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ProblemsByVin File / 2019-TOYOTA-TUNDRA NHTSA data synced 8 hours ago
2019 · Toyota

Toyota Tundra problems

71 owner complaints and 2 active recall campaigns on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, what a working mechanic would actually do about it.

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Reliability score
7.8 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Should you avoid this 2019 Tundra?
Generally reliable

Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Top trouble spots 7 categories with 3+ complaints

electrical
12 reports · fails ~27,629 mi · avg $850
severe
fuel system
7 reports · fails ~89,891 mi · avg $1,200
moderate
brakes
5 reports · fails ~17,500 mi · avg $450
moderate
body
4 reports · fails ~2,000 mi · avg $1,500
moderate
airbags
3 reports · fails ~57,333 mi · avg $1,100
severe
lighting
3 reports · fails ~3,500 mi · avg $250
moderate
steering
3 reports · avg $700
moderate
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2019 Tundra · fuel system
The contact's husband owns a 2019 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that on various occasions while starting the vehicle, the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The…
12/28/2022 · at 100,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11499205.0 · see fuel system pattern →
2019 Tundra · fuel system
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 Toyota tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…
2019 Tundra · lighting
Factory installed OEM LED HEADLIGHTS: While driving in WET SNOW and SNOW conditions, headlights get covered in snow and visibility is greatly reduced to almost zero.
2019 Tundra · steering
My son was driving to Mineral Wells to get something to eat on Wednesday 11/17/21 at 8:00 at night on FM 52 South. All of a sudden the steering wheel falls in his lap. He picked it up and shoved it onto the column and was able to steer the truck onto the side of the road…
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Active recalls showing 2 of 2

severe NHTSA 18V900000 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

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.
moderate NHTSA 18V711000 October 11, 2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra vehicles

Since the incorrect label is not within 1% of the additional weight, the vehicles are not compliant with the FMVSS.

Fix: 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.

Common questions

Is the 2019 Toyota Tundra reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Toyota Tundra is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

Should you avoid the 2019 Toyota Tundra?

On the NHTSA data, the 2019 Toyota Tundra does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average; 2 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2019 Toyota Tundra?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 12 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 27,629 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 27,629 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Toyota Tundra has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2019 Toyota Tundra?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 71 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 8 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Toyota/Tundra. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Toyota. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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