I've owned the truck for a year bought on dec 2019 3rd owner. I see that mines not listed as recalled for frame rust but I'm not sure why when the gas tank looks like it going to fall off and seems only critical sections are severely rusted like the gas tank and where the rear shock absorber sits. I could only see these spots now because they are hard to spot places where the frame joins.
2006 Toyota Tundra fuel system problems
16 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 98,000.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 98,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Delivery: fuel pump1
- Delivery1
At what mileage
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Toyota Tundra fuel system problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Frame corrosion
This investigation was opened based on 20 reports of model year (my) 2000 and 2001 vehicles experiencing severe corrosion of the frame, resulting in either under-body mounted spare tire separation or rear brake failure.the failure report counts shown above are for my 2000 and 2001 vehicles only.by letter of november 16, 2009 toyota has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (09v‑444) of approximately 110,000 model year (my) 2000 through 2003 tundra vehicles.the affected recalled vehicles were sold or are currently registered in the district of columbia and the states of ct, de, il, in, ky, ma, md, me, mi, mn, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, va, vt, wi, wv.toyota alleges high amounts of road salts are used in these areas and excessive corrosion of the rear cross-member (to which the spare tire is mounted) can occur and cause the spare tire to separate from the vehicle and can also lead to rear brake failure.toyota stated: toyota has tentatively concluded that the root cause is a combination of factors, including usage in areas where road salt is applied, inadequate vehicle maintenance (I.e., not following the recommendations in the owner's manual), the design of the rear cross-member, and manufacturing issues.the design of the rear cross-member is such that it is open on the top side and susceptible to accumulation of dirt, water and road salt.manufacturing issues of the rear cross-member related to the coating process also affect its corrosion resistance.toyota also states that owners of my 2000 through 2003 vehicles in states not covered by the recall will be notified on how to obtain the same inspection and repair as the recalled vehicles, free of charge.further toyota states: please note that while toyota has not determined a defect exists in 2004 through 2006 my tundra vehicles, toyota plans on initiating a field action in the near future to prevent future corrosion on those vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the affected region at no cost to the owner.by letter of january 8, 2010 toyota has notified the agency that it amended its defect information report for safety recall 09v‑444 to include the fuel tank mounting system (I.e., fuel tank support straps and fuel tank mounting cross-members) in the safety recall.toyota states: toyota has not decided that the fuel tank mounting system in those vehicles contains a safety-related defect within the meaning of federal motor vehicle safety law.rather, toyota is taking this action at odi's request and to avoid future disagreement with odi with respect to this issue.my 2007 and newer tundra vehicles are not included in any of toyota's actions as the rear cross-member in those vehicles have been redesigned so that it is open on the bottom.the actions taken by toyota are sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist in the subject vehicles.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
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What 2006 Toyota Tundra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 60 MPH on the highway, a tractor trailer entered the contact's lane. The contact depressed the brake pedal and it became stuck to the floorboard. The contact described the failure as a complete loss of brake function. In an effort to avoid a crash, the vehicle was downshifted to third gear and then second gear to stop the vehicle. The contact drove to toyota knoxville (10415 parkside drive, knoxville, tennessee 37922, (865) 312-6618) where it was diagnosed that the brake lines failed. The front and rear brake lines were repaired. In addition, the fuel tank bracket was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and provided the contact with case number: 1808302087. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
Gas tank rear strap is broke and gas tank is hanging down. This truck has never seen a michigan winter I'm in florida for the winters and the truck is in near showroom condition.I don't know steel was produced for the straps but it is dangerous,especially for use in securing the gas tank ,they should have been stainless steel.this should be a recall ,I have found out they were replaced if your frame was replaced so why not just replace the straps if need be.
Uiniversal joints
Secondary air injector pump failed. Hear loud vacuum cleaner noise from pump when starting cold engine, lasts for about 30 seconds. Vehicle only has 67,400 miles on it. There is a recall for later models, not 2006's. $2000 repair.
