The 2019 Toyota Tundra has a elevated safety risk profile with 9 recall campaigns and 71 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

20V6820002020-04-11

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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20V0120002020-13-01

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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18V6850002018-04-10

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."

If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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21V9200002021-23-11

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.

An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

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21E1030002021-23-12

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.

An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

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21V6880002021-02-09

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.

An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.

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20V4100002020-15-07

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Toyota Tundra vehicles equipped with LED headlight assemblies. Due to a wiring error, the front turn signals may not flash brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

If the turn signals or hazard lamps do not flash brightly enough, other drivers may fail to see that the turn signal or hazard lamp functions have been activated, increasing the risk of a crash.

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18V7110002018-11-10

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The accessory all-weather floormats may have been counted twice when creating the load carrying capacity modification label, resulting in the capacity modification label incorrectly overstating the additional weight by 10 pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

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

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18V9000002018-19-12

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota Tundra standard and long bed trucks equipped with a spray-in bed liner. The load carrying capacity modification label may have been incorrectly calculated. If the label is followed, the vehicle may be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 71 owners have filed complaints about the 2019 Toyota Tundra. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Fuel/propulsion System10

02Unknown Or Other9

03Fuel System, Gasoline6

04Electrical System,forward Collision Avoidance3

05Exterior Lighting3

71 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Tundra Fuel Economy

14–16mpg combined

13-15city

17-19hwy

$2,750-$3,150/yr

Across 5 configurations, the 2019 Toyota Tundra returns 14–16 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Tundra 2WD - Automatic (S6)

16mpg

4.6L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city19 hwy~$2,750/yr2/10 Poor

Tundra 4WD - Automatic (S6)

16mpg

4.6L 8-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

14 city18 hwy~$2,750/yr2/10 Poor

Tundra 2WD - Automatic (S6)

15mpg

5.7L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

13 city18 hwy~$2,900/yr2/10 Poor

Tundra 4WD FFV - Automatic (S6)

15mpg

5.7L 8-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

13 city17 hwy~$2,900/yr2/10 Poor

Tundra 4WD - Automatic (S6)

14mpg

5.7L 8-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

13 city17 hwy~$3,150/yr1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2019 Toyota Tundra

39States

32%in top 3

17% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 39 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

3,14617%

CACalifornia

1,5718%

FLFlorida

1,2337%

AZArizona

1,0476%

PAPennsylvania

8034%

GAGeorgia

6864%

COColorado

6393%

NCNorth Carolina

6133%

DEDelaware

5433%

DCWashington DC

4943%

MOMissouri

4663%

TNTennessee

4582%

NH414

MDMaryland

3952%

UTUtah

3902%

OKOklahoma

3702%

WAWashington

3682%

OROregon

3652%

NYNew York

3422%

ALAlabama

3402%

ILIllinois

3392%

OHOhio

2872%

MN253

NJ227

MA225

MI222

NV210

RI201

IN184

AR148

WI138

VA137

SC135

ME128

LA124

KY109

ID95

VT94

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

2019 Toyota Tundra Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2019 Toyota Tundra a good car to buy?

The 2019 Toyota Tundra has 9 recalls on record. There are 9 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is fuel/propulsion system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Toyota Tundra?

NHTSA shows 9 recall campaigns for the 2019 Toyota Tundra. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Toyota Tundra?

Depending on configuration, the 2019 Toyota Tundra delivers 14–16 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2019 Toyota Tundra?

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2019 Toyota Tundra, based on 71 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.