2019 Toyota Tundra Problems & Owner Complaints

Fuel/Propulsion System 15

“My toyota tundra is having issues with the fuel pump. It is saying I am using e85 fuel when that is not the case. As a result I am having issues with cold start. There are recalls however I am being told that my truck is listed among them despite having the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11712672, 2025

“Truck shut off while driving fuel pump connector in the tank was melted and could have started a fire. Was told my tundra doesn’t fall under the recall but is having the same problem”
NHTSA complaint #11649561, 2025

“Having fuel pump issue. Car stalls very badly and pre collision light and engine lights start flashing. Severe jumping by car driving down the road. When accelerating the car has no acceleration and hesitates very badly.”
NHTSA complaint #11638468, 2025

Unknown Or Other 15 1 fire

“We were driving down an unpaved road at 8 mph in 4WDh in our 2019 Toyota Tundra when I heard a couple popping sounds from inside the car. Then it stopped. I opened the passenger side door to get out and check on the truck, and flames were pouring out under the engine. There were 3 of us in the car. We immediately got out and tried to pour water and throw sand on the fire. It grew very quickly, so we ran away. The car was immediately engulfed in flames like something out of a movie with black smoke going high into the air. Within 5-10 minutes, the truck was totally gone. There were no warning s…”
NHTSA complaint #11496234, 2022 · fire

“The built-in navigation system in my 2019 Toyota Tundra is dangerously outdated and cannot be updated over-the-air (OTA). Recently, it misrouted me into a remote, unfamiliar area with no cell service and incorrect road data. If I hadn’t had enough fuel, I could have been stranded in potentially life-threatening conditions. Toyota continues to install these systems with outdated maps and no OTA functionality, while presenting them as part of a reliable, intelligent driving experience. This is not a minor tech issue—it is a safety failure. Drivers are led to trust a system that cannot be truste…”
NHTSA complaint #11665435, 2025

“There was three warning light showing malfunction collision warning and i tried to to dealership and they said nothing is wrong”
NHTSA complaint #11597425, 2024

Electrical System 13 1 crash 1 fire 1 injury

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while parked for 5-10 minutes, the contact noticed a burning plastic odor, and upon looking up moments later, the contact noticed flames coming from the driver's side headlight, and the flames were 6 inches above the headlight. The contact started extinguishing the fire with water bottles. The contact drove to a water hose, which the contact also used to extinguish the fire. The contact sustained minor smoke inhalation. No police report was filed. The contact was able to drive to the nearby residence. The contact related the failur…”
NHTSA complaint #11731104, 2026 · fire · 1 injury(ies)

“Intermit message "Trailer disconnect " message causing the trailer braking system to fail when attached to truck. Truck brakes are used to stop trailer at unsafe distances. Several trailers were used to verify. I have attached the fix but Toyota says its warranty issue. This is a "safety" issue. I had my 3 year old son in the truck when i had to apply the brakes and couldn't stop in enough time. The truck brakes could not handle the weight of the trailer hence why the trailer brakes were needed. Please prevent a death.”
NHTSA complaint #11467483, 2021 · crash

“Intermittent message displaying "Trailer Brakes Disconnected" while towing. Trailer lights continued to operate even while message was displayed. On average trailer connected and disconnected every 2-3 minutes”
NHTSA complaint #11681433, 2025

Forward Collision Avoidance 11 1 crash

“Intermit message "Trailer disconnect " message causing the trailer braking system to fail when attached to truck. Truck brakes are used to stop trailer at unsafe distances. Several trailers were used to verify. I have attached the fix but Toyota says its warranty issue. This is a "safety" issue. I had my 3 year old son in the truck when i had to apply the brakes and couldn't stop in enough time. The truck brakes could not handle the weight of the trailer hence why the trailer brakes were needed. Please prevent a death.”
NHTSA complaint #11467483, 2021 · crash

“Keep getting the messages "Trailer brake error, if towing come to a stop with manual controls" And "Pre-collision system malfunction" The messages go away usually after restarting the vehicle but eventually comes back on”
NHTSA complaint #11676036, 2025

“Having fuel pump issue. Car stalls very badly and pre collision light and engine lights start flashing. Severe jumping by car driving down the road. When accelerating the car has no acceleration and hesitates very badly.”
NHTSA complaint #11638468, 2025

Service Brakes 9

“Intermittent message displaying "Trailer Brakes Disconnected" while towing. Trailer lights continued to operate even while message was displayed. On average trailer connected and disconnected every 2-3 minutes”
NHTSA complaint #11681433, 2025

“IBC errors while towing. Serious safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11531014, 2023

“PCS ABS 4LO 4HI Brake ABS BSM Traction Control RCTA Warning Triangle christmas tree started. Along with the Precollision System Malfunction, Drive Start Control Malfunction, Blind Spot Monitor Malfuntion, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Trailer Brake Error massages”
NHTSA complaint #11481180, 2022

Fuel System 7

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine sounded rough. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the ECU was reset; however, the failure reoccurred. The mechanic referenced NHTSA ID Number: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11719942, 2026

“The contact owns 2019 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond immediately. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled, and approximately thirty seconds later the vehicle worked as intended. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced, and codes were in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLIN…”
NHTSA complaint #11712354, 2025

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed on several occasions, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer on two occasions. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the fuel pump part #770200C170 was on backorder. The dealer reprogrammed the fuel pump system twice as temporary repairs; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. Th…”
NHTSA complaint #11652378, 2025

Exterior Lighting 5 1 fire 1 injury

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while parked for 5-10 minutes, the contact noticed a burning plastic odor, and upon looking up moments later, the contact noticed flames coming from the driver's side headlight, and the flames were 6 inches above the headlight. The contact started extinguishing the fire with water bottles. The contact drove to a water hose, which the contact also used to extinguish the fire. The contact sustained minor smoke inhalation. No police report was filed. The contact was able to drive to the nearby residence. The contact related the failur…”
NHTSA complaint #11731104, 2026 · fire · 1 injury(ies)

“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11627040, 2024

“FLASHING FRONT AMBER TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY VISIBLE TO OTHER DRIVERS WHEN DRL OR HEADLIGHTS ARE ON. DUE TO THIS OTHER DRIVERS OFTEN DON'T SEE TURN SIGNAL FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.”
NHTSA complaint #11302902, 2020

Structure 4

“This is the second chrome hood bulge that I've put on it and it keep breaking with the wind and just flys off. Also the collision light will come on by itself.”
NHTSA complaint #11583918, 2024

“Sunroof shattered while driving on highway. Noise similar to a gun being fired, caused momentary disorientation; however, was able to keep vehicle on the road. No warning, no other vehicles around that could have kicked up a rock, debris, etc. Smooth conditions on the road (no potholes, bumps, etc.). Sunroof was in the tilt up position, side windows down, and rear window down - even temperature outside and inside (74 degrees F). Small glass "shards" in eyes and hair; however, most of it went up/out. Vehicle gets inspected tomorrow (09-21) for insurance purposes.”
NHTSA complaint #11485528, 2022

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS LOADING WOOD INTO THE VEHICLE, THE BED CAVED IN ON THE VEHICLE. SHORTLY AFTER, THE TAILGATE FRACTURED. THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE PUSHED IN BY HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO L AND S TOYOTA (248 AUTO PLAZA DRIVE, BECKLEY, WV 25801, (304) 252-8548) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW BED LINER NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.”
NHTSA complaint #11217845, 2019

Air Bags 3 3 crash 5 injury

“The contact owned a 2019 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, an oncoming vehicle did not obey a stop sign and proceeded to crash into the rear driver's side of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the platform of an 18-wheeler. No air bags deployed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to his residence. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed destroyed by the insurance company. The contact who was the driver sustained severe back pain and an injured left knee pending…”
NHTSA complaint #11621063, 2024 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph, a 2008 Lincoln struck the rear passenger side of her vehicle which caused her vehicle to tail spin and crash into the guardrail. The vehicle continued to tailspin. The air bags did not deploy. All the warning indicator lights were flashing after the crash. The contact sustained a laceration on the neck, a bruised hip, and leg pain and was provided medical attention at the hospital. A police report was filed. There were no reported fires. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The local dealer w…”
NHTSA complaint #11519460, 2023 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON THE FREEWAY WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 75 MPH. WHILE DRIVING MY PASSENGER SAID I PASSED OUT, FLOORED THE GAS PEDAL AND JERKED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT. I THEN DROVE THROUGH THE MEDIAN AND INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC REACHING 90 PLUS MPH, MISSING TWO CARS, AND JUMPING A 4 FOOT BARBED WIRE FENCE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE FENCE. I CONTINUED INTO THE DESERT UNTIL MY PASSENGER WAS ABLE TO PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK HITTING A FEW TREES AND BUSHES ALONG THE WAY. I THEN WOKE UP WHEN PARAMEDICS AND FIRST RESPONDERS WERE ALREADY THERE. ME AND THE PASSENGER WERE BOTH WEARING OUR SEATB…”
NHTSA complaint #11365455, 2020 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Steering 3

“I had to have the steering rack assembly replaced in my vehicle due to a leak. This is one of the complaints and a recall but I never got a notification.”
NHTSA complaint #11675485, 2025

“I took my vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. During the safety inspection the Toyota authorized tech advised me about a serious safety issue with rust on the undercarriage of my vehicle. He advised that the control arms as well as sway bars and suspension , shocks, struts had heavy rust on them. He advised that this is a safety issue as if something breaks I could lose control. I have enclosed the video. I then contacted First Team Toyota and they initially wanted me to bring the truck in for inspection. The next day they called and told me that since I was no longer under warranty , That t…”
NHTSA complaint #11535203, 2023

“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 without hitting anything. He looked underneath the steering wheel assembly and 2 of the 4 ubolts where missing. Where did they go - if they were ever there in the first place. The steering wheel has had some vibration and we have had the truck front end aligned and the wheels balanced. I had it in not long ago for an ins…”
NHTSA complaint #11441054, 2021

Back Over Prevention 2

“There was three warning light showing malfunction collision warning and i tried to to dealership and they said nothing is wrong”
NHTSA complaint #11597425, 2024

“This is the second chrome hood bulge that I've put on it and it keep breaking with the wind and just flys off. Also the collision light will come on by itself.”
NHTSA complaint #11583918, 2024

Engine 2

“Having fuel pump issue. Car stalls very badly and pre collision light and engine lights start flashing. Severe jumping by car driving down the road. When accelerating the car has no acceleration and hesitates very badly.”
NHTSA complaint #11638468, 2025

“3 times in the last few mos the BRAKE! warning came on. Nothing was causing this warning to engage. This happened again today. Another issue is when the Valdosta Toyota (GA) dealer attempted to fix the fuel pump recall on 22 JUL 2020 it was assembled incorrectly. I called the dealership and told them to come and get my Tundra because gas was dripping onto my driveway. They sent a tow truck and it was supposedly fixed and they brought it back to me in about 2 hrs. It really does run the way it did before they “re-fixed” it. Very often now when it is driving I feel something like a failing fuel…”
NHTSA complaint #11432219, 2021

Seats 2

“I was on a camping trip in Wyoming, and I started my Tundra up on a chilly morning. It was running for about 5 minutes before I came back to it and entered the cab. Immediately upon entering I noticed a strange smell. I also noticed at that time that the driver’s seat was extremely warm. I quickly shut off the heat warmer (original equipment on the truck). Inspecting the seat, I could see where the leather was just starting to melt. Luckily, I caught this in time, for if I would have left it longer, the vehicle could have caught fire. An online search discovered previous problems with Toyota s…”
NHTSA complaint #11551960, 2023

“The seat heater control module has failed causing the plastic to burn and melt, nearly starting a fire. Toyota knows about this but refuses to issue a safety recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11509199, 2023

Suspension 2

“I took my vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. During the safety inspection the Toyota authorized tech advised me about a serious safety issue with rust on the undercarriage of my vehicle. He advised that the control arms as well as sway bars and suspension , shocks, struts had heavy rust on them. He advised that this is a safety issue as if something breaks I could lose control. I have enclosed the video. I then contacted First Team Toyota and they initially wanted me to bring the truck in for inspection. The next day they called and told me that since I was no longer under warranty , That t…”
NHTSA complaint #11535203, 2023

“REAR AXLES AREN'T THE PROPER FIT, CAUSING THEM TO SHAKE WHICH CAUSES THE ROTORS TO VIBRATE THAT PRODUCES AN SQUEAKY/STRETCHING NOISE WHEN BRAKING. WAS ORIGINALLY TOLD IT WAS NORMAL UNTIL I CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE. SERVICE TECHS STATES THAT 'IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE' BUT I DIDN'T TRUST IT. MY TRUCK ISN'T THE ONLY TRUCK, THERE ARE SERVAL MORE THAT MAKING THIS SAME EXACT NOISE. ABOUT TO TURN MY TRUCK BACK IN TO TOYOTA UNDER THE LEMON LAW.”
NHTSA complaint #11234335, 2019

