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2006 Toyota Tacoma — V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 Tacoma V6.

Body TRUCKEngine V6Transmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2006 Toyota Tacoma V6 is a midsize truck built on Toyota’s robust TRUCK platform, powered by a V6 engine that requires 5.5 quarts of 5W‑30 API‑rated oil and delivers EPA‑rated fuel economy of 16/21/18 mpg (city/highway/combined). Its automatic five‑speed transmission keeps the power smooth, while the truck’s strong chassis earns it a reputation for durability, though that same structure was the focus of the highest complaint volume—782 owner complaints—across the model’s entire history from 1995 to 2026. This peak in 2006 places the model year as a cautionary reference point when evaluating long‑term reliability trends for the Tacoma line.

Model year201120102009200820062005200420032002

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI With Cold Climate or Towing Package: 27F, Without Cold Climate or Towing Package: 24F · With Cold Climate or Towing Package: 710, Without Cold Climate or Towing Package: 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZD1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI With Cold Climate or Towing Package: 27F, Without Cold Climate or Towing Package: 24F · With Cold Climate or Towing Package: 710, Without Cold Climate or Towing Package: 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnRELAYOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD1 alt 90915YZZD3
Engine air filter178010C040 alt 178010P010
Fuel filter7702404010
Battery2880003044 alt 288000F020
Front wiper blades8521204031 alt 8522204030
Serpentine belt9091602708 alt 9091602709
Thermostat9091603093 alt 1632631050
Cabin air filter8850801010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length208.3 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height70.1 in
Wheelbase128 in
Curb weight3948 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 21 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2006 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

6.8–7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.80 sec — 2005 PreRunner V6 Access Cab (5 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2005PreRunner V6 Access Cab (5 ft. Bed) 4.0L V66.80 sec15.20 sec245 hpRWD
2005SR5 V6 Double Cab (6.1 ft. Bed) 4.0L V66.90 sec15.60 sec236 hp4x4
2005SR5 V6 Double Cab (6.1 ft. Bed) 4.0L V67.10 sec15.70 sec236 hp4x4
2005SR5 V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 4.0L V67.40 sec16.10 sec245 hp4x4
2011TRD TX Pro V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 4.0L V67.40 sec15.80 sec236 hp4x4
2013Limited V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 4.0L V67.80 sec16.10 sec236 hp4x4
2015TRD Pro Series V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 4.0L V67.30 sec15.90 sec236 hp4x4
2015TRD Pro Series V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 4.0L V67.70 sec16.10 sec236 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.1
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs10MM Bolts: 7 ft-lbs, 12MM Bolts: 18 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts185 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)37.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket89.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle89.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket89.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub173 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25-1.38 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.50 oz
Standard BCI Group NumberWith Cold Climate
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceWith Cold Climate

Service checks

Pressure Test17 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief11-15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Pressure Test17 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum40.8 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum41.7 psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle90 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket27 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle90 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket27 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket27 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2006 model year represents the peak of a significant spike in federal filings, with 782 complaints—nearly double the 414 recorded in 2004 and significantly higher than the 540 seen in 2007—alongside 11 recalls and the generation's first investigation. This year sits at the apex of a trend that began in 2005, when complaints surged to 707 and TSBs more than doubled from 143 to 337, suggesting 2006 reflects the height of unresolved issues from this production period. While the data shows 177 structure-related complaints, 109 vehicle speed control concerns, and 93 suspension grievances, the federal records do not specify root causes for these elevated figures. Given that complaint volumes dropped substantially to 445 by 2008 while recall counts remained elevated at 11, the 2006 model appears to carry the highest risk profile of this generation. With 66 crash-related and 7 fire-related complaints recorded specifically for this year, prospective buyers should approach this model with caution and verify all recall remedies have been completed.

11
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
329
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
782
Owner complaints
66 involved a crash · 7 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 782 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure177
Vehicle Speed Control109
Suspension93
Air Bags59
Suspension,Structure34
Power Train33
Steering28
Unknown Or Other27

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 11 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V743000Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/CoolerReported 19/11/2014

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4… Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The…

14V604000Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:LeafReported 29/09/2014

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 329 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…
T-SB-0061-23 Rev22024-12-05StructureToyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2006 Tacoma V6 take?

5.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2006 Tacoma have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the V6 get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.