2019 Toyota Tundra reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Toyota Tundra — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 103
- 67 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- 15 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 9
- see below
- Reported harm
- 5 reported crashes · 8 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#4,084
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Toyota median
-186
median 289 across 291 Toyota records
Vs 2017-2021
-177
median 280 complaints in 501 records
Top component share
15%
Unknown Or Other: 15 complaints
What owners report fails — 2019 Toyota Tundra
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12
- SERVICE BRAKES 8
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS 8
9 recalls on record for the 2019 Toyota Tundra
- NHTSA 21V920000 · 2022 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 21V688000 · 2022 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 20V682000 · 2021 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 20V410000 · 2020 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL If the turn signals or hazard lamps do not flash brightly enough, other drivers may fail to see that the turn signal or
- NHTSA 20V012000 · 2020 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2019 Toyota Tundra units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Toyota Tundra reliable?
NHTSA has 103 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Toyota Tundra and 9 recalls. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (15 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Toyota Tundra units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Tundra?
Owners most often report problems with: unknown or other (15), fuel/propulsion system (14), electrical system (12), service brakes (8). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 Toyota Tundra?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.