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2019 Toyota Tundra

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.

Toyota Tundra
Pictured: 2022 Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMax Short Bed 4x4 with TRD Off-Road Package, front left, 11-01-2022. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Body styles
Crew Max S/Box 4WD Sr5/Platinum, Double Cab L/Box 4WD, Double Cab M/Box 2WD Sr5 4.6l, Double Cab M/Box 4WD Sr5 4.6l/Sr5 5.7/
Engines
4.6L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl
Horsepower
381 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline, FFV
MPG (best)
16 combined · 15 city / 19 hwy
Length
226–244.9 in
Curb weight
4,916–5,633 lb
NHTSA rating
★★★★★
Recalls
9 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 16 MPG combined, 17% below the 2019 standard pickup truck average of 19.2 MPG.
  • Higher rollover riskNHTSA estimates a 21.9% chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
  • 9 recallsMore than similar models (about 4). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 6 similar 2019 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2019 Toyota Tundra is a standard pickup truck offered with 2 engines (4.6L 8-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and part-time 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 226 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 146-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,633 lb (Crew Max S/Box 4WD Sr5/Platinum).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (15 city / 19 highway), 17% worse than the 2019 standard pickup truck average of 19.2 MPG, for an estimated $4,200 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.

It has 9 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.

What changed for 2019

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2018 Tundra — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2018; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2018 Tundra →

Trims, performance & features

Engine381 hp5.7L 8-cyl
DriveAWD/4WD

Trims

SR5 GradeLimited Grade

Built in: San Antonio, Texas

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2019 Tundra configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Crew Max S/Box 4WD Sr5/Platinum226 in79.9 in76 in145.7 in68.1 / 68.1 in5,633 lb58/42
Double Cab L/Box 4WD244.9 in79.9 in76.4 in164.6 in68.1 / 68.1 in5,600 lb58/42
Double Cab M/Box 2WD Sr5 4.6l226 in79.9 in76 in145.7 in68.1 / 68.1 in5,093 lb58/42
Double Cab M/Box 4WD Sr5 4.6l/Sr5 5.7/226 in79.9 in76.4 in145.7 in68.1 / 68.1 in5,401 lb58/42
Reg Cab L/Box 2WD226 in79.9 in76.4 in145.7 in68.1 / 68.1 in4,916 lb58/42
Reg Cab L/Box 4WD226 in79.9 in76 in145.7 in68.1 / 68.1 in5,203 lb58/42

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Tundra 2WD4.6L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive15 / 19 / 16-17%$4,200554
Tundra 4WD4.6L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 16-12%$4,200569
Tundra 2WD5.7L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive13 / 18 / 15-22%$4,450596
Tundra 4WD FFV FFV5.7L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive13 / 17 / 15-17%$4,450606
Tundra 4WD5.7L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive13 / 17 / 14-23%$4,800615
2/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
2/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $9,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
19.2 MPG2019 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

VersionOverallFrontalDriver / passengerSideSide poleRolloverRollover risk
2019 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★4★ / 4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★19.8%
2019 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★4★ / 4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★21.9%
2019 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★4★ / 4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★19.8%
2019 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★4★ / 4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★21.9%
StandardElectronic stability control
StandardForward collision warning
StandardLane departure warning
Frontal crash test — 2019 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD
Frontal crash test — 2019 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD. Photo: NHTSA.
Side crash test — 2019 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD
Side crash test — 2019 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2019 standard pickup trucks

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2019 Toyota Tundra (this car)16 MPG★★★★★9
2019 Chevrolet Colorado23 MPG★★★★★0
2019 GMC Canyon23 MPG★★★★★0
2019 Nissan Titan18 MPG★★★★★4
2019 Ram 150023 MPG★★★★★29
2019 GMC Sierra21 MPGNot rated17
2019 Roush Performance F15012 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (9)

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System · Nov 23, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V920000 · 22,462 vehicles

Problem
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.
Exterior Lighting › Headlights · Sep 2, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V688000 · 158,489 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Nov 4, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V682000 · 1,525,742 vehicles

Problem
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.
Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal · Jul 15, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V410000 · 183,397 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Jan 13, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V012000 · 1,830,752 vehicles

Problem
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.
Equipment › Other › Labels · Mar 27, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V244000 · 3,634 vehicles

Problem
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.
Equipment › Other › Labels · Dec 19, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V900000 · 280 vehicles

Problem
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.
Equipment › Other › Labels · Oct 11, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V711000 · 508 vehicles

Problem
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.
Electrical System › Software · Oct 4, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V685000 · 168,187 vehicles

Problem
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.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2019 Toyota Tundra is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

74Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
4Involved a crash
2Involved a fire
7Injuries reported
17,511 miTypical mileage at failure
Unknown Or Other16
Fuel/Propulsion System16
Electrical System12
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings9
Service Brakes8
Fuel System, Gasoline7
Exterior Lighting4
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control3
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
23/10: 123/12: 124/02: 124/04: 124/05: 124/06: 124/09: 124/10: 124/11: 124/12: 125/01: 125/02: 125/03: 125/04: 125/05: 125/06: 125/07: 225/08: 125/12: 126/01: 226/02: 126/04: 126/07: 126/09: 223/1024/0424/0924/1225/0325/0625/1226/04max 2

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2019 Toyota Tundra buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 9 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Fuel/Propulsion System — 16 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
  3. Electrical System — 12 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  4. Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 9 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 17,511 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Toyota Tundra. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Tundra years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 Tundra22245.7 inNot rated237
2025 Tundra22245.7 in★★★★★5142
2024 Tundra22245.7 in★★★★★10353
2023 Tundra22245.7 in★★★★★13414
2022 Tundra22245.7 in★★★★★13434
2021 Tundra15226 in★★★★★224
2020 Tundra15226 in★★★★★447
2018 Tundra16226 in★★★★★8100
2017 Tundra16226 in★★★★★578
2016 Tundra17226 inNot rated5120
2015 Tundra17226 inNot rated451
2014 Tundra17226 inNot rated478

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Toyota. How we calculate this →