Defect Summary: 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.
The 2019 Toyota Tacoma is associated with 214 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Fuel & Propulsion System, accounting for 36 reports (17% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 8 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.5l 6-cyl and 2.7l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 18 to 21 MPG combined. The 2019 Toyota Tacoma belongs to the 3rd generation (N300) Tacoma platform spanning model years 2016–2023.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 214 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Fuel & Propulsion System (36 / 17%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 10 crash / 1 fire / 4 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 18–21 MPG (8 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 Toyota Tacoma?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma 2WD | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Tacoma 2WD | 2.7L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 20 MPG | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Tacoma 4WD | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 18 MPG | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
| Tacoma 4WD | 2.7L 4-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 MPG | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
| Tacoma 4WD TRD PRO | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 18 MPG | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
| Tacoma 4WD | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 17 MPG | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Tacoma 4WD Double Cab Off-Road | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 17 MPG | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Tacoma 4WD TRD PRO | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 17 MPG | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC 2WD | 14.7% | ||||
| PU/EC 2WD | 14.7% | ||||
| PU/CC 4WD | 19.1% | ||||
| PU/EC 4WD | 19.1% |
Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Toyota Tacoma models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma?
Summary of 214 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2019 Toyota Tacoma problems & component breakdown (62 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Toyota Tacoma?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: 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.
Defect Summary: 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."
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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