Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Toyota Tundra owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact was driving 30 MPH and there was an abnormal increase in engine rpms causing the transmission not to shift correctly. She depressed the brakes and the tachometer increased to 2 and would not decline. In addition, when she attempted to shift into reverse and released the brakes, the rear tires began to spin and she crashed rear-end into a boulder. The rear bumper was damaged and there were no injuries. The dealer stated they were advised by the manufacturer not to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle has had three transmissions since purchase. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 53,000. Updated 11/9/10 the consumer stated the transmission had to be replaced three times. …
Tl contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. He slightly tapped the accelerator pedal, and then the vehicles speed increased and crashed into an embankment. There were no reported injuries. An authorized technician inspected the vehicle; however, he did not provide a remedy because he could not duplicate the failure. He filed a complaint with the manufacturer, in which a technician specialist was sent to inspect the vehicle. The specialist was also unable to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,107. Updated 04/22/10. The consumer did not stated if a police report was filed. Updated 06/14/10.
My husband had a crash on 06/26/2009 on his Toyota Tundra 2006 in concord, california (highway 242). He said he was on the freeway and the traffic stopped suddenly. He pushed the brake pedal, but the truck kept running at the speed that it was without stopping. He crashed 3 cars, and the Toyota Tundra 2006 was a total lost. Thank god nobody was hurt in that accident. But it took us so long for the insurance company to reimbursed us the cost of the truck. Also, I think it wasn't fair, because the truck was in such good condition, he was taking care of that truck like it was his baby.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 to 75 MPH, the front end of the vehicle vibrated violently. In addition, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 100 MPH while the brake was depressed. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a cement wall. The contact did not have any injury to report. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer inspected the vehicle and concluded that nothing was wrong with it. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and the brake pedal failed to respond when depressed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.
2006 Toyota Tundra need a copy of complaint. See odi# 10293568 3/12/2010 update the consumer stated the gas pedal became stuck and he had to hit a pole to avoid going over an 8 foot embankment. Updated 03/26/10
Odi numbers, 10183308, 10288886, 10293097, 10293888. These are odi's that are in regards to my vehicle. I have said all along that the problem is electrical. I still maintain that. I have had the vehicle seen by the factory rep and received a letter from tms saying that everything is working as designed. They even looked at my throttle linkage. I don't have linkage. So what else have they looked at. If it worked as designed, why does it work differently than it did when new? I have suggested many times over that tms take my truck back and use it as a test vehicle. I have not had it repaired for that reason. My truck has done all sorts of weird things. That is why I feel that it would make a fantastic vehicle to use to find the problem with the electrical system. …
Why have my odi's not been addressed ? 10183308, 10288886, 10293097, 10293888, 10314732. I have a 2006 Toyota Tundra that has problems with it since nov. 2006. That is when I purchased it. Unfortunately for me I didn't have repair orders written up. I am not on the recall list and that's fine. But regardless I want my vehicle fixed. I was in an accident in oct. 2009 due to sua. I reported it to my dealer and my insurance carrier. The vehicle was looked at by a factory rep. It was decided by Toyota that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. I was told by Toyota to get an estimate on repairs. That was a preliminary estimate of just under $2000.00. I was told not to have the repairs done until I heard from Toyota. To this day of March 5, 2010 the vehicle has not been repaired. I chose not to have the truck fixed because I was hoping Toyota would, as mr. …
My 2006 Toyota Tundra pickup truck has developed maximum acceleration on seven (7) occasions when I made hard accelerations in order to pass other vehicles while also engaging the resume mode of the cruise control. On the first two (2) occasions I applied the brakes heavily with no results and my vehicle continued to accelerate and I was forced to knock the truck out of gear and the engine continued to run a max rpms and I keep pumping the gas pedal until the engine finally slowed. The last time a similar event occurred I had a open highway after passing a slower vehicle so I cut the ignition off and my vehicle slowed down, I turned the ignition back on and my truck went to max acceleration again. The third time I cut the ignition off I heard a thump in the floor board close the gas pedal and the vehicle slowed and operated normally when I turned the ignition back on. …
2006 Tundra 4 door overspeed when driving in cruise control. When driving at highway speed with cruise control on and approaching a slight incline, the vehicle will drop into passing gear and the throttle will go to full throttle. This will cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, especially on a rain slick road. This has happened many times, and although I am aware that it could happen, it still startles me when it occurs. If close behind another vehicle, this could lead to an rear end accident. The normal progression should be dropping out of overdrive, with a gradual acceleration to maintain set speed, and then back to overdrive when set speed is obtained. Dealer called Toyota and they claimed this is normal operation. Documented with Toyota dealer, and now with NHTSA. …
Acceleration complaints in other Tundra years
Frequently asked questions
How common are acceleration problems on the 2006 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the speed control & acceleration of the 2006 Toyota Tundra, 6% of the model year's 545 complaints. The component named most often is cruise control (6 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Toyota Tundra acceleration problems?
No. NHTSA lists no speed control & acceleration recall for the 2006 Toyota Tundra, though it has 10 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Toyota Tundra acceleration problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 39,000 miles, and 32% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 7 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to speed control & acceleration problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.