This page covers 4 recalls, 209 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma.
18–20 mpg combined
11.8–13.1 L/100km
Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2019 Tacoma centers on the fuel system and drivetrain. Fuel system complaints are the most common, with owners frequently describing the in-tank low-pressure fuel pump failing, often accompanied by a P0087 fault code, engine shuddering, and the vehicle stalling in traffic. Some owners report finding debris from the pump left inside the tank after failure. Powertrain and brake complaints come in roughly equal volume. On the brake side, owners describe fluid leaking internally and appearing on the driver's floormat, along with general brake performance concerns. Powertrain reports cover a range of driveline and transmission behaviors. A smaller but recurring thread involves paint chipping and delamination across body panels, with multiple owners noting that primer or bare metal becomes exposed.
209
Total Complaints
10
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Toyota Tacoma has 4 recalls, the most serious being a fuel pump that can fail while driving and stall the engine, raising the risk of a crash.
On the brake side, the brake master cylinder may have an internally damaged seal that reduces stopping performance, meaning the truck needs more distance to come to a halt. There is also a label recall affecting certain vehicles distributed through Gulf States Toyota, where the load capacity label can become illegible over time, making it difficult to know the safe weight limit for passengers and cargo.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved version at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 4 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially affecting fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The load capacity label text on the driver's door jamb may fade or become unreadable, preventing owners from seeing the maximum safe weight their vehicle can carry.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a corrected load capacity label at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake master cylinder may have been machined incorrectly, which can damage an internal seal and reduce braking performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
