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2019 Toyota TacomaRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 219 owner complaints for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma. Most complaints involve fuel/propulsion system (55) and service brakes (53). The EPA rates it 18–21 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
18–21mpg
EPA · 8 versions
NHTSA overall
4of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
4campaigns
Latest Nov 2020
Owner complaints
219
Top: fuel/propulsion system
Fuel cost / yr
$3,050est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Fuel system

Free remedy

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, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Fuel system, gasolineReported Nov 4, 2020NHTSA 20V682000

Fuel system

Free remedy

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 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Fuel system, gasolineReported Jan 13, 2020NHTSA 20V012000

Equipment: labels

Free remedy

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. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

EquipmentReported Mar 27, 2019NHTSA 19V244000
See all 4 recalls with remedies
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

219 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jan 2019 – Oct 2026
  1. Fuel/propulsion system55
  2. Service brakes53
  3. Power train40
  4. Engine29
  5. Electrical system21
  6. Fuel system, gasoline20
  7. Structure12
  8. Vehicle speed control12
  9. Steering10

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Tacoma model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
1996257
1997134
1998310
1999251
2000221
2001401
2002360
2003372
2004414
2005707
2006782
2007541
2008449
2009519
2010294
2011186
2012295
2013125
201493
2015102
2016324
2017244
2018209
2019219
202090
202181
202259
202354
2024155
2025116
Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
6
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Fuel/propulsion system

55 reports2 crashes
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 8, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11736679

Service brakes

53 reports5 crashes
“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 couldn’t 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 J16/J06 recall. The exact symptoms that my vehicle experienced. However, my vin was not included in that recall.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 3, 2026Service brakesODI 11762033

Power train

40 reports
“The transmission cooling line in my 2019 Toyota Tacoma was never installed by an authorized repair shop following an accident. This critical component failure led to the transmission failing just 1.5 hours after I retrieved the vehicle from the shop. My safety was compromised, as the failure occurred while driving at highway speeds, without any warning lights or messages indicating an issue. The failure has been confirmed by the dealership (MotorWorld Toyota) currently inspecting my vehicle. The shop responsible for the initial repairs has taken liability for missing the installation of the transmission cooling line. My insurance company (GEICO) has been involved but is delaying total loss consideration. No warning lamps or messages appeared before or after the transmission failure, which is highly suspicious. This negligence has caused severe damage to a vital component of my vehicle, and I question the overall integrity of the repairs.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 24, 2024Power train, Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11621816
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

8 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl · 2.7L 4-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (S6) · Manual 6-spd
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Tacoma 2WD
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
192421$3,050431
Tacoma 2WD
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
202321$3,050423
Tacoma 4WD
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
182220$3,200448
Tacoma 4WD
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
192220$3,200441
Tacoma 4WD TRD PRO
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
182220$3,200448
Tacoma 4WD
Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
172118$3,550481
Tacoma 4WD Double Cab Off-Road
Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
172018$3,550483
Tacoma 4WD TRD PRO
Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
172018$3,550483
  • Tacoma 2WD
    Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    19 city · 24 hwy · $3,050/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • Tacoma 2WD
    Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L
    20 city · 23 hwy · $3,050/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • Tacoma 4WD
    Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    18 city · 22 hwy · $3,200/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • Tacoma 4WD
    Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L
    19 city · 22 hwy · $3,200/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • Tacoma 4WD TRD PRO
    Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    18 city · 22 hwy · $3,200/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • Tacoma 4WD
    Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    17 city · 21 hwy · $3,550/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • Tacoma 4WD Double Cab Off-Road
    Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    17 city · 20 hwy · $3,550/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • Tacoma 4WD TRD PRO
    Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    17 city · 20 hwy · $3,550/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

4 tested variants
Overall rating
4/ 5
4 of 5
Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
4 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
19.1%
Overall
4 / 5
Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
4 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
14.7%
Overall
— / 5
Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD
Frontal crash
Not rated
Side crash
Not rated
Side pole
Not rated
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
19.1%
Overall
— / 5
Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD
Frontal crash
Not rated
Side crash
Not rated
Side pole
Not rated
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
14.7%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 3, 2026Vehicle 13223Vehicle 13222Vehicle 13221
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2019 Tacoma questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Tacoma have?

4 safety recalls as of Nov 3, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2019 Toyota Tacoma problems?

Owners filed 219 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are fuel/propulsion system (55), service brakes (53), power train (40). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2019 Toyota Tacoma get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Toyota Tacoma at 18–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (8 versions rated).

How safe is the 2019 Toyota Tacoma?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2019 Toyota Tacoma 4 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 3, 2026