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2019 Toyota Tacoma Fuel system Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the fuel system system, filed with NHTSA

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Fuel system reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
75
Latest May 8, 2026
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
35%
of 212 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
2
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
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Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2019 Toyota Tacoma submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 75 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming fuel system

The 25 most recent of 75, in the owner's own words

Fuel system
Filed May 8, 2026

low pressure fuel pump in fuel tank failed. This part was already repaired from previous recall and failed again. Error code P0087. Vehicle shuttered and stopped in traffic. Broken bits of fuel pump were left in gas tank.

NHTSA ID
11736679
Incident
May 4, 2026
Fuel system
Filed Oct 25, 2025

While driving at Highway speeds fuel pump failed resulting in near miss collision on Interstate. Initial fuel pump was replaced with recall. This is second pump that failed. Vehicle towed to Bob Tyler Toyota in Pensacola Fl where fuel pump replaced by owner. Toyota refuses to pay for pump even though class action lawsuit resulted in Toyota being responsible for reimbursement. Vehicle has only 36000 miles.

NHTSA ID
11695611
Incident
Oct 7, 2025
ElectricalFuel system
Filed Jun 30, 2025

Truck has 33,XXX miles. Was driving and the fuel gauge needle dropped to E. Dash screen stated 225 miles till empty please refuel. I tried turning it on and off, no change. Filled the gas tank numerous times, no change. Needle remains on E with warning message to please refuel. Mechanic checked and there are no codes or CELs.

NHTSA ID
11670295
Incident
Jun 8, 2025
ElectricalEngineFuel system
Filed Jun 10, 2025

My check engine light came on when I was traveling in Oregon. I didn't notice any major changes in my vehicle's performance. Drove it all the way back to Colorado without issues. It went off and came back on several times. I replaced the cabin air filter, engine air filter and put fuel injector cleaner in the vehicle. Finally I took it in to the Toyota dealership to get an oil change and then the check engine light came back on. I paid for them to do a diagnostic test and they stated they were almost certain it was the 2nd fuel injector running rich. Brought it back a week later for the repair. Fyi...I was still getting 20 mpg in fuel and I wasn't noticing anything major in performance. They replaced the fuel injector and then the check engine light came back on with a different code. They are now running "another" more expensive diagnostic test and I still don't have my truck. They are saying it could be the 2nd cylinder or the engine and claiming it has 150,000 miles so I should expect these issues (and conveniently my warranty has run out).

NHTSA ID
11666121
Incident
Jun 10, 2025
Fuel systemPowertrain (other)
Filed Oct 3, 2024

the differential skid plate was manufactured in a way that one of the brackets make contact with the fuel tank of the truck. It rubs and compromises the integrity of the tank. Possibly leading to a puncture and leak. I brought it to the attention of the manufacturer, and they have stated that they received several complaints from customers and redesigned the skid plate to prevent this. However they refused to replace mine and others, they also have taken NO steps to notify owners of this safety hazard.

NHTSA ID
11617943
Incident
Aug 19, 2024
Driver assistanceFuel system
Filed Dec 13, 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling abnormally rough. After shifting into driving and releasing the brake pedal with his foot off the accelerator pedal, the vehicle briefly independently accelerated. Upon reaching an undisclosed speed, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The contact stated that the failure first occurred after the dealer had replaced the high-pressure fuel pump. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID
11560009
Incident
Dec 13, 2023
EngineFuel systemPowertrain (other)
Filed Oct 26, 2023

This 2019 truck feels like it just doesn’t want to go. It struggles to go up ANY hill no matter how small. The engine jumps feels like it’s got a heart beat while riding. The gas mileage is horrendous and awful the 2015 was all around a better truck I read somewhere that Toyota recalled a bunch of 2019 trucks for a gas line rip was causing fires and whatever else. I thought for sure it had to be my trucks issue bc that would absolutely explain why it’s running so weird and ragged. The poor thing … I’m very worried about it.

