2019 Toyota Tundra

▲ Better than typical
2019 Toyota Tundra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:03.714Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.

Complaints
74
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Fuel/propulsion system

22% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 1,011 complaints 2001: 415 complaints 2002: 482 complaints 2003: 399 complaints 2003 2004: 465 complaints 2005: 377 complaints 2006: 545 complaints 2007: 390 complaints 2007 2008: 327 complaints 2009: 38 complaints 2010: 163 complaints 2011: 134 complaints 2011 2012: 154 complaints 2013: 85 complaints 2014: 93 complaints 2015: 50 complaints 2015 2016: 119 complaints 2017: 78 complaints 2018: 100 complaints 2019: 74 complaints 2019 74 2020: 47 complaints 2021: 24 complaints 2022: 426 complaints 2023: 408 complaints 2023 2024: 343 complaints 2025: 140 complaints 2026: 34 complaints
1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 1,011 complaints 2001: 415 complaints 2001 2002: 482 complaints 2003: 399 complaints 2003 2004: 465 complaints 2005: 377 complaints 2005 2006: 545 complaints 2007: 390 complaints 2007 2008: 327 complaints 2009: 38 complaints 2009 2010: 163 complaints 2011: 134 complaints 2011 2012: 154 complaints 2013: 85 complaints 2013 2014: 93 complaints 2015: 50 complaints 2015 2016: 119 complaints 2017: 78 complaints 2017 2018: 100 complaints 2019: 74 complaints 2019 74 2020: 47 complaints 2021: 24 complaints 2021 2022: 426 complaints 2023: 408 complaints 2023 2024: 343 complaints 2025: 140 complaints 2025 2026: 34 complaints
1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 1,011 complaints 2001: 415 complaints 2001 2002: 482 complaints 2003: 399 complaints 2003 2004: 465 complaints 2005: 377 complaints 2005 2006: 545 complaints 2007: 390 complaints 2007 2008: 327 complaints 2009: 38 complaints 2009 2010: 163 complaints 2011: 134 complaints 2011 2012: 154 complaints 2013: 85 complaints 2013 2014: 93 complaints 2015: 50 complaints 2015 2016: 119 complaints 2017: 78 complaints 2017 2018: 100 complaints 2019: 74 complaints 2019 74 2020: 47 complaints 2021: 24 complaints 2021 2022: 426 complaints 2023: 408 complaints 2023 2024: 343 complaints 2025: 140 complaints 2025 2026: 34 complaints

2019: 74 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19991
20001,011
2001415
2002482
2003399
2004465
2005377
2006545
2007390
2008327
200938
2010163
2011134
2012154
201385
201493
201550
2016119
201778
2018100
201974
202047
202124
2022426
2023408
2024343
2025140
202634

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel/propulsion system

22% · 16 reports
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The fuel pump and the fuel pump control module system failed. Before the failure, I drove my 2019 Toyota Tundra on XXX from [XXX] to [XXX] with no prior check engine light warning. It was parked for all 3 days at a campground in [XXX].

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-28

We had just exited the interstate when my Toyota Tundra stopped. We had it towed to the closest Toyota dealer. We had to have fuel pump replaced. They said the previous year Tundra was recalled for this issue, but ours was not.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-27

Forward collision avoidance

19% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing warnings and adaptive cruise control.

CRASH
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The Forward Recognition Camera on my 2019 Toyota Tundra has suffered an internal failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29

Electrical system

18% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing integrated trailer brake control.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tundra.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-04-14

Also filed under Exterior lighting

Intermit message "Trailer disconnect " message causing the trailer braking system to fail when attached to truck. Truck brakes are used to stop trailer at unsafe distances. Several trailers were used to verify.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-06-04

Service brakes

12% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Fuel system, gasoline

9% · 7 reports

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2018-10-26Air bags, electrical system18V685000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0X.

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    2018-11-16Equipment18V711000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra vehicles.

    Remedy: All vehicle owners will be sent a corrected label. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0Z.

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    2019-01-24Equipment18V900000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota Tundra standard and long bed trucks equipped with a spray-in bed liner. The load carrying capacity modification label may have been incorrectly calculated.

    Remedy: Toyota has notified owners, and provided corrected load carrying capacity labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2019. The recall number is J08. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

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    2019-05-24Equipment19V244000 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.

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    2020-05-01Fuel system, gasoline20V012000 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.

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    2020-08-17Electrical system, exterior lighting20V410000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Toyota Tundra vehicles equipped with LED headlight assemblies. Due to a wiring error, the front turn signals may not flash brightly enough.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wire harness connected to the front turn signal bulbs free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-270-9371.

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    2021-01-21Fuel system, gasoline20V682000 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.

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    2022-01-21Steering21V920000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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    2022-02-17Steering21E103000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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    2022-04-25Electrical system, exterior lighting21V688000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.

    Remedy: Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022.

Buy-smart checklist

2019 Toyota Tundra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Forward collision avoidance: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V685000 · Air bags, electrical system
  • Recall 18V711000 · Equipment
  • Recall 18V900000 · Equipment
  • Recall 19V244000 · Equipment
  • Recall 20V012000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 20V410000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
  • Recall 20V682000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 21V920000 · Steering
  • Recall 21E103000 · Steering
  • Recall 21V688000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Toyota Tundra reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Toyota Tundra is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Tundra?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Tundra have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.