2019 Toyota Tacoma Brakes Problems
Brakes account for 56 of 218 complaints (26%) on the 2019 Toyota Tacoma, the highest share of any model year. NHTSA recall 18V888000 covers a brake master cylinder machining defect, and owners report failures near a median 3,500 miles, including 5 crashes and 2 injuries.
- Brakes complaints
- 56
- 26% of 218
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 3,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal gradually sinks toward the floor after initial application, with braking power fading during continued pressure.
- Sudden and complete loss of brake pressure while parking or maneuvering at low speed, sometimes resulting in a crash into a wall or object.
- Brake fluid leaking from the master cylinder into the driver-side floorboard, often diagnosed by a dealer as a master cylinder seal failure.
- Owners report the master cylinder failure occurring on trucks they believe should have been covered by the recall but were excluded.
- Shuddering or vibration felt through the brake pedal during braking between roughly 10 and 40 mph.
- Brake pedal going fully to the floor during an emergency stop, requiring use of the parking brake to stop the vehicle.
When 2019 Toyota Tacoma brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 21, 2019, latest Sep 3, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma
- NHTSA 18V888000Dec 13, 2018Brakes44,121 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.
Brakes complaints by Tacoma model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2019 Toyota Tacoma have?
- NHTSA lists 56 brake complaints for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma, which is 26% of the 218 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma?
- Yes. Recall 18V888000, reported December 13, 2018, covers 2018-2019 Tacoma trucks where improper machining of the brake master cylinder could damage a seal and affect braking. Toyota's remedy is a free master cylinder replacement.
- At what mileage do 2019 Tacoma brake problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 3,500 miles for brake-related complaints on the 2019 Tacoma.
- Did the 2019 Tacoma brake issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA complaint data links 5 crashes and 2 injuries to brake problems on the 2019 Toyota Tacoma.
- Is the 2019 Tacoma the worst year for brake complaints?
- Among Tacoma model years listed, 2019 has the highest share of complaints tied to brakes at 26%, ahead of 2014 (22%) and 2018 (23%).