2019 Toyota Tundra
The Verdict
The 2019 Toyota Tundra has 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issues are body (25 complaints) and engine (21 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 81/100, it earns a "Smooth Ride" rating. If you're shopping for a Toyota Tundra, consider the 2021 model year which has 67% fewer complaints.
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Klunk Score: Smooth Ride
This vehicle year has significantly fewer complaints than average. A reliable choice.
How is this calculated?
The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.
Recalls 1
Active safety recalls from NHTSA for this vehicle year.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota Tundra standard and long bed trucks equipped with a spray-in bed liner. The load carrying capacity modification l...
Risk
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota has notified owners, and provided corrected load carrying capacity labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2019. The recall number is J08. Owners may contact Toyota custom...
Reported Apr 11, 2026
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Under the Hood
Each number is a complaint. Darker = bigger problem.
| Year | Body | Brakes | Electrical | Engine | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 604 | 266 | 35 | 76 | 47 |
| 2001 | 240 | 111 | 15 | 25 | 28 |
| 2002 | 277 | 113 | 36 | 33 | 51 |
| 2003 | 210 | 37 | 89 | 36 | 38 |
| 2004 | 326 | 24 | 56 | 19 | 40 |
| 2005 | 176 | 37 | 95 | 34 | 32 |
| 2006 | 313 | 28 | 143 | 39 | 20 |
| 2007 | 183 | 27 | 27 | 85 | 65 |
| 2008 | 163 | 23 | 33 | 70 | 36 |
| 2009 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 8 |
| 2011 | 52 | 7 | 17 | 45 | 13 |
| 2012 | 40 | 7 | 20 | 78 | 9 |
| 2013 | 31 | 4 | 15 | 34 | 0 |
| 2014 | 45 | 5 | 24 | 13 | 5 |
| 2015 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| 2016 | 40 | 32 | 33 | 9 | 4 |
| 2017 | 14 | 13 | 27 | 20 | 4 |
| 2018 | 29 | 22 | 19 | 28 | 1 |
| 2019 | 25 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 1 |
| 2020 | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 1 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 79 | 26 | 17 | 234 | 45 |
| 2023 | 71 | 12 | 17 | 234 | 32 |
| 2024 | 53 | 13 | 22 | 173 | 44 |
| 2025 | 39 | 5 | 13 | 57 | 12 |
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Complaints
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.
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.
My toyota tundra is having issues with the fuel pump. It is saying I am using e85 fuel when that is not the case. As a result I am having issues with cold start. There are recalls however I am being told that my truck is listed among them despite having the same issue.
The contact owns 2019 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond immediately. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled, and approximately thirty seconds later the vehicle worked as intended. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced, and codes were in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 80,000.
I bought this car in January 2019, and even though it had 210 miles, they sold it to me as new. I think they did something illegal because I have the purchase contract and they didn't put that information there. They put 10 miles and I didn't notice at the time. Also, I have the window sticker and it says the car comes standard with a remote key for entry, and the dealer removed it to make it without one. I'm ashamed I didn't report this sooner. It must be a form of consumer theft, something they only do to protect themselves.
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
Keep getting the messages "Trailer brake error, if towing come to a stop with manual controls" And "Pre-collision system malfunction" The messages go away usually after restarting the vehicle but eventually comes back on
I had to have the steering rack assembly replaced in my vehicle due to a leak. This is one of the complaints and a recall but I never got a notification.
The built-in navigation system in my 2019 Toyota Tundra is dangerously outdated and cannot be updated over-the-air (OTA). Recently, it misrouted me into a remote, unfamiliar area with no cell service and incorrect road data. If I hadn’t had enough fuel, I could have been stranded in potentially life-threatening conditions. Toyota continues to install these systems with outdated maps and no OTA functionality, while presenting them as part of a reliable, intelligent driving experience. This is not a minor tech issue—it is a safety failure. Drivers are led to trust a system that cannot be trusted. I want to be clear: this experience has completely changed how I view Toyota as a brand. What seemed like a small, fixable flaw turned into a moment of genuine danger. That moment told me everything I needed to know about Toyota’s priorities—and Toyota is no longer in my future because of it. I urge NHTSA to investigate this as a potential recall-level issue. A navigation system that actively misleads the driver and offers no timely updates is not just broken—it’s hazardous.
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while replacing the shocks, the contact noticed that the shocks were oily. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for warranty repair, and the contact was informed that the brake pads on the rear axle were soaked with oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed on several occasions, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer on two occasions. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the fuel pump part #770200C170 was on backorder. The dealer reprogrammed the fuel pump system twice as temporary repairs; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence, where it was diagnosed by a mobile mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that that the fuel pump was burned, causing the electrical connector part #9098010844 to burn and melt. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the electrical connector part had been discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under the factory warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
Truck shut off while driving fuel pump connector in the tank was melted and could have started a fire. Was told my tundra doesn’t fall under the recall but is having the same problem
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle at the residence, the contact stated that the engine was shaking abnormally. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that a dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced, and that the electrical fuel module needed to be reset. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was 117,000.
Having fuel pump issue. Car stalls very badly and pre collision light and engine lights start flashing. Severe jumping by car driving down the road. When accelerating the car has no acceleration and hesitates very badly.
When refueling this vehicle, gasoline will flow out of the filler tank onto the ground and will shoot out onto the person filling the truck up. Have had the charcoal canister replaced twice and this has not fixed the problem for any length of time. Dealer claims that vent tubes are getting clogged up but cannot explain how or why they are plugged up. Last repair lasted one week before fueling issues showed up again. The gas shooting out of the filler hose onto people standing nearby and onto the ground is an extreme fire and explosion issue and is an environmental issue. This problem seems to be a common issue based on internet search for Toyota Tundra refueling issues. There has been a service bulletin published by Toyota on this issue. I have been having this problem for over 2 years.
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.
The contact owned a 2019 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, an oncoming vehicle did not obey a stop sign and proceeded to crash into the rear driver's side of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the platform of an 18-wheeler. No air bags deployed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to his residence. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed destroyed by the insurance company. The contact who was the driver sustained severe back pain and an injured left knee pending further treatment at a clinic. The front passenger sustained bruising to the left arm and back pain but did not seek medical attention. The rear passenger sustained bruising to the right arm and back pain but did not seek medical attention. The other vehicle occupants did not sustain injuries. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
275/55r20. only have around 10,000 miles. just rotate the tire at Walmart in Texas . on my way to Georgia my rear tire exploded without any warning at 75 mph . I almost lost control over the vechle .
There was three warning light showing malfunction collision warning and i tried to to dealership and they said nothing is wrong
Fuel pump is losing prime and difficult to start when cold. Various websites indicate Toyota issued a recall for 2018 and 2019 Tundra fuel pumps in 2020, but no recall appeared on our recent search when we began having issues. Did Toyota end the recall?
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