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2019 Toyota Tacoma Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

73/100

#5 most-complained of 16 Tacoma years

The 2019 Toyota Tacoma has 218 NHTSA complaints and a Complaint Index of 73, ranking it 5th worst out of 16 model years — a Caution year. Fuel system issues account for 34% of complaints, and brakes 26%, with 4 recalls on record.

Complaints
218
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
11 / 1
Injuries / deaths
6 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
20
18 city / 22 hwy

Top 2019 Toyota Tacoma problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System75 (34%)
  2. Brakes56 (26%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain40 (18%)
  4. Engine38 (17%)
  5. Other25 (11%)
  6. Electrical System22 (10%)
  7. Structure & Body13 (6%)
  8. Steering10 (5%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (4%)
  10. Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (3%)

What owners report

  • Owners describe brake pedals that ease toward the floor or go completely to the floor when stopping, sometimes resulting in a crash into a wall or another vehicle.
  • Some reported the fuel system surging with high RPMs while shifting into Drive, causing unintended forward movement.
  • Multiple accounts describe front airbags failing to deploy in crashes, even when side curtain airbags or crash-avoidance sensors activated.
  • One owner reported a wheel coming off twice after dealer service, once on the front left and again on the rear left.
  • A dash warning reading 'Brake!' appeared before some brake-related incidents at low speed.
2019 Toyota Tacoma complaints: complaints filed per quarter422019 Q12020 Q12021 Q12022 Q12023 Q22024 Q22025 Q22026 Q2
305 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q2 (42).

2019 Toyota Tacoma recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Fuel System1,525,742 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.

  2. NHTSA 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Fuel System1,830,752 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.

  3. NHTSA 19V244000Mar 27, 2019Other3,634 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.

See all 4 recalls for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma →

2019 Toyota Tacoma fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,250
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2019 compared with other Tacoma years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Caution60239520
2018Good33206320
2019Caution73218420
2020Best787120
2021Caution5380020

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
NHTSA lists 218 complaints and a Complaint Index of 73 for the 2019 Tacoma, ranking it 5th worst among 16 model years tracked, earning a Caution verdict relative to other Tacoma years.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Tacoma?
Fuel System complaints make up 34% of reports, followed by Brakes at 26% and Transmission & Powertrain at 18%. The median mileage at brake failure was 3,500.
Does the 2019 Toyota Tacoma have a recall?
Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Tacoma, covering the fuel pump (two separate campaigns), an incorrect load-carrying label, and a brake master cylinder defect. None are do-not-drive recalls.
Should I avoid the 2019 Toyota Tacoma?
The 2019 Tacoma is rated Caution, not the worst Tacoma year. Years like 2010, 2012, 2024, and 2025 have higher Complaint Index scores and are rated Avoid.
How many complaints does the 2019 Toyota Tacoma have?
NHTSA has recorded 218 complaints for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma, including 11 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.