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: other or unspecified
25 reports, newest first. Show all
Other or unspecified, Aug 28, 2026
My car had a lamp seal replaced (00948-CHMSL Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Seal) in 01/2020. When it rains, water is getting into my car. I can't determine if the same seal or a new seal is failing to keep the water out. This is creating a higher probability of generating a mold issue in my car.
Other or unspecified, Jul 15, 2026
Lower driver door locking bracket corrosion. Beyond surface corrosion. Been monitoring. Passenger side bracket is free of corrosion. Base of corroded bracket has heavy rust. Appears this part was not plated or treated for rustproofing. Appears this locking bracket might fail over time. See attached photos. Passenger side (no corrosion) is last photo.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Oct 14, 2025
On 10/9/25 said vehicle was brought to Central Florida Toyota (CFT) for the investigation of water intrusion into the rear passenger compartment. The cause of water intrusion was due to a defective duct (vent) assy (PN: 62930-04040. There are 2 vents located at the rear of the passenger cab.). The cost for the repair was estimated to be $15,153.39. This exorbitant fee includes the replacement of the entire carpeting system and the need to remove the vehicle bed to access the vents. Based on a musty smell CFT assumed that the carpet had been damaged by molds. Subsequently, CFT was requested to have the 2 vents replaced, only, and not the carpeting. In return, CFT stipulated that I must sign a health hazard waiver due the assumed (no evidence) moldy condition. Now, not only can 2 simple mechanical vents cause such an exorbitant fee to repair it has now evolved into a potential health safety issue. Yet, Toyota has failed to provide any caution/warning to the effect of water intrusion into the rear of the passenger area. No caution/warning in owner's manual that vehicle owner must periodically inspect the rear passenger for water, no warning tags/labels inside vehicle. On the other, my Toyota OEM floor mats have all sorts caution/warning plus installation instruction. It is recommended, as a minimum, Toyota must issue a recall to confirm the integrity of all vents in circulation. On my vehicle, the defective vent was due to bad seal which implies poor manufacturing. Secondly, the location of the vents is simply poor engineering. Even, if there's no damage to the carpeting the cost to replace the 2 vents would be $2,500 due to the need to vehicle bed removed.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Oct 5, 2025
Water leaked through the third brake light assembly into the cab roof, soaking the ceiling, seats, and carpet. This caused extensive mold growth and electrical corrosion near the control modules. The affected systems include the third brake light seal, cab roof, interior materials, and ECM (documentation attached). The truck remains at the dealer and is available for inspection upon request. The entire interior is contaminated with mold, creating a serious health hazard, and the vehicle cannot be safely driven or occupied. The leak also damaged electrical components, posing a risk of malfunction or short-circuit while operating the vehicle, and it is currently undrivable due to this damage. The problem was confirmed by Toyota of Clermont, which inspected the truck, documented the damage, and provided a written estimate exceeding $8,000 for repairs (copy attached). The vehicle was at the dealership while the manufacturer’s Limited Service Campaign 21TD03—issued to address this same defect—was still active, but the required inspection and seal repair were not performed. The failure of Toyota of Clermont to perform the mandated remedy under Campaign 21TD03 while the vehicle was in its possession resulted in a serious safety hazard. The entire interior of the cab—including the seats, ceiling, and carpet—is covered in mold, and the vehicle is undrivable due to water intrusion and electrical damage. There were no warning lamps or error messages before the failure, only a strong musty smell inside the cab shortly before the leak became visible. Toyota Motor North America was notified but declined responsibility. This case represents a potential noncompliance with federal defect-remedy obligations under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (49 U.S.C. § 30120) and should be investigated as such.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Visibility/wiper, Sep 24, 2025
The rear cabin pressure vent leaks water into the cabin creating an unsafe vehicle to drive during rainy days. I took the vehicle to Sarasota Toyota and was told that my claim to get it fixed thru the Toyota warranty was denied because it is considered trim. I contacted the warranty company and Toyota about this issue but was told the same.NOT COVERED. I am also concerned that the water intrusion can affect the safety and health hazard of more drivers with this problem if not addressed by Toyota as soon as possible.
Other or unspecified, Visibility/wiper, Jun 23, 2025
I’m filing this complaint regarding a known issue with the A/C evaporator core on my Toyota Tacoma (3rd generation). The evaporator core has prematurely failed, leading to a complete loss of air conditioning and, more importantly, reduced defrosting and defogging capabilities that directly affect visibility and driver safety. This issue is widespread and well-documented among Tacoma owners, and Toyota has issued TSB T-SB-0145-20, acknowledging that corrosion in the evaporator core leads to refrigerant leakage. Despite the known defect, Toyota has not issued a recall and is charging owners thousands of dollars to repair a part that is failing far earlier than expected. In my case, the system began blowing only warm air, and the defroster can no longer clear moisture from the windshield, which is a serious safety issue in humid or cold conditions. This should be treated as a systemic defect, not regular wear and tear. Toyota needs to be held accountable for this manufacturing flaw, which affects safety-critical components like the defroster and visibility systems.
Other or unspecified, Nov 8, 2023
I sat in my Tacoma with my son we heard a loud noise and the sunroof spontaneously shattered. Looks like it burst outwards. and there was glass on the windshield. Could have been really dangerous if the sunshade wasn't closed and even more dangerous if we were driving the vehicle at the time.
Other or unspecified, Apr 29, 2021
NOISE WHEN IS ACCELERATED, RUNS SLOWLY WHEN IS TRYING TO BE ACCELERATE, RUNS SLOW OR CAN NOT DEVELOP VELOCITY
Air bags, Seat belts, Other or unspecified, Apr 27, 2021
THE PASSENGER SEATBELT LIGHT KEEPS BLINKING WHEN SEAT BELT IS BUCKLED AND IT SAYS PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF WHILE THERE IS SOMEONE IN THERE AND BUCKLED UP. THIS HAPPENS WHEN PARKED OR DRIVING, WE HAVE UNHOOKED THE BATTERY TO TRY TO RESET IT. NO LUCK. I AM AFRAID IF WE WERE TO GET IN AN ACCIDENT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Mar 13, 2021
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'
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Oct 12, 2020
IPHONE WILL NOT STAY CONNECTED WITH MY BLUETOOTH RADIO MAKING IT ABLE TO HAVE HANDS FREE CALLING. I AM USING A IPHONE 11PRO MAX.
Other or unspecified, Equipment, Jun 22, 2020
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREE DOESN'T WORK WITH TRUCK AND IPHONE. TALKING TO TACOMA, THEY SAID THAT THEIR SYSTEM CANT KEEP UP WITH APPLY AND THEIR TECHNOLOGY. THIS DOESN'T WORK FOR BEING HANDSFREE ON THE ROAD WHICH IS WHAT TOYOTA ADVERTISES AND IS THE LAW. *TR
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, May 26, 2020
WHILE DRIVING IN CRUISE CONTROL ON A RELATIVELY TRAFFIC FREE ROAD THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT FAR AHEAD THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY STARTED TO DECELERATE I TOOK CONTROL, AND AFTER I TOOK CONTROL ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE CONTROL PANEL LIGHT UP AND THE VEHICLE GOT JERKY. I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND SINCE THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED IT AGAIN. IT ACTED NORMAL AFTER THAT PARTICULAR INCIDENT. I MENTIONED IT TO THE MECHANIC WHEN TIME CAME FOR ITS FACTORY MAINTENANCE, BUT THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO EXPLAIN THE SITUATION. I BECAME AWARE AT THAT TIME OF THE RECALL. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, May 25, 2020
I HAD TO RECALL BEFORE , BUT I DID NOT SEE ANYTHINGS AND I WAS WAITING SO LONG
Other or unspecified, Mar 5, 2020
POWER DOOR LOCK MAKES A GRINDING WHEEL COG-LIKE NOISE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LOCK AFTER CAR START WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. SOMETIMES THE DOOR REQUIRES A HAND LOCK. OTHER TIMES WHEN DEPARTING VEHICLE, LOCK BY ELECTRONIC KEY, IT FAILS TO LOCK AND DOOR CAN BE OPENED BY DOOR HANDLE. PALMERS TOYOTA, MOBILE AL USED COMPUTER BUT NO READ OUT. UNSATISFACTORY SOLUTION BECAUSE PROBLEM COMES AND GOES.
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 5, 2020
NO RECALL INFORMATION WAS SENT TO ME REGARDING MY VEHICLE. IT STATES THIS TYPE OF RECALL WAS DISCOVERED IN JANUARY. IT IS NOW MARCH.
