Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Toyota Tacoma owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I was driving my Toyota Tacoma and all of the sudden, without any warning I felt an abrupt bump which caused the bed of the truck to jump a foot in the air. Looking in my mirrors to find out what happened I saw a tire rolling beside my truck past me into the other lane. Thankfully there were no cars approaching. I pulled over and examined my vehicle. I saw my spare was not there. I found the wheel now laying in the middle of the street and realized this was my spare tire that came off. In the street near where the bump occurred I found the spare retention part and a metal part with frayed wires. I put the spare tire and parts in the truck and called the Toyota Corperate and told them what happened. I was informed that my vehicle was not subject to a recall for the spare tire retention system. They informed me that I would need to take it to the dealer for inspection. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma equipped with hankook roadhandler sport tires, size: p245/75/r16 (na). While driving 65 MPH, there was a vibration in the tires and the rear passenger side tire blew out. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and an eyewitness was able to install the spare tire. The vehicle was taken to sears auto (located at 693 stillwater ave bangor, maine 0441) where it was confirmed that the entire sidewall failed due to a defect of the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware and informed the contact that the tire was exclusively manufactured for sears. The tire was not replaced. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 160,000 and the tire failure mileage was unknown. The dot number was not available.
The left front wheel bearing failed at about 72000 miles. A year later both rear tire bearings failed at about 77000 miles. In both instances I noted an abnormal low pitched rumbling sound coming from the wheels as I drove the vehicle. The need to replace three bearings on a vehicle that has less than 80,000 miles is clearly abnormal and suggest a manufacturing defect. No unusual loads or road travel was undertaken by this vehicle. This is a revised report for odi # 10746795
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. While the contact was driving approximately 35 MPH, the tire air pressure sensor warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician stated the air pressure was low in the tire and dispensed air into the tire. The contact was uncertain of the location of the tire on the vehicle. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle had been taken to an authorized dealer on six separate occasions for the identical failures which there were no resolutions. The failures continued to occur. Also, there was a replacement of the tire rims. In addition, the rear passenger tire exploded without warning causing the vehicle to travel uncontrollably. The contact was able to gain control with no injuries. The failure mileage was 200. The VIN was unavailable.
While rotating tires, I have had three different wheel lugs break, one approximately 10000 miles previously and two on the same wheel on the date indicated above. The lug nuts where not cross threaded. These lugs where broken while torquing the nuts per the manufacturer specification. The torque wrench was not professionally calibrated, but was compared to a recently calibrated torque wrench, both wrenches coincided. Granted the lugs have had a small amount of oil for lubrication. However, I had a gentleman whom was a metallurgist his working career and did failure analysis for a oil company. Based on visual inspection of the failure, he indicated the part failed from fatigue and was not over torqued. Therefore, if a fatigue is proven by further analysis, my concern is that these parts could cause failure while traveling at highway speed with detrimental results.
December 2006 truck parked with emergency brake off and would not move below freezing temperature. All four wheels locked up. Towed to dealer, after numerous attempts to fix he stated the wheel bearing were leaking grease and freezing up so truck would not move. Truck operates good all year till it gets below freezing and wheels lock up. Dealer does not know the problem, but only happens when parked and below freezing. December 10 2012 rear wheels lock up while driving in below freezing causing truck to slide and miss two on coming cars, truck ends up in ditch. Would sell vehicle but afraid anyone driving it in cold weather would be stranded or in a fatal wreck. Are other trucks having same issue as I hunt and go back 30 miles into the woods and if freezes I would be stranded.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the label on his vehicle requires the air pressure in his tires to be at 29 psi. When tire pressure is at 29 psi, the pressure indicator light illuminates and remains lit. The vehicle drifts all over the road and the tires wear out quickly from under inflation. The tire manufacturer stated that the air pressure for the tires should be 51 psi. A mechanic at another shop stated that 45 psi is the best air pressure for that climate. The contact agreed and stated that the vehicle drives the best at 45 psi. The contact did not provide tire information because he stated that the tires were not the issue. The current mileage was 9,000 and failure mileage was 8,950.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact noticed that the tire pressure warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician was unable to diagnose a failure. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front driver side and the front and rear passenger side rims were corroded. The vehicle was included in the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 06V061000 (tires:bead) and taken to the dealer for inspection but the tires were not replaced under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000. Updated 01/03/12 upadted 01/05/12
Spare tire cable snapped on the morning of 7/12/12.snapping of the cable resulted in the rear of the vehicle becoming airborne and shifting to the side while in mid air. Luckily time was on my side. I was working nights and had this incident unfolded while working my normal day shift, I am positive there would have been contact between my vehicle with another vehicle, or another vehicle with tire and rim on route 287 north in new jersey as the roads are packed like sardines in a can yet moving at a brisk pace. I did not know what is was at first but immediately pulled off into the shoulder. Found the wheel and noticed that the unused spare tire is now in need of replacement at a cost of $180.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle has dunlop grand trek tires, size p24575r16. While driving 60 MPH, the contact heard a popping sound and the low tire pressure light illuminated. He pulled over and noticed a blow out on the rear driver side tire and cracks on the sidewall. As of August 16, 2007, the dealer has not inspected the tire. There is a recall for the tire bead (NHTSA campaign # 06V061000), however, the dealer and manufacturer stated that they were unaware of any recall. The contact felt that his vehicle should be included in the recall and submitted complaint number 918236 to the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 15,900.
Related recalls
Tires › Bead
On certain pickup trucks, the bead of the tire May be damaged due to improper assembly of the tires onto the wheels.
Remedy: 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.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Tacoma years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2006 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma, 3% of the model year's 782 complaints. The component named most often is bead (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Toyota Tacoma wheel & tire problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 06V-061 (bead, Mar 2, 2006). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2006 Toyota Tacoma wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 20,000 miles, and 65% before 25,000 miles.
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.