2019 Toyota Tacoma
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 218 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 14th highest complaint count among 26 Tacoma model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 11 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 6 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpNov 4, 2020
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.
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 20V682000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpJan 13, 2020
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.
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 20V012000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsMar 27, 2019
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."
If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 19V244000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, master cylinderDec 13, 2018
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.
Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 18V888000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: power train
40 reports, newest first. Show all
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Oct 24, 2024
The transmission cooling line in my 2019 Toyota Tacoma was never installed by an authorized repair shop following an accident. This critical component failure led to the transmission failing just 1.5 hours after I retrieved the vehicle from the shop. My safety was compromised, as the failure occurred while driving at highway speeds, without any warning lights or messages indicating an issue. The failure has been confirmed by the dealership (MotorWorld Toyota) currently inspecting my vehicle. The shop responsible for the initial repairs has taken liability for missing the installation of the transmission cooling line. My insurance company (GEICO) has been involved but is delaying total loss consideration. No warning lamps or messages appeared before or after the transmission failure, which is highly suspicious. This negligence has caused severe damage to a vital component of my vehicle, and I question the overall integrity of the repairs.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Oct 3, 2024
the differential skid plate was manufactured in a way that one of the brackets make contact with the fuel tank of the truck. It rubs and compromises the integrity of the tank. Possibly leading to a puncture and leak. I brought it to the attention of the manufacturer, and they have stated that they received several complaints from customers and redesigned the skid plate to prevent this. However they refused to replace mine and others, they also have taken NO steps to notify owners of this safety hazard.
Steering, Power train, Nov 30, 2023
About 70,000 miles, bearings on the idler pulley and tensioner on serpentine belt failed. These have been replaced. About 75,000 miles, the rack and pinion began leaking from one end. I'm watching power steering fluid levels and expect to replace the rack and pinion soon. Note: I'm being told the design of this vehicle requires that the engine be partially pulled to replace the rack and pinion.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 26, 2023
This 2019 truck feels like it just doesn’t want to go. It struggles to go up ANY hill no matter how small. The engine jumps feels like it’s got a heart beat while riding. The gas mileage is horrendous and awful the 2015 was all around a better truck I read somewhere that Toyota recalled a bunch of 2019 trucks for a gas line rip was causing fires and whatever else. I thought for sure it had to be my trucks issue bc that would absolutely explain why it’s running so weird and ragged. The poor thing … I’m very worried about it.
Power train, Engine, Apr 29, 2023
The engine part “Coolant bypass joint” failed, started leaking coolant at 44k miles, because it was made of inferior plastic material, unlike the same part used in the same 3.5L V6 engines in the Lexus vehicles, which are made of aluminum. This is a widespread failure since 2016 model years, and Toyota refused change the design or manufacturing material of the part, or to repair it under warranty. The part number for this failed part is 16356-31051.
Power train, Jan 11, 2023
Occasionally, my Tacoma jerk at lower speeds of 20 to 5 mph. Also, random I hear a click sound on brake.
Power train, Sep 15, 2022
A full replacement of the cylinder 1 head and valves at only 60,000 miles, repair estimate of $8000
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Aug 4, 2022
Took my car for Regular maintenance and they did tire rotation and etc after that the car was driving kind of off now its just acting up started shaking and jerks like shutters and stuff feels vrry unsafe
Power train, Forward collision avoidance, Jun 20, 2021
Transmission shifts when it should not shift! It also jerks when accelerating and maintaining speeds. While in cruse control the truck drops in 20mph in speed really concerning when it would cause a bad wreck while it drops it constantly still jerks and it also floors the truck to get back up to the preselected speed and transmission jerks and studders and drops and speeds back up and so it sounds like it could blow up from it flooring and dropping in speed and flooring it in cruse control This needs fixed and worked out! Transmission shouldn’t be jerking or hunting for gears
Power train, Apr 3, 2021
TRUCK STARTING LUNGE FORWARD WHILE IN HIGHWAY GOING SPEED LIMIT ALMOST LIKE IT'S SLIPPING GEARS
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 6, 2021
NOTICEABLE VIBRATION WHEN SLOWING DOWN. IT HAPPENS BETWEEN 40MPH TO 0 MPH. SLIGHT VIBRATION WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP TO AROUND 45MPH. ENGINE ALSO SURGES, AND HAS TROUBLE FINDING THE CORRECT GEAR WHILE ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. WHEN PUT IN NEUTRAL WHILE SLOWING DOWN, THE VIBRATION IS NOT FELT AT ALL. TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP, EXPLAINED THE ISSUES. WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS MECHANICALLY WRONG. THEY ROTATED MY TIRES AND DID A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. THE TRUCK HAS JUST OVER 12K ON IT ! THIS IS A DISASTER IN THE MAKING.
