2019 Toyota Tacoma problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 178 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota Tacoma, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion. There are 4 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
178
Recalls
4
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Median mileage
10,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion is the most-reported problem area, named in 75 of 178 complaints (42%).
  • Brakes (38) and engine (27) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 10,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 8 crashes, 1 fire and 3 injuries.
  • The 2019 Toyota Tacoma has 4 recalls on file.
  • NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 3rd of 22 Toyota Tacoma model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 18% more complaints than the 2018 model year (151).

2019 Toyota Tacoma problems by category

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion · 2 crashes
    75 complaints
  • Brakes · 3 crashes
    38 complaints
  • Engine · 2 crashes
    27 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    21 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    19 complaints
  • Electrical System
    15 complaints
  • Body & Structure · 3 crashes
    11 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    9 complaints
  • Steering · 1 crash
    9 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 2 crashes
    7 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    4 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires · 1 crash
    3 complaints
  • Suspension
    3 complaints
  • Airbags · 2 crashes
    3 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Fuel/propulsion system55
Service brakes35
Engine27
Power train20
Unknown or other19
Fuel system, gasoline18
Electrical system14
Structure:body10

When problems happen (mileage)

34Under 10k2210k–30k730k–60k460k–100k1100k–150k1150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2019 Toyota Tacoma complaints that list mileage.

2019 Toyota Tacoma recalls (4)

  • Recall 20V682000Nov 4, 20201,525,742 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

  • Recall 20V012000Jan 13, 20201,830,752 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

  • Recall 19V244000Mar 27, 20193,634 vehicles
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

  • Recall 18V888000Dec 13, 201844,121 vehicles
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of the seals, affecting brake performance.

    Risk: Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J16/J06.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • EA19001Opened Apr 19, 2019Closed Sep 19, 2024led to recall 20V024

    Electrical overstress

    The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.  During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) manufactured by ZF-TRW.  The ECU receives signals from crash sensors mount…

NHTSA 5-Star safety ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
2019 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
2019 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WDNot RatedNot RatedNot Rated★★★★☆
2019 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WDNot RatedNot RatedNot Rated★★★★☆

Recent 2019 Toyota Tacoma complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 6, 2026CACrash1 injuredTowedAirbagsBody & StructureDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    I wrecked my truck in a snowstorm, and the front airbags did not deploy. The crash had me and 2 others in my vehicle. I have permanent injuries
    NHTSA complaint #11762405 · source
  2. Filed Sep 3, 2026ORBrakes
    The brakes failed, out of nowhere, no codes and no warning. The vehicle was taken to lithia Toyota of [XXX] on XXX for inspection and they say they couldn’t recreate the issue. 5 days later the vehicle was taken to Grants Pass Toyota and they have isolated the issue to be a faulty master cylinder. My safety and everyone on the road was at risk because one dealership failed to correctly inspect and diagnose the issue, all documentation is available. The issue was reproduced…
    NHTSA complaint #11762033 · source
  3. Filed Aug 31, 202640,000 miCABrakesEngine
    The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle shuddered, stalled, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle returned to normal operation. The failure occurred on several occasions. The check engine and the active traction control warning lights were illuminated, with several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken…
    NHTSA complaint #11761065 · source
  4. Filed Aug 28, 2026FLOther / Unknown
    My car had a lamp seal replaced (00948-CHMSL Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Seal) in 01/2020. When it rains, water is getting into my car. I can't determine if the same seal or a new seal is failing to keep the water out. This is creating a higher probability of generating a mold issue in my car.
    NHTSA complaint #11760297 · source
  5. Filed Aug 22, 2026ORBrakes
    Brake Master cylinder. The brakes lose all pressure and do not stop the truck all of a sudden. This is an open recall on many of these trucks but apparently my specific truck isn’t included in this. Because it just happened we are looking for the parts to fix this. Although it’s to the tune of over $1,000. There are no warnings, no lights nothing. Just went to pull out of my driveway and have no brakes. Although the pads are brand new and professionally installed.
    NHTSA complaint #11758799 · source
  6. Filed Aug 18, 202676,000 miFLElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the A/C, and the cool air setting was inoperative. No warning lights were illuminated. A vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer stated that there was UV dye at the evaporator core and that refrigerant was leaking. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The…
    NHTSA complaint #11757765 · source
  7. Filed Aug 12, 2026TXBrakes
    Brake master cylinder failed on 2019 Toyota Tacoma. Vehicle had ~40000 miles at time of failure summer of 2025. Out of pocket expense was over $2000.00.
    NHTSA complaint #11756579 · source
  8. Filed Jul 31, 2026CABrakes
    Brake pedal started sinking to the floor. Inspected and no fluid leaks present. If brake pedal is pumped, it will build pressure. Then the check brake system light comes on. That is a sign of brake master cylinder failure.
    NHTSA complaint #11753935 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology