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
218 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Aug 7, 2019
BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE MOVING. DROVE A FEW MILES FROM HOME TO TOYOTA DEALER TO PICK UP VEHICLE TAGS. TRUCK IS NEW 1000 MILES. AFTER DRIVING TO DEALER PARKED TRUCK, GOT TAGS, STARTED TRUCK PUT IN REVERSE AND BRAKES LOCKED UP HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES. GOOD THING IT HAPPENED AT THE DEALER. BOTH THE SERVICE MANAGER AND HER BOSS DROVE IT AND IT HAPPENED TO THEM. TRUCK IS NOW IN TO FI D OUT WHAT IS HAPPENING. IT'S NOT A GOOD FEELING, DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE TRUCK.
Power train, Aug 5, 2019
FOR NO REASON AT ALL MY 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5 STALLED AND DISPLAYED A "HIGH TRANSMISSION TEMP WARNING". THIS OCCURRED WITHIN A FEW BLOCKS OF LEAVING MY HOME. A TOW WAS NECESSARY TO GET THE TRUCK TO AUTONATION TOYOTA, CLEARWATER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. AUTONATION MADE NO REPAIRS AS THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. AN ONLINE SEARCH REVEALED THIS HIGH TRANSMISSION TEMP WARNING AND STALLING HAS BEEN OCCURRING ON TACOMAS AND TUNDRAS FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS. THIS COULD POSE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION IF THE STALL OCCURRED ON A HIGHWAY OR INTERSTATE. I'M SURE TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT LIKELY HAVE KEPT QUIET ABOUT IT. SINCE THIS HAPPENED I FEEL UNEASY EVERY TIME I TAKE THE VEHICLE ANYWHERE. I'M HOPING NHTSA CAN HELP TO RESOLVE THIS SAFETY ISSUE.
Power train, Aug 2, 2019
2019 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD PRO REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS OIL LEAK.
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".
Power train, Jul 9, 2019
LOUD RATTLETLIN NOISE HEARD AT UNDERCARRIAGE WHEN MOVING IN NEUTRAL THRU A BUMPY ROAD.
Power train, Service brakes, Jul 7, 2019
CRUISE CONTROL SLAMS ON BRAKES, WHEN IN OPPOSING LANE OF ANOTHER CAR. ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE ROAD, ON THE INTERSTATE AT, 70 MILES AN HOUR, THEN THE CRUISE CONTROL, FLOORS THE THROTTLE TO AROUND, 5,000 RPM'S. THEN THE DRIVESHAFT HAS VIBRATION, AROUND 44 - 45MILES AN HOUR, ALSO VIBRATES IN CERTAIN RPM RANGES. WHICH FRANKLIN TOYOTA, GLADLY TOLD ME, IT'S JUST A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE TRUCK. WHEN I KNOW THAT IT'S NOT, ANOTHER THING TRUCK SOMETIMES GETS STUCK IN CERTAIN RPM RANGES, LIKE 3,000 RPMS, AT 55 MILES AN HOUR, THEN WHEN YOU GO UP A HILL, IT FEELS LIKE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING ONLY HAVE 1,800 MILES ON IT, THIS TRUCK SUCKS TERRIBLY, OH AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW, GAS DEVELOPED, A RATTLE AFTER ABOUT 1600 MILES, NOT TOO HAPPY WITH MY PURCHASE, FEEL LIKE I GOT RIPPED OFF. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER TOYOTA. AND THE BEST PART I'M PAYING 35,000 $ OVER A 6 YEAR PERIOD FOR THIS PIECE OF JUNK. TOYOTA IT SEEMS MAKES NOTHING BUT CLUNKERS
Power train, May 23, 2019
I PURCHASED AND DROVE A BRAND NEW 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD OFF ROAD 4X4 6'BED OFF THE LOT, WITH ONLY TEN MILES ON IT. I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE BACK TO MY HOMETOWN AND WAS BROKEN DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AT 236 MILES. WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, THE RPM ODOMETER GAUGE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO JUMP RAPIDLY WHILE THE VEHICLE SIMULTANEOUSLY LOST POWER AND SPEED AND THE WHOLE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD ABRUPTLY A FEW TIMES. I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. TURNED IT BACK ON, AND IT LURCHED FORWARD AND WAS CLEARLY NOT DRIVABLE SO I TURNED IT BACK OFF. AT NO POINT DID ANY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR WARNING SIGNALS GO OFF ON THE VEHICLE EITHER WHILE DRIVING OR AFTER HAVING PULLED OVER. IT WAS THREE HOURS BEFORE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE GOT A TOW TRUCK TO ARRIVE. UPON LOADING THE VEHICLE ONTO THE TOW TRUCK, IT WAS CLEAR THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING IN LARGE QUANTITIES AS IT WAS VISIBLY POOLED WHERE IT HAD BEEN PARKED, HAD LEAKED ALL OVER THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUED TO POUR OUT ALL OVER THE TOW TRUCK BED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE NEAREST TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHERE THE TOW TRUCK HAD DELIVERED THE VEHICLE TO LATER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED ME THAT A MANUFACTURER SEAL HAD FAILED CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO LEAK AND THAT THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE NEVER PASSED QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL AND SHOULD NEVER HAVE LEFT THE MANUFACTURER. THIS VEHICLE'S FINAL ASSEMBLY POINT WAS LISTED AS BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, May 19, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON CRUISE CONTROL THE ENGINE SHIFTS TO A HIGHER GEAR FOR NO REASON RESULTING IN HIGHER GAS USAGE. I ALSO NOTICED WHILE HAVING THE RADAR ON WHILE ON ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, THE VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY "SLAM" THE BRAKES FOR NO REASON RESULTING ME IN A BAD SITUATION DUE TO TRAFFIC. THE SYSTEM ENGAGES THE BRAKES FOR NO REASON EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE THAT THE SYSTEM IS DETECTING IS NOT EVEN CLOSE TO ME IN THE FRONT. PLEASE FIX THIS CRUISE CONTROL ISSUE
Power train, Wheels, Service brakes, May 17, 2019
FROM DAY ONE THE TACOMA VIBRATES AND SHUTTERS WHEN BREAKING. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT TOYOTA WOULD NOT LOOK AT IT UNTIL I DROVE 1,500 MILES FIRST. THE FIRST TIME I BROUGHT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND IT WAS OK. THE SECOND TIME I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THEY HAD TO SHAVE THE FRONT ROTORS AND SAND THE BRAKE PADS. THE THIRD TIME I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID IT HAD DEFECTIVE REAR BENT AXLES AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE THOSE COMPONENTS. I UNDERSTAND TOYOTA HAS BEEN AWARE OF THESE ISSUES FOR SEVERAL YEARS.
Service brakes, May 14, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT WOULD BE STIFF AND OTHER TIMES IT WOULD TRAVEL TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE FAILURE OFTEN OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN IDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LE BRUN TOYOTA (2435 ROCHESTER RD, CANANDAIGUA, NY 14424 (585) 312-2703) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT AND THE MECHANIC GOT INTO ANOTHER 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA ON THE LOT AND DISCOVERED THAT VEHICLE'S BRAKES DID THE SAME AS HIS VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER TO THE CONTACT. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT WENT TO THE DEALER ANOTHER OCCASION AND TEST DROVE ANOTHER 2019 TACOMA WHICH PRESENTED THE SAME BRAKING EXPERIENCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500.
Service brakes, Mar 29, 2019
I HAVE 3500 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM ENGAGED THE VEHICLE SENSED AN OBSTRUCTION IN FRONT OF ME, WHEN THERE WAS NONE, AND ABRUPTLY SLOWED MY TACOMA DOWN FROM 65 MPH TO LESS THAN 30 MPH. BOTH OCCURRENCES WERE ON NJ HIGHWAYS. FORTUNATELY, THE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME WAS FAR ENOUGH THAT I WASN'T REAR ENDED. I PULLED OVER AND DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL . I HAVE REPORTED BOTH INCIDENTS TO TOYOTA SERVICE IN GREEN ROOM NJ.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 26, 2019
I'VE HAD MY TRUCK FOR ABOUT 1000 MILES. FOUR TIMES WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED I'VE HAD A VEHICLE PASS ME IN AN ADJACENT LANE, THEN SLOW DOWN TO BELOW MY SPEED. EVERY TIME, THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ABRUPTLY APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW MY VEHICLE DOWN FOR NO APPARENT REASON THEREBY PUTTING ME IN DANGER OR BEING REAR-ENDED.
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Mar 13, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL. THE CONTACT AND A PASSENGER WERE INJURED AND TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END WAS SMASHED IN AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY HANDLED THE CLAIM AND THE ADJUSTERS PLANNED TO EVALUATE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
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?
Suspension, Power train, Service brakes, Mar 4, 2019
WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK AT NORMAL SPEED 45+ MILES AND SLOWING DOWN VEHICLE HAS SEVERE VIBRATION FELT THROUGH OUT THE CAR. IT GETS WORST WHEN BRAKING SLOWLY AS IT COMES TO A STOP. ITS FELT ON THE STEERING WHEEL, BRAKE PEDAL, SEATS AS WELL AS THROUGH OUT THE ENTIRE TRUCK. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT'S NORMAL BUT I HAVE NEVER FELT THIS ON ANY TOYOTAS. I HAVE WORKED FOR TOYOTA FOR MANY YEARS AND TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP TELLING ME THIS IS NORMAL IS JUST CRAZY. I BELIEVE IT'S COMING FROM THE DRIVE SHAFT OR REAR AXLE AREA BUT BY ME FIXING MY OWN TRUCK IS NOT GOING TO RESOLVE ANYTHING. THEREFORE I AM WRITING TO YOU TO SEE IF YOU CAN TRY TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON FROM THE DAY 1 OF THE PURCHASE AND GETTING WORSE. THANK YOU
Steering, Feb 27, 2019
MY STARRING WHEEL HORN DOESN'T WORK, ON MY NEW 2019 NEAT HEADING R IN MY 2015 TACOMA
Power train, Service brakes, Jan 21, 2019
TRUCK HAS VERY PRONOUNCED SHUDDERING DURING BRAKING BETWEEN 40-10 MPH. IT ALSO HAS SHUDDERING DURING CRUISING BETWEEN 25-45 MPH. REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOWLS WHILE CRUISING AT 40-50 MPH AND SOMETIMES DURING DECELERATION.