Power train, Feb 13, 2021
II HAVE A 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I AM EXPERIENCING A RATTLING NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHENEVER YOU ARE ROLLING FROM A LOW SPEED IN NEUTRAL. YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO HEAR THE RATTLE FROM THE TRANSMISSION INTENSIFY IF EVER YOU ARE ROLLING THROUGH A SPEED BUMP AT LOW SPEEDS IN NEUTRAL.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 7, 2020
MY VEHICLE (VIN# [XXX]) HAS NOT HAD SAFETY RECALL ADDRESSED BY MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE RECALL WAS INITIATED ON 28 OCTOBER 2020. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP HAS HAD MORE THAN A MONTH TO MAKE A PLAN TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND HAS RESPONDED TO MY REQUEST BY STATING THAT PARTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE AND FEEL I SHOULD CONTINUE TO OPERATE MY VEHICLE IN ITS CURRENT STATE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Power train, Jul 31, 2020
PURCHASED MY VEHICLE ON 10/19/19. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, I BEGAN EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING: IN THE DRIVE MODE, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT DOWN-SHIFT PROPERLY (A LAG) TO LOWER GEARS WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM HIGHER SPEEDS(50-60 MPH) TO LOWER SPEEDS (30-40 MPH). IT STAYS IN 5TH OR 6TH GEAR TOO LONG, CAUSING THE TRUCK/TRANSMISSION TO "LUG" DOWN WITH SOME ENGINE "MISSING" BEFORE IT FINALLY DOWNSHIFTS AUTOMATICALLY. I HAVE TO DRIVE IN THE SPORT MODE AND MANUALLY SHIFT GEARS REGULARLY TO CIRCUMVENT THIS PROBLEM. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT POINTS ARE NOT SET CORRECTLY, AND/OR THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER STAYS ENGAGED/LOCKED IN TOO LONG AT HIGHER GEARS WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO LOWER SPEEDS. THIS WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD TO TRANSMISSION BEARING FAILURES AND SAFETY PROBLEMS IF THE TRANSMISSION-ENGINE STARTS TO STALL/CUT OUT. TOYOTA CORPORATE HAS BEEN NON-RESPONSIVE TO MY COMPLAINT SUBMITTED.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 4, 2020
INITIAL NOTICE OF RECALL IN NOVEMBER 2019, BY PRESS. FAULTY FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO VEHICLE STALL AT HIGH SPEED. RESULANT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I HAVE INQUIRED NUMEROUS TIMES AT THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN PERSON, BY PHONE, AND EMAIL. NEVER GET THE SAME OR A RESPONSE THAT IS DEFINITIVE...I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE AND AFTER RESEARCHING AND FINDING A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ON THIS MATTER, I HAVE DECIDED TO GET RID OF THIS VEHICLE..IT HAS HAD SEVERAL RECALLS ALREADY AND NOTED SEVERAL OTHER ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING, BODY, BRAKES AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL. TO BE BLUNT THIS VEHICLE IS SUBSTANDARD, OVER-PRICED BY TOYOTA AND HAS LED ME TO BELIEVE THAT TOYOTA DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND SALES ARE SHODDY AND DECEPTIVE AT BEST. *TR
Power train, May 9, 2020
ACCELERATION IS OFTEN HESITANT AND JERKY. WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP,TURNING OR DRIVING , I WILL PUSH THE GAS TO ACCELERATE BUT THE TRUCK TAKES ABOUT 2 SECONDS TO FINALLY MOVE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED IT WAS THE TRACTION CONTROL BECAUSE I TURN TOO FAST. WHEN ASKED ABOUT WHY IT HESITATES TO ACCELERATE WHEN AT A STOP OR WHEN I'M DRIVING STRAIGHT, THEY STATED THEY DIDN'T KNOW BUT IT WASN'T AN ISSUE SINCE THEIR MECHANICALS COULDN'T REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I DON'T FEEL CONFIDENT OR SAFE IN THIS TRUCK. *TR
