2019 Toyota Tundra problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 72 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Toyota Tundra, filed between 2019-02-09 and 2026-07-27. The most common problem areas are the fuel/propulsion system (15, 21%), electrical system (13, 18%) and forward collision avoidance (11, 15%). Owners reported 4 crashes, 2 fires and 7 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 10 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2019 Toyota Tundra complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 21% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 15 | 21% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 18% | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 15% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 11% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | 10% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 7% | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 4% | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Fuel/propulsion system: 15 complaints
- 15 complaints of 72 (21%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 2 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Toyota Tundra covers this system.
Electrical system: 13 complaints
- 13 complaints of 72 (18%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 5 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire and 1 injury in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2019 Toyota Tundra; the recall, campaign 18V685000, says: “The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check.”
Forward collision avoidance: 11 complaints
- 11 complaints of 72 (15%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 5 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Toyota Tundra covers this system.
Service brakes: 8 complaints
- 8 complaints of 72 (11%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 3 of them also name the electrical system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Toyota Tundra covers this system.
Fuel system, gasoline: 7 complaints
- 7 complaints of 72 (10%) name the fuel system, gasoline.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2019 Toyota Tundra; the latest, campaign 20V682000, says: “The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.”
Exterior lighting: 5 complaints
- 5 complaints of 72 (7%) name the exterior lighting — headlights, tail and brake lights and turn signals.
- 2 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 1 fire and 1 injury in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2019 Toyota Tundra; the latest, campaign 21V688000, says: “The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.”
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 5 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names TUNDRA, model year 2019. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2019 Toyota Tundra recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Tundra?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2019 Toyota Tundra's most common problem areas are the fuel/propulsion system (15 of 72 complaints), electrical system (13 of 72 complaints) and forward collision avoidance (11 of 72 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2019 Toyota Tundra have?
NHTSA has 72 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Toyota Tundra, including 4 reported crashes and 2 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Toyota Tundra's problems?
NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the 2019 Toyota Tundra; 3 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.