2019 Toyota Tacoma engine problems

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What owners say

1. 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
2. Filed Feb 9, 202689,000 miLAEngine

   The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal clattering sound coming from the engine, with a misfire coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to several mechanics, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel injector in cylinder #3 had failed and needed to be replaced. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11716829 · source
3. Filed Nov 12, 2025INEngine

   The engine in my 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road suffered internal damage that appears linked to Toyota’s low-pressure fuel pump recall (issued 10/28/2020, repaired 581 days later on 6/10/2022). While out on personal lease, the truck was driven over 16,000 miles with the defective pump, which can cause lean running conditions and elevated combustion temperatures. The result was metallic contamination and a damaged wrist pin in cylinder #6, requiring full engine replacement.…

   NHTSA complaint #11698872 · source
4. Filed Jun 10, 2025COElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My check engine light came on when I was traveling in Oregon. I didn't notice any major changes in my vehicle's performance. Drove it all the way back to Colorado without issues. It went off and came back on several times. I replaced the cabin air filter, engine air filter and put fuel injector cleaner in the vehicle. Finally I took it in to the Toyota dealership to get an oil change and then the check engine light came back on. I paid for them to do a diagnostic test and…

   NHTSA complaint #11666121 · source
5. Filed Nov 9, 2024AZEngine

   Timing cover gasket failed. I notice leak at 70k but the gasket may have failed earlier. I believe this to be a manufacture defect as this is a common issue.

   NHTSA complaint #11624316 · source
6. Filed Oct 24, 2024PAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   The transmission cooling line in my 2019 Toyota Tacoma was never installed by an authorized repair shop following an accident. This critical component failure led to the transmission failing just 1.5 hours after I retrieved the vehicle from the shop. My safety was compromised, as the failure occurred while driving at highway speeds, without any warning lights or messages indicating an issue. The failure has been confirmed by the dealership (MotorWorld Toyota) currently…

   NHTSA complaint #11621816 · source
7. Filed Sep 13, 2024120,000 miNMEngine

   The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacture was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11614457 · source
8. Filed Feb 19, 2024WAEngine

   Experienced a check engine light and took the 2019 Toyota Tacoma to the Toyota dealer where they ran diagnostic check revealing the # 1 cylinder had little to no compression due to damaged valves. Mileage at the time of failure was 59966 miles.

   NHTSA complaint #11572698 · source
9. Filed Oct 26, 2023GAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   This 2019 truck feels like it just doesn’t want to go. It struggles to go up ANY hill no matter how small. The engine jumps feels like it’s got a heart beat while riding. The gas mileage is horrendous and awful the 2015 was all around a better truck I read somewhere that Toyota recalled a bunch of 2019 trucks for a gas line rip was causing fires and whatever else. I thought for sure it had to be my trucks issue bc that would absolutely explain why it’s running so weird and…

   NHTSA complaint #11552003 · source
10. Filed Apr 29, 2023INEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    The engine part “Coolant bypass joint” failed, started leaking coolant at 44k miles, because it was made of inferior plastic material, unlike the same part used in the same 3.5L V6 engines in the Lexus vehicles, which are made of aluminum. This is a widespread failure since 2016 model years, and Toyota refused change the design or manufacturing material of the part, or to repair it under warranty. The part number for this failed part is 16356-31051.

    NHTSA complaint #11519611 · source
11. Filed Jan 17, 2023NJCrashEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Fuel system - vehicle surged (high RPMS) while gearshift lever was in the Drive position after release of pressure on the accelerator as I was parking the vehicle surged and smashed into a cement post, the vehicle traveled approximately 10 to 15 feet. The vehicle is currently at the dealership where an independent contractor, who is contracted by Toyota, will be doing a visual and diagnostic analysis. I expect the vehicle to be returned to me on 1/19/2023. The vehicle and…

    NHTSA complaint #11502194 · source
12. Filed Feb 7, 2022VAEngine

    I was told of a coolant leak in my truck... Took it in to have it looked at and there is a bubble in the block that popped. Toyota current has the same issue with their 2.5 liter engines when a flow meter wasn't working properly causing issues with the casting of the engine blocks. I brought this to Toyota and they say its out of warrantee. This isn't a warranty issue its a safety issue now because if the vehicle looses all coolant it can overheat causing catastrophic…

    NHTSA complaint #11450876 · 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