2019 Toyota Tundra: Problems & Reliability
NOT FLAGGED2019 Toyota Tundra: NOT FLAGGED — 74 owner complaints, outside the three heaviest complaint-and-bulletin records for this model; top issue: fuel / propulsion system (16 complaints).
The Toyota Tundra isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2019 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 9th of 12 model years from 2015 to 2026.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
74
NHTSA complaints
12
Model years compared
172
Service bulletins
10
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2019 Toyota Tundra problems
Fuel / propulsion system leads a spread-out record, named in 22% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2019 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 16 | 22% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 16 | 22% |
| Electrical system | 13 | 18% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 12 | 16% |
| Service brakes | 9 | 12% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2019 Toyota Tundra recalls
10 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2019, reported between Oct 4, 2018 and Dec 23, 2021.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 21E103000 | Dec 23, 2021 | Steering › Hydraulic power assist system |
| 21V920000 | Nov 23, 2021 | Steering › Hydraulic power assist system |
| 21V688000 | Sep 2, 2021 | Exterior lighting › Headlights |
| 20V682000 | Nov 4, 2020 | Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump |
| 20V410000 | Jul 15, 2020 | Exterior lighting › Turn signal |
| 20V012000 | Jan 13, 2020 | Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump |
| 19V244000 | Mar 27, 2019 | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| 18V900000 | Dec 19, 2018 | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| 18V711000 | Oct 11, 2018 | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| 18V685000 | Oct 4, 2018 | Electrical system › Software |
2019 Toyota Tundra service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 172 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2019 — close to the 175 of the median Tundra year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover structure (37), electrical system (34), forward collision avoidance (27). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2019 vs. the year before and after
From the 2018 to the 2019, owner complaints fell 26% (100 → 74) — an improvement. The 2020 that followed fell 36% (74 → 47), so the 2020 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Tundra | — | 100 | 227 | 9 | — |
| 2019 (this page) | — | 74 | 172 | 10 | — |
| 2020 Tundra | BEST | 47 | 159 | 5 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Toyota Tundra years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2019 Toyota Tundra
Fuel / propulsion system (16 complaints on the 2019): smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
Electrical system (13 complaints on the 2019): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Forward collision avoidance (12 complaints on the 2019): ask about false automatic-braking events and look for driver-assist warning messages.
Service brakes (9 complaints on the 2019): check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, look at rotor and pad wear, and ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
Recalls: confirm all 10 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2019 Toyota Tundra reliable?
2019 Toyota Tundra: NOT FLAGGED — 74 owner complaints, outside the three heaviest complaint-and-bulletin records for this model; top issue: fuel / propulsion system (16 complaints). The Toyota Tundra isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2019 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 9th of 12 model years from 2015 to 2026.
What are the most common 2019 Toyota Tundra problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2019 Toyota Tundra are unknown or other (16, 22%), fuel / propulsion system (16, 22%), electrical system (13, 18%). The manufacturer has 172 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Tundra have?
10 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2019 Toyota Tundra, most recently 21E103000 (Dec 23, 2021, steering); 21V920000 (Nov 23, 2021, steering); 21V688000 (Sep 2, 2021, exterior lighting). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2019 Toyota Tundra come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the model is ranked on complaint and bulletin volume until the verdict engine scores it. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.