2019 Toyota Tacoma Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 56about this part
- Share
- 26%of 219 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Toyota Tacoma, 26% of the 219 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My new 2019 Tacoma 4x4 trd pro has a terrible vibration problem when stopping from 35 to 40 miles per hour. It feels like it needs a brake job? The vibration starts as you are coming to a complete stop. I had to take it in twice for the same problem (jan 26th, and feb 13th, it's still at the dealer for repairs?”
NHTSA complaint #11184545, filed 2019-03, 2 miles“Driving to the ups brake malfunction light came, engine light came on, traction control off light on, vehicle lost power, able to only move 1 mile an hour, brake malfunction light also said brake override, advise bring to dealer . Luckily I was a hundred feet away from the Toyota dealer when this happened living in a small town. Turn on my hazard lights and drove into Toyota dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11286780, filed 2019-12, 1 miles“Two days ago I felt slightly softer brake pedal on normal driving. Yesterday, 6/25/20, I was traveling in a 60 MPH speed zone approaching a traffic light. Light turned yellow and I attempted to slow and stop. I immediately noticed the brake pedal went very soft and could be pushed almost to floor with very little braking effect. Stopped about two feet into the intersection. Continued trip with caution and soft and abnormal braking capability. Calling Toyota today.”
NHTSA complaint #11331017, filed 2020-06, 21,000 miles“I was drivin in the highway 65 m/h and I was using the cruise control, just as it passed through the ezpass toll booth the pre-collision system activated and brake abruptly,I also feel that when you drive about 60 miles per hour you apply the brake I feel small vibrations in the car and finally the 4x4 control knob is close to the fan knob and by mistake I connected the 4x4 when I want to turn on the fan I think it should have something like security to not be connected so easily”
NHTSA complaint #11306435, filed 2020-02, 5,500 miles“I have 3500 miles on the vehicle and on 2 separate occasions with the speed control system engaged the vehicle sensed an obstruction in front of me, when there was none, and abruptly slowed my Tacoma down from 65 MPH to less than 30 MPH. Both occurrences were on nj highways. Fortunately, the traffic behind me was far enough that I wasn't rear ended. I pulled over and disengaged the cruise control . I have reported both incidents to Toyota service in green room nj.”
NHTSA complaint #11192418, filed 2019-03, 2,450 milesRelated recalls
- 18V888000Dec 13, 2018Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may…Covers: Toyota Tacoma 2018–2019
Related service bulletins
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- 10214323Mar 17, 2022TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
- 10190453Mar 12, 2021TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10187241Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10186195Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10173977Mar 23, 2020The involved vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) that may automatically apply the brakes if the system detects a potential collision. Due to the mounting of…
- 10171441Jan 13, 2020TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0279-17. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 | 33 | 21% |
| 2023 | 6 | 11% |
| 2022 | 6 | 10% |
| 2021 | 12 | 15% |
| 2020 | 13 | 14% |
| 2019 | 56 | 26% |
| 2018 | 48 | 23% |
| 2017 | 32 | 13% |
| 2016 | 19 | 6% |
| 2015 | 12 | 12% |
| 2014 | 17 | 18% |
| 2013 | 18 | 14% |
| 2012 | 22 | 7% |
| 2011 | 13 | 7% |
| 2010 | 21 | 7% |
| 2009 | 35 | 7% |
| 2008 | 30 | 7% |
| 2007 | 43 | 8% |
| 2006 | 49 | 6% |
| 2005 | 26 | 4% |
| 2004 | 24 | 6% |
| 2003 | 19 | 5% |
| 2002 | 17 | 5% |
| 2001 | 22 | 6% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 21 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2019 Toyota Tacoma
75 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology