repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Toyota TacomaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 219 owner complaints about the 2019 Toyota Tacoma, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-244 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Noah Wulf, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Toyota Tacoma has problems
219 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
55Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
53Service brakes5 crash/fire/injury
40Power train
29Engine3 crash/fire/injury
21Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
20Fuel system, gasoline
12Structure
12Vehicle speed control
10Steering
3313 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 55 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 53 | 5 |
| Power train | 40 | 0 |
| Engine | 29 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 20 | 0 |
| Structure | 12 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 1 |
| Steering | 10 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 33 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2019 Toyota Tacoma recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
8kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 29 fuel/propulsion system complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 47% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
26under 30k miles29under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Tacoma year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tacoma median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Toyota Tacoma safety ratings
2019 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Toyota Tacoma, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
In owners' words
What Tacoma owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
low pressure fuel pump in fuel tank failed. This part was already repaired from previous recall and failed again. Error code P0087. Vehicle shuttered and stopped in traffic. Broken bits of fuel pump were left in gas tank.
While driving at Highway speeds fuel pump failed resulting in near miss collision on Interstate. Initial fuel pump was replaced with recall. This is second pump that failed. Vehicle towed to Bob Tyler Toyota in Pensacola Fl where fuel pump replaced by owner. Toyota refuses to pay for pump even…
Truck has 33,XXX miles. Was driving and the fuel gauge needle dropped to E. Dash screen stated 225 miles till empty please refuel. I tried turning it on and off, no change. Filled the gas tank numerous times, no change. Needle remains on E with warning message to please refuel. Mechanic checked and…
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