Toyota Tacoma Complaints (2019)

219 consumer complaints on file.

#11689472September 24, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY, VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The rear cabin pressure vent leaks water into the cabin creating an unsafe vehicle to drive during rainy days. I took the vehicle to Sarasota Toyota and was told that my claim to get it fixed thru the Toyota warranty was denied because it is considered trim. I contacted the warranty company and Toyota about this issue but was told the same.NOT COVERED. I am also concerned that the water intrusion can affect the safety and health hazard of more drivers with this problem if not addressed by Toyota as soon as possible.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11687938September 17, 2025
STEERING
While having routine maintenance performed on 8/5/2025, I was advised that the steering rack must be replaced at an approximate cost of $2,200. I was told this should be done as soon as possible because it poses a safety issue. The vehicle only has 29,000 miles and has not been driven off road or in extreme conditions. I researched the issue and it seems that a number of complaints have been filed for the same concern, specifically because this is happening at such low mileage. If Toyota does not come up with a resolution and recall for faulty equipment, will I be doing this repair again in another 29,000 miles?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11686793September 12, 2025
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the rear cabin pressure vent seals had deteriorated, causing rainwater to leak into the rear cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a mildew odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact was concerned that mold had developed inside the vehicle due to the water inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who indicated that the rear pressure seals were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11671079July 3, 2025
SUSPENSION
Rear leaf springs are flat and curving in opposite direction causing vehicle to bottom out with only 100 pounds in the truck bed. This is a potential safety issue as control problems to keep vehicle going straight.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11670295June 30, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Truck has 33,XXX miles. Was driving and the fuel gauge needle dropped to E. Dash screen stated 225 miles till empty please refuel. I tried turning it on and off, no change. Filled the gas tank numerous times, no change. Needle remains on E with warning message to please refuel. Mechanic checked and there are no codes or CELs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668776June 23, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I’m filing this complaint regarding a known issue with the A/C evaporator core on my Toyota Tacoma (3rd generation). The evaporator core has prematurely failed, leading to a complete loss of air conditioning and, more importantly, reduced defrosting and defogging capabilities that directly affect visibility and driver safety. This issue is widespread and well-documented among Tacoma owners, and Toyota has issued TSB T-SB-0145-20, acknowledging that corrosion in the evaporator core leads to refrigerant leakage. Despite the known defect, Toyota has not issued a recall and is charging owners thousands of dollars to repair a part that is failing far earlier than expected. In my case, the system began blowing only warm air, and the defroster can no longer clear moisture from the windshield, which is a serious safety issue in humid or cold conditions. This should be treated as a systemic defect, not regular wear and tear. Toyota needs to be held accountable for this manufacturing flaw, which affects safety-critical components like the defroster and visibility systems.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11666121June 10, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My check engine light came on when I was traveling in Oregon. I didn't notice any major changes in my vehicle's performance. Drove it all the way back to Colorado without issues. It went off and came back on several times. I replaced the cabin air filter, engine air filter and put fuel injector cleaner in the vehicle. Finally I took it in to the Toyota dealership to get an oil change and then the check engine light came back on. I paid for them to do a diagnostic test and they stated they were almost certain it was the 2nd fuel injector running rich. Brought it back a week later for the repair. Fyi...I was still getting 20 mpg in fuel and I wasn't noticing anything major in performance. They replaced the fuel injector and then the check engine light came back on with a different code. They are now running "another" more expensive diagnostic test and I still don't have my truck. They are saying it could be the 2nd cylinder or the engine and claiming it has 150,000 miles so I should expect these issues (and conveniently my warranty has run out).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11652942April 5, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
I have the exact same issues as the big recall done with the Toyotas for the brake master cylinder. My Tacoma is leaking brake fluid from the inside of the cabin! I contacted Toyota showed the pictures and evidence, I have the exact same issue as all the other trucks with the recall, Toyota refused to help me fix my truck, even tho everything is exactly the same. They argued that because the date my truck was assembled is why they wouldn’t help. They cannot track which parts are used for which dates! It’s not fair, they know this is a huge problem which is why they had a large recall for the Tacomas. My truck barely had 55k miles on it, I shouldn’t be having brake master cylinder issues at this mileage, it’s a 2019, it’s way too new for these problems! This should be covered under the recall. It’s a faulty seal from the inside of the brake master cylinder. Toyota refuses to help or fix it. This is a severe safety issue and concern, I could have crashed or killed myself. My warranty just expired in December. This master cylinder is only made by Toyota and it’s a $1600 part. This should all be covered by Toyota under the recall for safety! This is now going to cost me around $2,000 to fix out of my pocket, all for my own safety. My truck sat for 2-3 weeks waiting for Toyota all for them to deny helping me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11649915March 22, 2025
