The problem
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with either Bridgestone dueler or dunlop grandtrek tires, there is a possibility that the inner bead of the tire May have been damaged. If the bead is damaged, a bulge May develop on the sidewall of the tire and air May leak from the area of the damaged bead.
The risk
If the tire loses air pressure it May lead to a loss of vehicle control and increase the possibility of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect all five tires, including the spare tire, to determine if they are within the affected tire-to-wheel assembly range and replace all involved tires with new tires free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2006. Owners May contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Note: due to an error in the dot serial number section of the technical instructions, a number of vehicles were not inspected correctly. Toyota relaunched this campaign in mid-August 2006.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 06V-235 (06V235000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 6AD |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Component | Tires › Bead |
| Report date | June 26, 2006 |
| Owners notified | July 5, 2006 |
| Vehicles affected | 9,434 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the wheels & tires
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 06V-235 repair free?
Yes. Toyota dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect all five tires, including the spare tire, to determine if they are within the affected tire-to-wheel assembly range and replace all involved tires with new tires free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2006.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 9,434 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.