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2019 Toyota Tundra — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2021 to Dec 2022
The most reported issue is fuel/propulsion system problems (10 complaints). 4 complaints involved crashes. 1 involved fire.
Open Safety Recalls (10)
NHTSA Campaign: 20V682000
Component: 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.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V920000
Component: 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.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V688000
Component: 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.
Risk: An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB06 and 21TA06.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V410000
Component: 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wire harness connected to the front turn signal bulbs free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB12/20TA12.
NHTSA Campaign: 21E103000
Component: 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.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V012000
Component: 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.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V685000
Component: 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."
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0X. Note: 18V-122 was superseded by this recall. The software remedy also includes the updates to the software for 18V-122.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V711000
Component: 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."
Risk: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V900000
Component: 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."
Risk: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V244000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 70)
Fuel/propulsion System →4 issues
Your truck shut off while you were driving because the fuel pump connector inside the tank melted. This is a serious issue because a melted connector can potentially start a fire. You were told your truck doesn't qualify for a recall, but you're experiencing the same problem that recall vehicles have.
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Your truck's fuel system is incorrectly detecting E85 fuel when you're using regular gasoline, which is causing cold start problems. Your truck appears to be part of a recall for this issue, but you're being told it's not eligible for the recall repair despite having the exact same problem.
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When you refuel your truck, gasoline sprays out of the fuel filler neck onto the ground and onto you. The dealer has replaced the charcoal canister twice and claims the vent tubes are clogging, but the problem returns within a week each time. This creates a fire hazard and environmental concern, and you report it's been ongoing for over 2 years despite multiple repairs.
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Your truck's fuel pump is losing pressure, making it hard to start in cold weather. You mentioned that Toyota recalled fuel pumps for 2018-2019 Tundras in 2020, but you haven't found an active recall notice for your vehicle. The fuel pump may need to be replaced or serviced to restore proper fuel delivery.
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Fuel System, Gasoline →3 issues
Your 2019 Tundra had a rough-sounding engine at startup, the check engine light came on, and then the truck wouldn't restart. A mechanic reset the engine computer, but the problem happened again. The issue appears related to a known fuel system recall, but your vehicle's VIN wasn't included in that recall, so it wasn't covered. The truck was never repaired.
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Your 2019 Tundra had trouble starting and stalled while driving at 40 mph, then restarted after about 30 seconds. A dealer diagnosed a faulty fuel pump and found recall-related codes, but your specific VIN wasn't included in the recall, so the repair wasn't covered. The issue occurred at 80,000 miles.
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Your 2019 Tundra experienced abnormal engine shaking when you tried to start it, with no warning lights appearing. A dealer diagnosed the issue as a faulty fuel pump and a fuel module that needed to be reset. The repair involves replacing the fuel pump and resetting the electrical fuel module.
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Unknown Or Other →2 issues
Your 2019 Tundra's built-in navigation system has outdated map data that cannot be updated wirelessly, and it recently gave you incorrect directions that routed you into a remote area with no cell service. This caused a potentially dangerous situation where you could have run out of fuel and been stranded. The navigation system needs updated maps to function safely and reliably.
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You purchased your truck in January 2019 with 210 miles on it, but the dealer listed only 10 miles on the purchase contract and window sticker. The dealer also removed the standard remote keyless entry system that should have come with the vehicle according to the window sticker. You believe these actions may constitute fraud or misrepresentation by the dealer. This issue involves potential dealer practices rather than a vehicle defect.
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Fuel System, Gasoline,electrical System →1 issue
Your 2019 Tundra has stalled without warning while driving on multiple occasions and failed to restart, requiring towing to the dealer twice. The dealer identified a failed fuel pump (part #770200C170) that needed replacement, but the part was on backorder; they attempted two temporary software reprogramming fixes that didn't work. A mobile mechanic later found the fuel pump was burned, which also damaged and melted the electrical connector (part #9098010844), but this connector has been discontinued by Toyota and the vehicle remains unrepaired. Fixing this issue will likely require replacing the fuel pump assembly and sourcing an alternative or rebuilt electrical connector.
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Exterior Lighting →1 issue
Your LED headlights accumulate snow and ice while driving in wet snow conditions, significantly reducing visibility to nearly zero. This creates a dangerous situation where you can barely see the road ahead. The fix would likely involve installing a headlight protectant coating or protective covers to prevent snow buildup.
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Air Bags →1 issue
Your 2019 Tundra was involved in a serious multi-vehicle crash after being hit from behind at 45 MPH. The airbags failed to deploy during the collision, even though the impact was severe enough to total the vehicle and cause injuries to the driver and passengers. This is a critical safety failure, as airbags are designed to protect occupants in crashes like this one.
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Tires →1 issue
Your rear tire exploded without warning while driving at 75 mph on the highway, shortly after a tire rotation at Walmart. You nearly lost control of your vehicle. The tire had only about 10,000 miles on it. The issue may have been caused by improper installation, damage during rotation, or a defective tire, which would require inspection and likely replacement of the affected tire.
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Electrical System,service Brakes →1 issue
While towing, your truck keeps showing a "Trailer Brakes Disconnected" warning message even though your trailer lights stay on. This message appears and disappears about every 2-3 minutes, suggesting an intermittent electrical connection issue rather than a complete failure. The problem likely involves a loose or corroded connection in the trailer brake wiring harness that needs to be inspected and cleaned or replaced.
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Electrical System,forward Collision Avoidance →1 issue
Your truck is displaying warning messages about a trailer brake error and a pre-collision system malfunction. These messages typically disappear after you restart the vehicle, but they keep coming back. The issue appears to be related to your forward collision avoidance and trailer brake systems, and a technician will need to scan the vehicle's computer for fault codes and inspect the trailer brake controller and collision detection sensors.
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Steering →1 issue
Your steering rack assembly developed a leak and required replacement. You experienced this issue, which is part of a known recall, but you never received a recall notification from Toyota.
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic →1 issue
While having your shocks replaced, you noticed they were leaking oil. Your dealer inspected the brakes and found that your rear brake pads were soaked with oil, which can reduce braking effectiveness. The dealer did not perform the repair. This issue was noticed around 30,000 miles and may require replacing the brake pads and inspecting the shock seals to stop the oil leak.
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Engine,fuel/propulsion System,forward Collision Avoidance →1 issue
Your truck's fuel pump may be failing, causing the engine to stall frequently and hesitate when accelerating. You might notice severe jerking while driving, along with your pre-collision warning light and check engine light flashing. The issue likely stems from a faulty fuel pump that needs inspection and possible replacement.
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Unknown Or Other,back Over Prevention,forward Collision Avoidance →1 issue
Your truck is displaying three warning lights related to collision avoidance and back-over prevention systems, but the dealership couldn't find a problem when they checked it. This suggests a sensor or electrical issue with these safety features that may require further diagnostic testing to locate the root cause.
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Structure,back Over Prevention,forward Collision Avoidance →1 issue
Your hood's chrome bulge keeps breaking in the wind and falling off—this is the second one you've had to replace. Additionally, your forward collision warning light turns on by itself without any actual collision hazard present. The hood bulge may need to be replaced or secured more securely, and the collision sensor system may need to be recalibrated or repaired.
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