Problems · NHTSA complaints

2019 Toyota Tundra problems

Owners filed 74 complaints about the 2019 Toyota Tundra with NHTSA between Feb 2019 and Sep 2026. The most-cited component is fuel/propulsion system (16).

Complaints
74
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
4
Reported by owners
Fires
2
Reported by owners
Injuries
7
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Fuel/propulsion system16
  2. Electrical system13
  3. Forward collision avoidance12
  4. Service brakes8
  5. Fuel system, gasoline7
  6. Exterior lighting5
  7. Structure4
  8. Steering3
  9. Air bags3
  10. Engine2
  11. Tires2
  12. Back over prevention2
  13. Seats2
  14. Suspension2

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

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
View as table
Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
201913
202011
20217
20229
20239
20248
202510
20267

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Fuel/propulsion system

16 reports
“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]. However, on XXX the vehicle would not start. The truck ignition was moved to the RUN position and then the check engine light came on, which was the first notification of a potential problem. So, I attempted to start the vehicle, there was a crank but not a start incident. The ignition was moved back to the OFF position. I'm also an experienced mechanic, so I lifted the hood to diagnose the issue and search where the malfunction was occurring. I inspected the battery, all the fuses, the relays controlling the fuel pump, and the fuel pump control module. Using a Voltmeter Tester, the battery had a full charge. The relays and the fuses were also replaced with no success in starting the vehicle. The fuel line was disconnected from the fuel rail so I could verify if fuel was getting to the engine. The truck ignition was again moved to the RUN position and then the Start Position with NO success of fuel getting to the fuel rail. The…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 28, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11767425

Electrical system

13 reports1 crash1 fire1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while parked for 5-10 minutes, the contact noticed a burning plastic odor, and upon looking up moments later, the contact noticed flames coming from the driver's side headlight, and the flames were 6 inches above the headlight. The contact started extinguishing the fire with water bottles. The contact drove to a water hose, which the contact also used to extinguish the fire. The contact sustained minor smoke inhalation. No police report was filed. The contact was able to drive to the nearby residence. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V688000(Exterior Lighting, Electrical System), which included the VIN. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent a field inspector, who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the inspection report would be completed on the same day; however, the manufacturer would follow up with the contact within 45-60 days. The contact followed up with the manufacturer three days later and was provided with the same information. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,500.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 14, 2026Electrical system, Exterior lightingFire reportedODI 11731104

Forward collision avoidance

12 reports1 crash
“The Forward Recognition Camera on my 2019 Toyota Tundra has suffered an internal failure. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized Toyota dealership, which diagnosed and documented:"FOUND INTERNAL FAULT IN FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA." The failed component is available for inspection. This camera is a critical safety component that supports forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and other driver-assistance systems. Because of this internal failure, the vehicle's ability to detect potential hazards may be reduced or disabled, leaving the driver without safety features that were designed to help prevent or mitigate crashes. This failure places not only the occupants of my vehicle at risk but also other motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists sharing the roadway. The condition was reproduced and confirmed by an authorized Toyota dealer. The dealer determined that the camera itself had internally failed and requires replacement. The failure was not attributed to an accident, impact, misuse, modification, or outside damage. It was diagnosed as an internal fault of the camera assembly. Prior to diagnosis, warning messages and safety-system malfunction…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 29, 2026Unknown or other, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11767811

Service brakes

8 reports
“Intermittent message displaying "Trailer Brakes Disconnected" while towing. Trailer lights continued to operate even while message was displayed. On average trailer connected and disconnected every 2-3 minutes”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 18, 2025Electrical system, Service brakesODI 11681433

Fuel system, gasoline

7 reports2 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine sounded rough. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the ECU was reset; however, the failure reoccurred. The mechanic referenced NHTSA ID Number: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 23, 2026Fuel system, gasolineODI 11719942

Exterior lighting

5 reports1 fire2 related recalls
“Factory installed OEM LED HEADLIGHTS: While driving in WET SNOW and SNOW conditions, headlights get covered in snow and visibility is greatly reduced to almost zero.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 23, 2024Exterior lightingODI 11627040
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026

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