2019 Toyota Tacoma Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

27Engine complaints

12.9%Of all 209 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM55 · 26.3%

SERVICE BRAKES49 · 23.4%

POWER TRAIN39 · 18.7%

ENGINE27 · 12.9%

Unspecified / other23 · 11%

Share of the 209 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Toyota Tacoma overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE…”NHTSA complaint 11343841 — filed 08/07/2020

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING…”NHTSA complaint 11331809 — filed 06/30/2020

“THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN COASTING. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A STATE HIGHWAY. A RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED ON JANUARY 13, 2020 FOR THIS…”NHTSA complaint 11331381 — filed 06/29/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Toyota Tacoma have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Toyota Tacoma: 27 of 209 complaints on file (12.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Toyota Tacoma have in total?

209 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.