOOK MY 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH 68,392 MILES ON THE ODOMETER TO MY LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE OF A TIRE PROBLEM. I MENTIONED THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT BEING DISPLAYED. AFTER THE TIRE PROBLEM WAS ADDRESSED, THE SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD ME THAT THE TECH FOUND THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ON AND THAT THE COST OF REPLACING THE CLOCK SPRING IS $500. THE SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD ME THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL STILL FUNCTION DESPITE THE WARNING LIGHT. THE INFORMATION REGARDING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT NOTED ON THE INVOICE. *TR
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 19, 2011
AIR BAG/SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT IS ON FOR NO REASON. *KB
Air bags, Jun 7, 2011
AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON FOR NO REASON. NEVER A VEHICLE CRASH OR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. ONLY 49,800 MILES. SPIRAL CABLE/CLOCK SPRING SENSOR.. I HAVE SEEN MANY ON THIS SITE AND AFTER RESEARCHING, KNEW MINE FAILED. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. TOYOTA CHARGED ME $565.40 TO REPAIR. PLEASE RECALL THIS OBVIOUS DEFECT.... *TR
Air bags, May 24, 2011
2006 TOYOTA TACOMA, 4X4. 85,000MI, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG WARNING LITE CAME ON. ONLINE SEARCH INDICATES PROBLEM IS FAIRLY COMMON. $800 REPAIR ESTIMATES. SAFETY ISSUE SHOULD BE COVERED BY TOYOTA. NOW DRIVING WITH COMPROMISED SAFETY SYSTEM. LAWSUIT??? *TR
Air bags, May 16, 2011
SRS INDICATOR LIGHT APPEARED ON DASHBOARD. I DROVE 100 MILES TO NEAREST DEALER WHO COULD DIAGNOSE AIRBAG ISSUES. I WAS TOLD THE SPIRAL CABLE FAILED AND THEREFORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. QUOTED $400 FOR PART, PLUS 1.5 HRS OF LABOR, SO A TOTAL NEAR $600. CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY TOLD ME "SORRY!" BUT WOULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. I'VE BEEN DRIVING WITHOUT A WORKING AIR BAG FOR ALMOST 2 MONTHS NOW, SIMPLY BC I CAN'T AFFORD $600 FOR SOMETHING I DIDN'T BREAK. MILEAGE WAS NEAR 90000 MILES WHEN SRS LIGHT CAME ON. FROM READING THIS WEBSITE, OBVIOUSLY A RECALL IS NEEDED. TOYOTA JUST ANNOUNCED A SIMILAR ISSUE (SPIRAL CABLE) RECALL FOR THE 2006 HIGHLANDER, SO I'M ASSUMING THE TACOMA IS NEXT IN LINE! IF NOT, IT WILL BE HEFTY LAWSUIT WHEN AIRBAGS AREN'T DEPLOYING BC OF AN "OVERSIGHT" FROM TOYOTA. *TR
Air bags, May 11, 2011
2006 TOYOTA TACOMA..AT 95000 MI SRS LIGHT HAS COME ON AND HAS STAYED ON I HAVE TRIED MY BEST TO RULE OUT ANY CAUSES AND CANT COME UP WITH ANYTHING. I DO KNOW THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS. I CANNOT AFFORD TO TAKE THIS TRUCK TO THE DEALER RIGHT NOW SO I AM DRIVING WITHOUT PROTECTION.. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE AND WONT DO ANYTHING EVEN THOUGH THIS IS CLEARLY A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. *TR