ENGINE
Engine Block
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643249February 17, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Brakes pedal inside car was dripping brake fluid and there was a loss of power when breaking. The vehicle was taken to a Toyota dealership and they diagnosed the problem as a failure of the brake master cylinder (part # 47050-04180). There was no warning lamp or messages of the problem prior to brakes having loss of power when breaking and fluid dripping from brake pedal inside of vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642741February 14, 2025
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2019 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at 60MPH; that he was cut off while on a turnpike and to avoid a collision the contact turned into and went over a guard rail, crashing into an embankment. The side curtain air bags deployed however, the front driver-side air bag did not deploy. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. A police report was filed however was not available. The contact did not seek medical attention however felt sore within the next few days. Personal items for his vision were destroyed during the accident. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was towed to a storage facility where it was later towed to another storage facility. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was claim was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11641746February 10, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
BRAKE FLUID IS LEAKING IN CAB OF VEHICLE BY PEDAL C/A ~|~CONFIRMED BRAKE FLUID LEAK SEEPING FROM BRAKE MASTER, LEAKING FROM ACTUATOR TO BRAKE PEADAL AND DRIPS OF FLUID FOUND ON FLOOR OF VEHICLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11624316November 9, 2024
ENGINE
Timing cover gasket failed. I notice leak at 70k but the gasket may have failed earlier. I believe this to be a manufacture defect as this is a common issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11621816October 24, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
The transmission cooling line in my 2019 Toyota Tacoma was never installed by an authorized repair shop following an accident. This critical component failure led to the transmission failing just 1.5 hours after I retrieved the vehicle from the shop. My safety was compromised, as the failure occurred while driving at highway speeds, without any warning lights or messages indicating an issue. The failure has been confirmed by the dealership (MotorWorld Toyota) currently inspecting my vehicle. The shop responsible for the initial repairs has taken liability for missing the installation of the transmission cooling line. My insurance company (GEICO) has been involved but is delaying total loss consideration. No warning lamps or messages appeared before or after the transmission failure, which is highly suspicious. This negligence has caused severe damage to a vital component of my vehicle, and I question the overall integrity of the repairs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11619986October 15, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Two of my three 2019 Tacoma’s drivers side door hinges broke clean off the door frame.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617943October 3, 2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
the differential skid plate was manufactured in a way that one of the brackets make contact with the fuel tank of the truck. It rubs and compromises the integrity of the tank. Possibly leading to a puncture and leak. I brought it to the attention of the manufacturer, and they have stated that they received several complaints from customers and redesigned the skid plate to prevent this. However they refused to replace mine and others, they also have taken NO steps to notify owners of this safety hazard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615168September 18, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
Brake fluid leaking into the cab floor of 2019 Toyota Tacoma. VIN not listed on NHTSA list. Toyota refuses to believe this is the same issue as recall, as per Yemi at 10:48AM on Sept 18, 2024 Toyota Corporate call 1-800-331-4331. Brake master cylinder diagnosed by independent, non-bias mechanic as: "Diagnosed brake fluid seeping through dust seal inside cabin running down shaft connecting the pedal to assembly, fluid is of consistency of the brake fluid required by system, fluid level is low at this time, if pedal is pumped 5 times and held down there is visible drip from the rod to pedal connection, needs master Cyl. assembly and exhibits same issues and description of fault as set forth in the recall notice. Customer advised to seek manufacturer assistance." Previous examination by local Toyota dealer was fluid leaking from steering column.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11614457September 13, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacture was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11601792July 13, 2024
STEERING
Steering rack was found to be leaking fluid onto the rubber boot during the 52,000 mile oil change and general maintenance by the Toyota dealership. This leak requires the complete steering rack to be replaced for approximately $2,100.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11585081April 24, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
Break Master Cylinder leaking.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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