The Lemon Index2019 Toyota Tundra.
The 2019 Toyota Tundra is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 40 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 35, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about automatic emergency braking, it has 10 recalls, and it gets 14 to 16 mpg combined. The best Toyota Tundra year is 2015.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 74 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Tundra year. 2019 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 5K to 76K miles on the car (30 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 10
- steering 2021
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- steering 2021
The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
- lights 2021
The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.
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- fuel system, gasoline 2020
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- lights 2020
Due to a wiring error, the front turn signals may not flash brightly enough.
- fuel system, gasoline 2020
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,…
- equipment 2019
The text on the load capacity label may become illegible.
- equipment 2018
The load carrying capacity modification label may have been incorrectly calculated.
- equipment 2018
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 1…
- electrical 2018
The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 172 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Dealer Package: 5/2/2019 The "Remedy" section has been updated with details on vehicles with…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Tundra PU/EC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Toyota Tundra PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $4000–4600 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Flashing front amber turn signal lights are not adequately visible to other drivers when drl or headlights are on. Due to this other drivers often don't see turn signal from the front of the vehicle.
2019 Toyota Tundra owner · NHTSA complaint 11302902
Quick answers
Is the 2019 Toyota Tundra reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.9× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 35; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Toyota Tundra year by this measure is 2015.
What are the most common 2019 Toyota Tundra problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (15%), electrical (15%) and brakes (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Tundra have?
10 safety recalls (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Toyota Tundra get?
14 to 16 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 Toyota Tundra safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2019 Toyota Tundra problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,000 and 76,200 miles. The middle report was at 17,300 miles, from 30 complaints.
Does the 2019 Toyota Tundra have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2019 Toyota Tundra cost in fuel a year?
About $4000 to $4600 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Toyota Tundra have?
4.6L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
What Toyota Tundra year is better than the 2019?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2015, 2011 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works