2019 Toyota Tacoma Problems, Recalls & Reliability
301 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 28/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Fuel system leads the reports, typically around 8,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2019 sits among all Tacoma years
What owners report
“The fuel pump was running when the truck was stationary and not started. The key was not in the ignition.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Tacoma
“Brake fluid is leaking down the brake pedal and onto the driver's side floormat. Car has less than 60,000 miles and is 7 years old.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Tacoma
“I notice that my tacoma 2019 sr5 vibrate when i'm braking from 20mph to 0. I don't know if it is a brake problem or the transmission when it shifting down on gear.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Tacoma
“Engine making ticking noise, this is approximately 4000 miles after repeated engine stalls.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Tacoma
“Apple iphone xr will not stay connected vis bluetooth. Unable to use hands free. I have to use my phone and vehicle for work. Toyota care rep says ' we'll let you know when we find a fix'”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Tacoma
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 117 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 7,084 miles. Half of those reports fall between 3,000 and 14,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
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…
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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…
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.…
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: 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.…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 20V024.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2019 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
The 2019 Toyota Tacoma drew 301 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 28/100, scored against the model's worst year (2006).
What are the most common 2019 Toyota Tacoma problems?
The top reported problems for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma are fuel system (75 complaints), brakes & stability (52), and transmission & drivetrain (40).
At what mileage do 2019 Toyota Tacoma problems show up?
Owners most often report 2019 Toyota Tacoma problems around 7,084 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 3,000 and 14,000 miles.
Does the 2019 Toyota Tacoma have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2019 Toyota Tacoma. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.