The 2019 Toyota Tacoma has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 219 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (55 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 4 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2019 Toyota Tacoma recalls
Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine while driving
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail on these vehicles.
Fuel pump may fail, causing engine stall while driving
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Load capacity label may be illegible, risking overloading
The text on the vehicle's load capacity label may become hard or impossible to read.
Brake Seal May Fail, Lengthening Stopping Distance
Certain brake master cylinders in these trucks may have been improperly machined, which can cause internal damage to one of the seals.
Most common 2019 Toyota Tacoma problems
Problem areas named in the 219 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 55 |
| Service Brakes | 53 |
| Power Train | 40 |
| Engine | 29 |
| Unknown Or Other | 25 |
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 20 |
| Structure | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Steering | 10 |
What owners report
Engine failure can be catastrophic on I-70. Engine hesitation. Check engine light came on. Code read P11ED - Cylinder 2 Air Fuel Ratio Imbalance (Port). Shop states the cylinder valve is worn. Mileage 190,000 Note - this was "repaired" by Toyota in July 2025. In 2025, P11ED code was read. Cylinder 2 was running rich. Fuel injector was replaced. This made it worse. Caused P219D code. Truck was sent to machine shop to repair cylinder heads, spark plugs were replaced. Mileage 150,000
I wrecked my truck in a snowstorm, and the front airbags did not deploy. The crash had me and 2 others in my vehicle. I have permanent injuries
The brakes failed, out of nowhere, no codes and no warning. The vehicle was taken to lithia Toyota of [XXX] on XXX for inspection and they say they couldnât recreate the issue. 5 days later the vehicle was taken to Grants Pass Toyota and they have isolated the issue to be a faulty master cylinder. My safety and everyone on the road was at risk because one dealership failed to correctly inspect and diagnose the issue, all documentation is available. The issue was reproduced by Grants pass Toyota in less than 5 minutes of arrival to their service department. The master cylinder for like vehicles were recalled and mine was manufactured within 4 months of those models that fell into the
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle shuddered, stalled, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle returned to normal operation. The failure occurred on several occasions. The check engine and the active traction control warning lights were illuminated, with several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer stated that the cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the residence, and the contact used a diagnostic tool to retr
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.
2019 Toyota Tacoma safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★ 4-star | 4 | 5 | 4 (19.1% rollover risk) |
| 2019 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★ 4-star | 4 | 5 | 4 (14.7% rollover risk) |
| 2019 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | n/a | n/a | 4 (19.1% rollover risk) |
| 2019 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD | Not rated | n/a | n/a | 4 (14.7% rollover risk) |
2019 Toyota Tacoma questions
Does the 2019 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma: Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine while driving; Fuel pump may fail, causing engine stall while driving; Load capacity label may be illegible, risking overloading; Brake Seal May Fail, Lengthening Stopping Distance. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Tacoma?
Based on 219 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (55), Service Brakes (53), Power Train (40).
How safe is the 2019 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2019 Toyota Tacoma up to 4 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Toyota Tacoma has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.