Power train, Other or unspecified, Mar 3, 2020
A COUPLE TIMES OVER THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS, I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH RPMS SURGING (BETWEEN 800 & 1200) SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE TRUCK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD; BOTH WHILE IDLING IN PARK AND SHORTLY AFTER PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO D OR R. THIS HAS RESULTED IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT WHEN IT STARTED SURGING AFTER THE TRUCK WAS PUT INTO DRIVE. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY ON COLD MORNINGS OR LEAVING AN APPOINTMENT OR WORK AFTER THE TRUCK HAD SAT & COOLED. THE RPM SURGE WASN'T AN ISSUE WHILE IT WAS SIMPLY IDLING. HOWEVER, IT HAS OCCASIONALLY STARTED SURGING AFTER I PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE. I PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, LET OFF THE GAS BUT HAD NOT YET (OR JUST STARTING TO) PRESSED ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE SURGING WAS POWERFUL ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD SIGNIFICANTLY WHICH IS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS. IN ONE INSTANCE I HAD DRIVEN MAYBE 100 YARDS AND PULLED UP TO A STOP. AS I WAS JUST LETTING OFF THE BRAKE TO ENTER TRAFFIC AND NOT YET PRESSED ON THE GAS PEDAL IT STARTED SURGING AND JERKED FORWARD. I HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES TO PREVENT HITTING OTHER VEHICLES. THIS LASTED FOR A MINUTE OR SO AND FORCED ME TO STAY ON THE BRAKE AND BLOCK TRAFFIC UNTIL THE SURGING STOPPED. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ONLY A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT IS A HUGE SAFETY RISK TO MYSELF AND OTHERS DUE TO THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION/VEHICLE MOVEMENT WHEN THE RPM'S SURGED WHILE THE POWERTRAIN WAS ENGAGED. TOYOTA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE SURGING AND HAS STATED THERE IS NO REPAIR AT THIS TIME. HOWEVER, TOYOTA HAS ALSO TRIED TO TELL ME THAT IT IS OPERATING AS 'NORMAL'. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY HAVE STATED THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THE SURGING BUT BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED THE SURGING WHEN THE POWERTRAIN IS ENGAGED (IT HAPPENS ONLY OCCASIONALLY) THE VEHICLE IS OPERATING NORMALLY. THIS IS NOT NORMAL OR SAFE.
Power train, Feb 17, 2020
VERY LOUD WHINE FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. MOST NOTABLY BETWEEN SPEEDS OF 50-60 MPH. THIS ISSUES HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED WITH PREVIOUS YEAR MODELS OF THE SAME VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED BY THE MANUFACTURER WITH SUBSEQUENT MODEL YEARS.
Power train, Feb 6, 2020
I TOOK MY 2019 TACOMA SR5 TO HEADQUATER TOYOTA MIAMI TODAY. I TOLD THEM THAT MY TRUCK VIBRATE WHEN BRAKING BETWEEN 25 TO 15 MPH. THEY INSPECTED MY TRUCK AND TOLD ME THEY FELT THE VIBRATION SO THEY CALLED THE CORPORATE AND THE MECHANIC WAS TOLD TO TEST DRIVE A SIMILAR TRUCK. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT IT DOES THE SAME THING AND TO WAIT FOR A MAYBE RECALL. NEXT WEEK I'M TAKING MY TRUCK TO ANOTHER DEALER.
