2005 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Toyota Tundra, 12% of all 376 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest engine complaint count among 21 Tundra model years. These complaints report 6 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 58,750 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 45
- 12% of 376
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 58,750 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 Toyota Tundra engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 20, 2005, latest Oct 28, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2005 Toyota Tundra
- NHTSA 05V123000Mar 30, 2005Engine5,726 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Certain pickup trucks equipped with both vehicle stability control (vsc) and the trd dual exhaust systems. The trd dual exhaust system met all clearance specifications on models without vsc, however the driver's side exhaust located in a position where contact between a brake line found only on vehicles with vsc and the trd exhaust pipe might occur.
Risk: In this condition, the exhaust pipe flange may rub against the right rear brake line, which could cause brake fluid leakage. This could lead to an increase of vehicle stopping distance, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if so equipped, will replace the trd dual exhaust system free of charge. During this replacement, the dealer will also inspect the specific brake line to assure it has not been damaged and replace it if necessary. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Engine complaints by Tundra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Toyota Tundra have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Toyota Tundra, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 58,750 miles.
- Which Toyota Tundra year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2023 Toyota Tundra has the most engine complaints (224), compared with 45 for the 2005.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Toyota Tundra?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota Tundra concerns the engine: 05V123000.