Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Toyota Tacoma
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Toyota Tacoma has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 219 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V682000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V012000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V244000 Non-Permanent Text on Load Capacity Label NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V888000 Brake Master Cylinder Seal may be Damaged NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 55 complaints
- Service Brakes 53 complaints
- Power Train 40 complaints
- Engine 29 complaints
- Unknown or Other 25 complaints
- Electrical System 21 complaints
Of the 219 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 219 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,200–$5,200AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Toyota Tacoma has an average reliability rating due to notable recalls affecting fuel pump issues which are critical to vehicle operation. While brake system issues have also been reported, overall, the vehicle performs reliably with fewer major complaints compared to its peers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| brake master cylinder | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| tires | 25,000–50,000 miles | $80–$200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- tire rotation and balance
- brake pad and rotor inspection
- engine coolant replacement
- transmission fluid check
- belt and hose inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- fuel smell or leaks
- spongy brake pedal
- engine stalling
- uneven tire wear
- vibration during braking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.