It started with my gas tank falling off the frame. My wife was driving the truck at the time the gas tank band broke that holds the gas tank to the frame. I then found a hole in the frame on the driver's side, just in front of the sway bar mount, large enough to place my hand in to the center of my palm. Obviously, this vehicle is not safe to drive. I then contacted my dealer that I purchased the vehicle from, down east toyota of brewer, me. The lady I spoke with (lynn), from down east toyota of brewer, maine, was condescending and arrogant eluding that the problem was somehow my fault. I learned from her that apparently there was a recall for rusted frames. I do not recall getting this recall information. But let that go, my dealer that I bought the truck from (down east toyota in brewer, maine) has told me that I should feel fortunate that I got 10 years from the truck. Since this is as long as they are supposed to last anyways. My dealer (down east toyota of brewer, maine) told me my option was that they have a person that buys used vehicles and I could make an appointment with them to see what the junk buyer would give me for my truck. Or, I could pay to have the frame replaced. Given the severity of this kind of issue, and the safety issues raised with a damaged frame, I would have expected to receive notification through registered mail of the issue. Or at least, a follow up letter to insure the first notice was received. As I said, I do not remember getting such notification. I have written to toyota and have heard nothing back as of yet.
While traveling at 65 MPH (posted speed for the us 20 bypass around south bend in}, I drove over a slight bump coming off an overpass bridge. My wife and I heard a whooshing noise from under the truck that was repeated as we drove down the road. When we reached our destination I found the front gas tank retaining strap had broken. The gas tank was dangling just above the pavement and the noise was the plastic skid plate hitting the road. The strap was clearly rusted through after only 98000 miles. It was a full tank of gas. Fortunately there was no fire. Toyota refuses to do anything to help with the repair or accept any responsibility.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, a loud flapping noise emitted from the rear exterior of the vehicle. The contact later noticed that one of the two fuel tank straps was fractured and causing the fuel tank to partially detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where both fuel tank straps were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000. Updated 11/5/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. The contact stated that upon refueling the vehicle, he noticed a minor fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the plastic weld on top of the fuel tank was disconnected, resulting in a fuel leak. The contact was advised to replace the fuel tank. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Sometime in august of 2008 I was driving home from work in my 2006 toyota tundra, the car in front of me was driving very slow. I got irritated, changed lanes and punched my gas pedal. When I took my foot off the gas pedal my truck kept accelerating. I put on the brake and it still didn't stop accelerating, only when I tried again and put the brake on as hard as I could, I heard a "pop" noise and the accelerator went back to normal. I didn't take my truck in to be repaired right away because I had it for about 2 years and it never did that before and it only did it when I punched the gas pedal. I also had no eye witnesses and didn't trust the dealer. So I tried to reproduce the acceleration 3 or 4 more times successfully during light traffic and with witnesses, each time when I put on the brake very hard I heard a "pop" and the accelerator went back to normal. Before I took my truck to the dealer about 2 months later I went on the freeway during light traffic to see how fast the tundra would go and if it would stop by itself. The truck accelerated to about 75 MPH and made the "pop" sound and went back to normal without putting on the brake. I took it in to the dealer and explained everything that had happened and that I had witnesses. They said they would check it out and seemed like they already knew about it. When I went back to the dealer to pick up my truck I brought my wife. The service rep. Took me aside so my wife couldn't hear and told me "officially we didn't find anything wrong, unofficially it did what you said". Then he went on to explain that the old accelerators used to use cables to give the engine more gas, but the new accelerators like mine use a vacuum system to give the engine more gas. He said that my vacuum system had gotten dirty inside, they cleaned it out and they didn't think it would happen again. I am writing this because I recently read about a woman in the newspaper who was being prosecuted for crashing in her lexus.
Questions about the 2006 Toyota Tundra fuel system
Does the 2006 Toyota Tundra have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Toyota Tundra, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Toyota Tundra fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 98,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Toyota Tundra fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Toyota Tundra have the most fuel system problems?
The Toyota Tundra model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2022 (104 complaints), 2023 (75 complaints) and 2024 (49 complaints).
Other 2006 Toyota Tundra problems
Body 169Airbags 134Suspension 91Acceleration 35Brakes 34Steering 25Engine 23Transmission 23Wheels 17Electrical 16Tires 9Lights 3Driver assistance 2Seat belts 2Visibility 2Seats 1
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