2019 Toyota Tacoma

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2019 Toyota Tacoma
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Tacoma Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 1995: 177 complaints 1995 1996: 253 complaints 1997: 131 complaints 1998: 300 complaints 1999: 249 complaints 1999 2000: 210 complaints 2001: 396 complaints 2002: 333 complaints 2003: 359 complaints 2003 2004: 414 complaints 2005: 707 complaints 2006: 782 complaints 2007: 540 complaints 2007 2008: 445 complaints 2009: 518 complaints 2010: 290 complaints 2011: 183 complaints 2011 2012: 294 complaints 2013: 124 complaints 2014: 92 complaints 2015: 100 complaints 2015 2016: 323 complaints 2017: 237 complaints 2018: 199 complaints 2019: 209 complaints 2019 2020: 85 complaints 2021: 76 complaints 2022: 55 complaints 2023: 48 complaints 2023 2024: 138 complaints 2025: 69 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2019: 209 complaints
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YearComplaints
1995177
1996253
1997131
1998300
1999249
2000210
2001396
2002333
2003359
2004414
2005707
2006782
2007540
2008445
2009518
2010290
2011183
2012294
2013124
201492
2015100
2016323
2017237
2018199
2019209
202085
202176
202255
202348
2024138
202569
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 55 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES 23%

23% of complaints: service brakes — 49 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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Approximately 100 feet from the vehicle, I rear end of the car in front of me. when I hit the brake pedal it didn’t seem like it stopped the vehicle I ran into another car and totaled the Toyota Tacoma.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240311

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190313

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 39 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20190128 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Remedy: 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 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

R 20190524 — equipment

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.

Remedy: 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 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200501 — fuel system, gasoline

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 20V012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210121 — fuel system, gasoline

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,...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 20V682000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Toyota Tacoma — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (55 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (49 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V888000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V244000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V012000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V682000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Toyota Tacoma is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Tacoma?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Tacoma have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.