2019 Toyota Tundra Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
47/100
#9 most-complained of 16 Tundra years
The 2019 Toyota Tundra ranks 9th worst out of 16 model years, with a complaint index of 47 and a 'Good' verdict relative to other Tundra years. It has 72 NHTSA complaints and 9 recalls, led by fuel system issues (31% of complaints).
- Complaints
- 72
- Recalls
- 9
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 15
- 13 city / 18 hwy
Top 2019 Toyota Tundra problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System22 (31%)
- Electrical System16 (22%)
- Other15 (21%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (15%)
- Brakes9 (13%)
- Structure & Body6 (8%)
- Engine4 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (6%)
- Airbags3 (4%)
- Steering3 (4%)
What owners report
- Fuel pumps lose prime and stall or are hard to start when cold, tied to a recall that some owners say parts were delayed for.
- Trucks vibrate and bog down during acceleration, with rpm fluctuating and difficulty starting, similar to the fuel pump recall pattern.
- Headlight wiring has overheated and caused visible flames near the driver's side headlight while parked.
- Airbags failed to deploy in rear and side-impact crashes at highway speeds, leaving warning lights flashing afterward.
- A trailer brake disconnect warning intermittently disabled trailer braking while towing, reducing stopping ability.
- A rear tire reportedly blew out without warning at highway speed after a routine tire rotation.
2019 Toyota Tundra recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V920000Nov 23, 2021Steering22,462 vehicles
Steering:rack and pinion
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
- NHTSA 21V688000Sep 2, 2021Electrical System158,489 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.
Risk: An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB06 and 21TA06.
- 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.
2019 Toyota Tundra fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13 MPG
- Highway
- 18 MPG
- Combined
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,300
- 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 Tundra years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Toyota Tundra reliable?
- Compared to other Tundra model years, the 2019 has a 'Good' verdict with a complaint index of 47, ranking 9th worst out of 16 years tracked. It has fewer complaints (72) than several earlier years like 2010 and 2012.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Tundra?
- NHTSA data shows Fuel System complaints lead at 31% of all complaints, followed by Electrical System issues at 22% and Collision Avoidance & Camera problems at 15%.
- Does the 2019 Tundra have a fuel pump recall?
- Yes, recall 20V012000 covers the 2019 Tundra's fuel pump, and owners have reported delays getting replacement parts along with stalling and hard-starting symptoms.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Tundra have?
- NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the 2019 Tundra, covering steering, electrical headlight wiring, fuel system, and load capacity labeling issues.
- Should I avoid the 2019 Toyota Tundra?
- No, relative to other Tundra years the 2019 is rated 'Good' with a complaint index of 47, well below the worse-rated 2022-2025 years which carry indexes from 80 to 100.