2019 Toyota TUNDRA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
72 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
17,256 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 30 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 72 complaints (20.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 18 | 25.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 14 | 19.4% |
| Engine operation | 7 | 9.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 6.9% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 5.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 15; Unknown Or Other: 15; Electrical System: 12; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 8; Service Brakes: 8; Fuel System, Gasoline: 7; Exterior Lighting: 4; Air Bags: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 17 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 17; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (17). 42 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 5 |
2019: 13; 2020: 11; 2021: 7; 2022: 9; 2023: 9; 2024: 8; 2025: 10; 2026: 5
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 14 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11175851 · 2019-02-09 (February 9, 2019)
WHILE DRIVING WITH THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SET A MESSAGE WILL APPEAR "RADAR CRUISE CONTROL UNAVAILABLE CLEAN SENSOR". THIS MESSAGE WILL APPEAR WITH NO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. DUE TO THIS ERROR THE CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORKS AND THE PRE-COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM NO LONGER WORKS. ALSO RANDOMLY A "BRAKE!" MESSAGE WILL APPEAR AND THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SLAMS ON THE BRAKES WHEN NO EMERGENCY EXISTS CREATING A HAZARD FOR VEHICLES BEHIND.
Owner-reported narrative. 5,233 miles reported. Look up ODI 11175851 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11180222 · 2019-02-15 (February 15, 2019)
PCS SYSTEM ON 2019 TOYOTA DISPLAYS THAT THE SYSTEM IS "ON" BUT THE ICON ON THE DASH SHOWS "OFF". I HAVE PICS TO PROVIDE PROOF. BEEN HAPPENING BEFORE THE FIRST SRVC ON THE TRUCK. WHEN IN DURING SRVC TO EXPLAIN, DEALERSHIP DIDN'T FIND PROBLEM. LEFT AND IT CAME BACK ON AGAIN. SINCE THE 5K SRVC THIS HAPPENS PRETTY MUCH DAILY, I'M NOT SURE IF THE PCS IS GOING TO WORK OR NOT AS I HAVE BECOME LEARY OF THIS FEATURE BEING A SAFETY FEATURE AND MORE OF AN ANNOYANCE WITH TOYOTA NOT TAKING OWNERSHIP IN CORRECTING IT. MULTIPLE FORUMS ON THIS SUBJECT HAVE BEE…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11180222 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11190254 · 2019-03-20 (March 20, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BIG TWO TOYOTA OF CHANDLER (1250 S GILBERT RD, CHANDLER, AZ 85286) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE SUN ROOF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,142.
Owner-reported narrative. 5,142 miles reported. Look up ODI 11190254 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11195636 · 2019-04-11 (April 11, 2019)
LESS THAN 3000 MILES WHEN INCIDENT HAPPENED. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ON A HIGHWAY THE DASH SCREEN SAID BRAKE AND A CHIME WAS HEARD. IT WAS LATE EVENING 3 DAYS AGO AND THEIR WAS ABSOLUTELY NO OTHER VEHICLES AROUND ME. MY INITIAL REACTION WAS TO BRAKE HOWEVER I DID NOT. IT ALSO HAPPENED TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES AT ABOUT 45 MPH ON THE FINAL FEW MILES FROM MY HOME. THE INDICATOR DID NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH TO GET A PHOTO OF IT. WHEN I RETURNED HOME I FILED A CASE WITH TOYOTA USA. I THEN CALLED THEM THE NEXT DAY. TODAY I CONTACTED THE DEALER AB…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 11195636 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11207751 · 2019-05-14 (May 14, 2019)
2019 TOYOTA TUNDRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POOR CRASH TEST RATING. *LD *JS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11207751 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11217845 · 2019-06-04 (June 4, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS LOADING WOOD INTO THE VEHICLE, THE BED CAVED IN ON THE VEHICLE. SHORTLY AFTER, THE TAILGATE FRACTURED. THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE PUSHED IN BY HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO L AND S TOYOTA (248 AUTO PLAZA DRIVE, BECKLEY, WV 25801, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW BED LINER NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11217845 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11234335 · 2019-07-24 (July 24, 2019)
REAR AXLES AREN'T THE PROPER FIT, CAUSING THEM TO SHAKE WHICH CAUSES THE ROTORS TO VIBRATE THAT PRODUCES AN SQUEAKY/STRETCHING NOISE WHEN BRAKING. WAS ORIGINALLY TOLD IT WAS NORMAL UNTIL I CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE. SERVICE TECHS STATES THAT 'IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE' BUT I DIDN'T TRUST IT. MY TRUCK ISN'T THE ONLY TRUCK, THERE ARE SERVAL MORE THAT MAKING THIS SAME EXACT NOISE. ABOUT TO TURN MY TRUCK BACK IN TO TOYOTA UNDER THE LEMON LAW.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11234335 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11242225 · 2019-08-07 (August 7, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHEN THE CONTACT DIMMED THE HEADLIGHTS, THERE WAS LIMITED VISIBILITY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE MUCH FURTHER BEYOND THE HOOD. THE CONTACT DESCRIBED THE CONDITION AS BEING SIMILAR TO HAVING A BRICK WALL IN FRONT OF HIS VEHICLE, BLOCKING THE HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DICK DYER TOYOTA (240 KILLIAN COMMONS PARKWAY, COLUMBIA, SC 29203, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE IN THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR PARTS. THE DEALER ONLY TESTED THE VEHICLE DURING THE MORNING RATHER…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11242225 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
9 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
18V685000 · Electrical System:Software | Air Bags
Reported: 2018-10-04 (October 4, 2018)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Consequence: If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0X. Note: 18V-122 was superseded by this recall. The software remedy also includes the updates to the software for 18V-122.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V711000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2018-10-11 (October 11, 2018)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The accessory all-weather floormats may have been counted twice when creating the load carrying capacity modification label, resulting in the capacity modification label incorrectly overstating the additional weight by 10 pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: Since the incorrect label is not within 1% of the additional weight, the vehicles are not compliant with the FMVSS.
Remedy: All vehicle owners will be sent a corrected label. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0Z.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V900000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2018-12-19 (December 19, 2018)
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 label may have been incorrectly calculated. If the label is followed, the vehicle may be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: 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 customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V244000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2019-03-27 (March 27, 2019)
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."
Consequence: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
NHTSA campaign record ↗20V012000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2020-01-13 (January 13, 2020)
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.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
NHTSA campaign record ↗20V410000 · Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 2020-07-15 (July 15, 2020)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Toyota Tundra vehicles equipped with LED headlight assemblies. Due to a wiring error, the front turn signals may not flash brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: If the turn signals or hazard lamps do not flash brightly enough, other drivers may fail to see that the turn signal or hazard lamp functions have been activated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wire harness connected to the front turn signal bulbs free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB12/20TA12.
NHTSA campaign record ↗20V682000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2020-11-04 (November 4, 2020)
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.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V688000 · Exterior Lighting:Headlights | Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 2021-09-02 (September 2, 2021)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.
Consequence: An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB06 and 21TA06.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V920000 · Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | Steering:Rack And Pinion
Reported: 2021-11-23 (November 23, 2021)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
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