2019 Toyota Tacoma · symptom sheet
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early
- 56owner reports
- 5,663median miles
- $2,000median quote
- 5involved a crash
Newest report Sep 3, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
56 of the 218 complaints on this car describe brake wear, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2019 Tacoma.
Tick what matches of 56 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the master cylinder (16 reports) and the pads and rotors (5 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the brakes covers the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may result in internal damage of one of the seals, affecting brake performance.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J16/J06.
What owners paid
5 of the 56 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,600 to $2,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 2,600 and 22,000 miles, from the 28 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Brake master cylinder failed on 2019 Toyota Tacoma. Vehicle had ~40000 miles at time of failure summer of 2025. Out of pocket expense was over $2000.00.”
Filed Aug 12, 2026 · 40,000 miles
“Brake fluid is leaking down the brake pedal and onto the driver's side floormat. Car has less than 60,000 miles and is 7 years old.”
Filed May 12, 2026 · 60,000 miles
“Approximately 100 feet from the vehicle, I rear end of the car in front of me. when I hit the brake pedal it didnât seem like it stopped the vehicle I ran into another car and totaled the Toyota Tacoma. Conditions for dry and cloudy and road construction nearby.”
Filed Mar 11, 2024
“Brake fluid leaking into driver-side floorboard. Due to leak in brake master cylinder seal. Recalls have been issued for same year and model, but my truck is not included. I assume mine has a different manufacturing date. Yet my truck has the same problem as those with the recall.”
Filed Nov 1, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 5 of 56 reports involved a crash and 2 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 36 reports
- Fuel pump failure 25 reports