Power train, Feb 1, 2020
2019 TACOMA SPORT, TRANSMISSION JUDDER, VIBRATE ON SLOWING DOWN AND LIGHT ACCELERATION ON STEP INCLINE ON TOWN OR HIGHWAY TOYOTA DEALER, TOYOTA OF OLYMPIA IN WASHINGTON SAYS IT'S NORMAL THAT WORKS AS DESIGNED. THIS CAN'T BE NORMAL GETTING WORSE THE MORE I DRIVE ONLY 3300 MILES PLS HELP WITH THIS PROBLEM MORE PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THANK YOU
Suspension, Power train, Service brakes, Jan 5, 2020
1. VIBRATION FELT WHEN SLOWING DOWN. USUALLY BETWEEN 50 AND 20. BELOW 20 IT GOES AWAY. FEELS LIKE THE TIRES ARE OUT OF BALANCE BUT MY TRUCK HAS 8K MILES ON IT AND I HAVE FELT IT SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT. 2. ALSO WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS OUT OF GEAR AND CLUTCH IS OUT OR THE REAR END MAKES A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN HITTING BUMPS. 3. CLUTCH MAKES A NOISE WHEN RELEASING IT. 4. HIGH PITCH HUM IN 3RD, 4TH, 5TH AND 6TH WHEN MAINTAINING CONSISTENT SPEED. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO REPLICATE THE ISSUES WITH COMPARABLE TRUCK ON THEIR LOT AND BRUSHED IT OFF AS NORMAL.
Power train, Dec 31, 2019
CLUTCH PEDAL MAKES A FAIRLY LOUD CREAKING NOISE UPON RELEASE IN THE 6 SPEED MANUAL TRIM. ONCE THE TRUCK IS WARMED UP AND HAS BEEN DRIVEN A LITTLE, WHILE SHIFTING GEARS AND RELEASING THE CLUTCH, THE PEDAL CREAKS THE FULL LENGTH OF MOTION FROM BOTTOM TO TOP EVERY SINGLE PRESS OF THE PEDAL. PREVIOUS YEARS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE AND IT IS COVERED BY T-SB-0186-12 R2.
Power train, Service brakes, Engine, Dec 4, 2019
DRIVING TO THE UPS BRAKE MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT ON, VEHICLE LOST POWER, ABLE TO ONLY MOVE 1 MILE AN HOUR, BRAKE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ALSO SAID BRAKE OVERRIDE, ADVISE BRING TO DEALER . LUCKILY I WAS A HUNDRED FEET AWAY FROM THE TOYOTA DEALER WHEN THIS HAPPENED LIVING IN A SMALL TOWN. TURN ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND DROVE INTO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP.
Power train, Nov 26, 2019
THIS TACOMA SR5 IS BRAND NEW, ABOUT 4700 MILES ON IT SO FAR. NOTICING A LOT OF HESITATION BETWEEN THE 35-60 MPH. AFTER WEEKS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE BACK TO SAVANNAH TOYOTA, ITS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THE VEHICLE HAS SLOW PICK UP AND HARD ACCELERATION FROM A STOP TO POSITION. TOYOTA SAYS IT'S NORMAL, BUT SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE ATTACHED THE SERVICE ORDER TO THE COMPLAINT.
Power train, Service brakes, Nov 16, 2019
AFTER PURCHASING A 2019 TACOMA TRD OFF-ROAD IT DEVELOPED A RUBBING NOISE. MY FIRST TWO COMPLAINTS WERE BRUSHED OFF. ON MY THIRD COMPLAINT I WAS INFORMED OF A TSB RELATED TO BAD AXLES. THE TSB DOESN'T PERTAIN TO THE TRD TRIMS BUT ONLY THE SR5 AND LOWER. THE AXLES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND STILL HAVE NOISE. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SINCE THEY STARTED REPAIRS. THE THIRD AXLE HAS BEEN ORDERED. THE MECHANICS FROM TOYOTA STATED THAT IT USUALLY TAKES ABOUT 6 NEW AXLES UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED. NOISE WAS ONLY NOTED AT LOW SPEEDS.