Tires 2

“275/55r20. only have around 10,000 miles. just rotate the tire at Walmart in Texas . on my way to Georgia my rear tire exploded without any warning at 75 mph . I almost lost control over the vechle .”
NHTSA complaint #11612538, 2024

“VIBRATION IN TIRES COULD NOT BE BALANCED. THREE COMPLETE SETS(4) AND TWO REPLACED RECENTLY. I KEPT THE TIRES”
NHTSA complaint #11348371, 2020

Vehicle Speed Control 2

“WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE WARNING LIGHT 'ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS DEPRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY ' CAME ON AND THE TRUCK SLOWED DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT BEING USED WHILE DRIVING.”
NHTSA complaint #11254513, 2019

“WHILE DRIVING WITH THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SET A MESSAGE WILL APPEAR "RADAR CRUISE CONTROL UNAVAILABLE CLEAN SENSOR". THIS MESSAGE WILL APPEAR WITH NO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. DUE TO THIS ERROR THE CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORKS AND THE PRE-COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM NO LONGER WORKS. ALSO RANDOMLY A "BRAKE!" MESSAGE WILL APPEAR AND THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SLAMS ON THE BRAKES WHEN NO EMERGENCY EXISTS CREATING A HAZARD FOR VEHICLES BEHIND.”
NHTSA complaint #11175851, 2019

Visibility 2

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, AN EXPLOSION WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT AN IMPACT OR WARNING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED OAKBROOK TOYOTA AT 630-789-9600 (LOCATED AT 550 E OGDEN AVE, WESTMONT, IL 60559) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE HAD TO BE CAUSED BY SOMETHING STRIKING THE SUN ROOF. THE DEALER DENIED ALL RESPONSIBILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,…”
NHTSA complaint #11277396, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BIG TWO TOYOTA OF CHANDLER (1250 S GILBERT RD, CHANDLER, AZ 85286) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE SUN ROOF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,142.”
NHTSA complaint #11190254, 2019

Lane Departure 1

“Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) malfunctions sporadically while driving. Warning lights illuminate and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) disengages when activated while driving. The Pre-Collision System (PCS) is turned off and flashes with the following error messages. - Pre-Collision System Malfunction - Visit Your Dealer - Auto Headlight System Malfunction - Visit Your Dealer - LDA Malfunction - Visit Your Dealer This has happened twice, first right after purchasing the vehicle brand new in 2019 and most recently last week on 5/22/2021. I took the vehicle into the dealer on 5/25/2021 and they se…”
NHTSA complaint #11418682, 2021

Power Train 1 1 injury

“VEHICLE PARKED ON BOAT LAUNCHING RAMP 25-30% SLOPE CONCRETE SURFACE WITH 24 FOOT ALUMINUM TRAILER IN TOW; BOAT OFF TRAILER, TRUCK FACING AWAY FROM WATER, TRAILER CLOSEST TO WATER. SUNNY, RAMP WAS DAMP, WITH SOME WOOD AND AQUATIC VEGETATION ON RAMP. VEHICLE WAS IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE. AFTER UNLOADING BOAT USING A LAUNCH CORD AND PULLING BOAT ONTO RAMP, DEPRESSED BRAKE AND MOVED SHIFTER FROM DRIVE TO PARK. PARK ENGAGED AND STEPPED FROM VEHICLE WHEN TRUCK BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD. LUNGED INTO CAB, SAW SHIFTER WAS NOW IN NEUTRAL! WAS ABLE TO REACH SHIFTER AND ATTEMPTED TO PUT INTO PARK. GEAR SHIFT M…”
NHTSA complaint #11242251, 2019 · 1 injury(ies)

Wheels 1

“I took my vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. During the safety inspection the Toyota authorized tech advised me about a serious safety issue with rust on the undercarriage of my vehicle. He advised that the control arms as well as sway bars and suspension , shocks, struts had heavy rust on them. He advised that this is a safety issue as if something breaks I could lose control. I have enclosed the video. I then contacted First Team Toyota and they initially wanted me to bring the truck in for inspection. The next day they called and told me that since I was no longer under warranty , That t…”
NHTSA complaint #11535203, 2023