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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TBET34196S504000 · Checked Aug 8, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 9

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5TBET34196S•••••• 2006 Toyota TUNDRA

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2006 Toyota TUNDRA build (9 vs 5).

9on this build
494on the model
95builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Air Bags 3 Structure 2 Engine 2 Electrical System 1

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Air Bags crash Jul 2014
The contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. While driving at 55 mph, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that there were no injuries sustained and a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic.…
Structure Dec 2019
2006 toyota tundra purchased new from toyota dealership in central pa; one owner. Customer purchased dealer offered undercoating due to known climate conditions of central pa in order to prevent undercarriage corrosion. Same dealership (under new ownership) carried out corrosion…
Engine Jan 2016
The contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. While driving 35 mph, the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the secondary air injection valve and pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer…
Vehicle Speed Control Jan 2014
The truck went into limp mode" reducing power and acceleration.. At highway speeds, in traffic, or in remote places, this creates a serious safety issue. Issue appears to be "air injection pump" and/or related valves. This is a well-documented issue with the toyota tundra…
Suspension Oct 2011
Frame is rusting nearly on half, at front suspension
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5TBET34196S504000 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.