2019 Toyota Tacoma brakes problems

Related recalls

• 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.

What owners say

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. Filed May 12, 2026CABrakes

   Brake fluid is leaking down the brake pedal and onto the driver's side floormat. Car has less than 60,000 miles and is 7 years old.

   NHTSA complaint #11737419 · source
7. Filed Apr 5, 2025CABrakes

   I have the exact same issues as the big recall done with the Toyotas for the brake master cylinder. My Tacoma is leaking brake fluid from the inside of the cabin! I contacted Toyota showed the pictures and evidence, I have the exact same issue as all the other trucks with the recall, Toyota refused to help me fix my truck, even tho everything is exactly the same. They argued that because the date my truck was assembled is why they wouldn’t help. They cannot track which parts…

   NHTSA complaint #11652942 · source
8. Filed Feb 17, 2025CABrakes

   Brakes pedal inside car was dripping brake fluid and there was a loss of power when breaking. The vehicle was taken to a Toyota dealership and they diagnosed the problem as a failure of the brake master cylinder (part # 47050-04180). There was no warning lamp or messages of the problem prior to brakes having loss of power when breaking and fluid dripping from brake pedal inside of vehicle.

   NHTSA complaint #11643249 · source
9. Filed Feb 10, 2025NCBrakes

   Brake fluid is leaking in cab of vehicle by pedal c/a ~|~confirmed brake fluid leak seeping from brake master, leaking from actuator to brake peadal and drips of fluid found on floor of vehicle.

   NHTSA complaint #11641746 · source
10. Filed Sep 18, 2024VABrakes

    Brake fluid leaking into the cab floor of 2019 Toyota Tacoma. VIN not listed on NHTSA list. Toyota refuses to believe this is the same issue as recall, as per Yemi at 10:48AM on Sept 18, 2024 Toyota Corporate call 1-[phone removed]. Brake master cylinder diagnosed by independent, non-bias mechanic as: "Diagnosed brake fluid seeping through dust seal inside cabin running down shaft connecting the pedal to assembly, fluid is of consistency of the brake fluid required by…

    NHTSA complaint #11615168 · source
11. Filed Mar 11, 2024FLCrashTowedBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    Approximately 100 feet from the vehicle, I rear end of the car in front of me. when I hit the brake pedal it didn’t seem like it stopped the vehicle I ran into another car and totaled the Toyota Tacoma. Conditions for dry and cloudy and road construction nearby.

    NHTSA complaint #11576735 · source
12. Filed Nov 1, 2023TXBrakes

    Brake fluid leaking into driver-side floorboard. Due to leak in brake master cylinder seal. Recalls have been issued for same year and model, but my truck is not included. I assume mine has a different manufacturing date. Yet my truck has the same problem as those with the recall.

    NHTSA complaint #11553056 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. 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