NHTSA ID
11552003
Incident
Jul 16, 2023
EngineFuel system
Filed Jan 31, 2023

Engine stalled unexpectedly

NHTSA ID
11504762
Incident
Sep 16, 2020
EngineFuel system
Filed Jan 31, 2023

Vehicle stalled unexpectedly

NHTSA ID
11504745
Incident
Apr 27, 2020
EngineFuel system
Filed Jan 17, 2023
Crash reported

Fuel system - vehicle surged (high RPMS) while gearshift lever was in the Drive position after release of pressure on the accelerator as I was parking the vehicle surged and smashed into a cement post, the vehicle traveled approximately 10 to 15 feet. The vehicle is currently at the dealership where an independent contractor, who is contracted by Toyota, will be doing a visual and diagnostic analysis. I expect the vehicle to be returned to me on 1/19/2023. The vehicle and components have not been inspected by any other individual at this time. There were no warning lights on prior to the surge. Unknown if any warning light came during the incident which I believe was two (2) seconds until impact with the post.

NHTSA ID
11502194
Incident
Dec 29, 2022
Fuel system
Filed Aug 1, 2022

Fuel pump failure at 63k miles. Check Engine light came on. P0171 code thrown. Truck began hard starting, and rough idling. Stalled on freeway, stuck at 4k RPM and would not drop. Had to pull off and restart. Checked entire system with certified independent service/AAA mechanic and fuel pump was diagnosed. Fuel pump whines in tank, and fuel trim levels are way off... maxing out in output (39), and falling into the negatives in short term trim levels. All other components testing ok/within ranges. Massive recall on fuel pump for my exact same year/make/model/engine, but my VIN does not show as affected... clearly it has the same issue. I need this pump fixed ASAP, as does everyone else affected that did not get to be apart of the recall.

NHTSA ID
11476896
Incident
Jun 29, 2022
Driver assistanceElectricalFuel system
Filed Apr 18, 2022

Full tank of fuel and dashboard is showing 30 miles until empty warning. I have received the engine warning ⚠️ sign on my dashboard as well when this happens. This issue also affects me on the road when I am pressing the accelerator and the engine will not respond, this gas been an issue since they did the fuel pup recall. With a delay in acceleration comes a delay on the brake system as well, two intenses that I've had to press my foot as hard as possible on the brake to avoid a collusion with another vehicle. The last time this happened was on 4/17/2022

NHTSA ID
11461180
Incident
Apr 17, 2022
Fuel system
Filed Aug 15, 2021

To whom it may concern, I was issued a recall on this vehicle for a defective fuel pump. I have been attempting to rectify the situation through City World Toyota located at 3333 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10469. On 7/1/2021 I spoke with Jorcelyn and was told the part needed to replace the defective component was not in stock and it would be ordered and available within a 4 weeks. I was told I would receive a call back and never did. On 8/9/2021, over a month later, I got in touch with Wasile and was again told the part was not in stock. I was told they would check and then call back the following day. Again, I never received a call back. On 8/12/2021 I called again and was told they do not have the part in stock and would call back with an ETA. It was been months since this recall was issued and City World Toyota has not rectified the issue. This vehicle has been unsafe to drive since the recall has been issued and I have been pleading with them to resolve it. The customer service standards as well as the regard for safety from City World Toyota has been abysmal. There is no doubt this establishment is blatantly ignoring these safety recalls for not only myself but many others as well.

NHTSA ID
11429175
Incident
Aug 12, 2021
Fuel system
Filed Jun 22, 2021

In October of 2020 they replaced the fuel pump then noticed a hose was bad it would take 2 months to get that hose.. Upon driving my vehicle I noticed an 4mpg lost. was getting 22 mpg prior to the change. I have been in contact w/toyota in Texas and they send a 'factory rep' to look at my truck. here is the problem he snapped a picture stating my truck got 28.6 mpg, upon getting into my truck it read 20.6 mpg. they refuse to replace the fuel pump and hose at another dealership. The secretary at toyota said if they would change and it didn't make a difference they would be wasteful. I said replace it and we will see however you say you not going with the customer the paid good hard earns money for this vehicle we will never know. all I want: is the have a new fuel pump and hose put into my Tacoma, it may not or it will prove there was a problem. I am see I am no alone with this reduction of mpg's with high gas prices.....

NHTSA ID
11421902
Incident
Aug 10, 2020
Fuel system
Filed May 31, 2021

Received notice of a recall on the low pressure fuel pump in November 2020; still have not been notified to bring my truck in for repairs. I don't feel safe driving more than 20 or 30 miles from home as I don't want to be stranded if the fuel pump fails.

NHTSA ID
11419112
Incident
Nov 5, 2020
Fuel system
Filed May 8, 2021

LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA HAS STATED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS AND ARE NOT ORDERING THEM.

NHTSA ID
11415686
Incident
Mar 3, 2021
Fuel system
Filed Apr 10, 2021

WELL THE VEHICLE HAS A MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER 20TA02 AND I'VE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND STILL HAVEN'T TAKEN CARE OF IT FOR REASONS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID
11407350
Incident
Oct 28, 2020
Fuel system
Filed Mar 10, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA. 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 TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRM PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
11400188
Incident
Mar 10, 2021
Fuel systemPowertrain (other)
Filed Mar 6, 2021

NOTICEABLE VIBRATION WHEN SLOWING DOWN. IT HAPPENS BETWEEN 40MPH TO 0 MPH. SLIGHT VIBRATION WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP TO AROUND 45MPH. ENGINE ALSO SURGES, AND HAS TROUBLE FINDING THE CORRECT GEAR WHILE ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. WHEN PUT IN NEUTRAL WHILE SLOWING DOWN, THE VIBRATION IS NOT FELT AT ALL. TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP, EXPLAINED THE ISSUES. WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS MECHANICALLY WRONG. THEY ROTATED MY TIRES AND DID A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. THE TRUCK HAS JUST OVER 12K ON IT ! THIS IS A DISASTER IN THE MAKING.

NHTSA ID
11399553
Incident
Mar 6, 2021
Mileage
12,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Mar 2, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS UPON DEPRESSION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO ROMANO TOYOTA (6400 BASILE ROWE, EAST SYRACUSE, NY 13057) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A COMPUTER GLITCH IN THE VEHICLE AND THAT THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER WOULD CORRECT ITSELF. THE CONTACT THEN RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V382000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE SAME DEALER WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
11398714
Incident
Aug 1, 2020
Mileage
6,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Feb 21, 2021

NHTSA RECALL ID: 20V682 - SAFETY RECALL 20TA02 (INTERIM NOTICE 20TB02), MULTIPLE MODEL AND MODEL YEARS, VEHICLE MAY STALL DURING DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEED. TOYOTA SLOW ON REMEDY AND NOT TAKING ISSUE URGENT AND NO SOLUTION. DANGER TO DRIVE.

NHTSA ID
11397206
Incident
Feb 21, 2021
Fuel system
Filed Jan 24, 2021

TRUCK STALLED WHILE ON ON RAMP. I WAS MOVING AND JUST ABOUT TO MERGE ON HIGHWAY

NHTSA ID
11389627
Incident
Oct 15, 2020
Mileage
21,000 mi
EngineFuel system
Filed Jan 19, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS PARENT WHO OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE DROVE POORLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HAMER TOYOTA (11041 SEPULVEDA BLVD, MISSION HILLS, CA 91345) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR A BUY BACK CONSIDERATION HOWEVER, THE DEALER DECLINED TO PROVIDE A BUY BACK. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000.*DT*JB

NHTSA ID
11388813
Incident
May 18, 2019
Mileage
12,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jan 7, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA. 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 TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LITHIA TOYOTA OF REDDING (250 E CYPRESS AVE, REDDING, CA 96002) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
11387061
Incident
Jan 20, 2020
Mileage
7,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jan 4, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA. 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 TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
11386376
Incident
Nov 4, 2020

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