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Model Year Problem Record

Toyota Tacoma 2019 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

219Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
22Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Fuel and Propulsion System75 complaints

75 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V012000, 20V682000.

Brakes56 complaints

56 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V888000.

Power Train40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V244000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

18V888000Reported December 13, 2018 - 44,121 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on December 13, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 44,121 vehicles across all affected models.

19V244000Reported March 27, 2019 - 3,634 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on March 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 3,634 vehicles across all affected models.

20V012000Reported January 13, 2020 - 1,830,752 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on January 13, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 1,830,752 vehicles across all affected models.

20V682000Reported November 4, 2020 - 1,525,742 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 1,525,742 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA19001Opened April 19, 2019 - Closed September 19, 2024

Electrical overstress. Resulted in recall campaign 20V024.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201940
202076
202127
20226
202327
202411
202516
202616
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.