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.
Other or unspecified, Feb 21, 2020
THE GPS IN PUERTO RICO DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY WHEN YOU ENTER THE COORDINATES TELLS YOU IT'S DOESN'T KNOW WHERE HE IS OR HE MARKS IN THE OCEAN THE COORDINATES. I'LL OPEN A CASE IN TOYOTA ON NOVEMBER AND THEY TOLD ME I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL JANUARY FOR THE UPDATE THEY CALLED ME A FEW DAYS AGO FOR THE UPDATE I WENT TO THE DEALER I MAKE THE UPDATE AND THE PROBLEMS STILL. THIS IS MY CASE NUMBER IN THE IN TOYOTA NA1910160007
Other or unspecified, Jan 21, 2020
I THINK MORE OF THESE 2019 TACOMAS NEED LOOKED INTO TO BE ADDED TO THE RECENT RECALL. JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING DESCRIBED IN THE CURRENT RECALL IS GOING ON WITH MY TACOMA BUT MY TACOMA IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER TO MENTION IT THEY SAID NO IF YOURS IS NOT ON THE LIST ITS FINE. IT SURE DOESN'T DRIVE FINE THOUGH.
Other or unspecified, Dec 19, 2019
RADIO KEEPS REBOOTING AND DISCONNECTING FROM BLUETOOTH.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Oct 30, 2019
ENTUNE RADIO/HEADUNIT (HU) REBOOT ITSELF WHILE IN A CALL. REBOOT OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AT ANY SPEED, DURING ANY DRIVING CONDITION. AS THE HU REBOOTS, DRIVER IS UNABLE TO USE REAR-VIEW CAMERA AND ANY OTHER FEATURE DISPLAYED IN HU. ROAD ATTENTION IS AFFECTED SINCE DRIVER IS DISTRACTED BY THE SCREEN GOING BLACK AND ON AGAIN. ALSO IF DRIVER IS IN A CALL HAS TO END CALL FROM THE PHONE AND CALL AGAIN USING THE PHONE. NO MESSAGE OR ERROR CODE WAS DISPLAYED ON HU. DEALER ASKED TO FILM THE ISSUE WITH THE CELLPHONE IN ORDER TO SERVICE THE HU. DEALER IS ENCOURAGING THE USE OF PHONE WHILE DRIVING TO FILM AN ISSUE THAT THEY SHOULD CHECK BY LOOKING FOR THE HU ERROR LOG. MOREOVER, I FOUND IN FORUMS AND YOUTUBE PEOPLE REPORTING THIS REBOOTING ISSUE IN ENTUNE HU SINCE 2016. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAVE 2K MILES AND 3 MONTH FROM BOUGHT AND HU HAVE SHOWN REBOOT ISSUE AT LEAST 20 TIMES WHILE CONNECTED TO CELLPHONE VIA BLUETHOOTH.
Other or unspecified, Sep 17, 2019
THE HEAD RESTS WORK THEIR WAY UP ON THEIR OWN, THEY DON'T LOCK DOWN IN PLACE. I CAN PUSH THE BUTTON AND COMPLETELY REMOVE THE HEAD REST. I AM THINKING THAT IS A HUGE SAFETY FACTOR IF I AM IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE HEAD REST DISLODGES AND BECOMES A PROJECTILE.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Jul 31, 2019
TRANSMISSION SHUTTERS AND JERKY WHEN ACCELERATING. VIBRATION WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND DURING BRAKING.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jul 28, 2019
WHILE STATIONARY UNDER THE WATER FLOW OF A CARWASH WATER BEGAN POURING FROM UNDER THE DASH BOARD ON TO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. TOYOTA STATES IT IS THE WAY THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED, CANNOT BE REPAIRED AND IS NOT A " WARRANTABLE DEFECT".
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Mar 6, 2019
MY NEW 2019 TACOMA 4X4 TRD PRO HAS A TERRIBLE VIBRATION PROBLEM WHEN STOPPING FROM 35 TO 40 MILES PER HOUR. IT FEELS LIKE IT NEEDS A BRAKE JOB? THE VIBRATION STARTS AS YOU ARE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. I HAD TO TAKE IT IN TWICE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM (JAN 26TH, AND FEB 13TH, IT'S STILL AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS?