2019 Toyota Tacoma: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

High caution

Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.

4Safety recalls
209Owner complaints
3Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

4 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

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 RAV
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, an
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.
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 ma

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Stalling / loss of power while driving — 25 owner complaints
Transmission slipping / jerking / failure — 6 owner complaints
Brake problems — 6 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Fuel/Propulsion System
55
Service Brakes
51
Power Train
40
Engine
27
Unknown Or Other
23
Electrical System
20

Is 2019 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Toyota Tacoma years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013
124
2014
92
2015
100
2016
323
2017
237
2018
198
2019 ◀ this
209
2020
85
2021
76

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Tacoma have?

The 2019 Toyota Tacoma has 4 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2019 Toyota Tacoma?

NHTSA has 209 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma. The most-reported issues are stalling / loss of power while driving, transmission slipping / jerking / failure, brake problems. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.