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2019 Toyota Tacoma

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Tacoma.

Body TRUCK

The 2019 Toyota Tacoma is a truck platform requiring 6.2 quarts of 0W-20 viscosity engine oil, presenting researchers with a reliability profile marked by 210 total owner complaints and four separate recalls. For this specific model year, the Fuel/Propulsion System emerges as the top complaint area, offering a clear focal point for mechanical scrutiny. When contextualized against the Tacoma's broader complaint history from 1995 to 2026—where the lowest year recorded just 5 complaints and the highest peaked at 782 in 2006—the 2019 model sits firmly in the moderate middle, meaning it carries measurable but not extreme reliability considerations.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZD1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnDRIVEROEM · verified
Tire sizeP265/60R18 109HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD1 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter178010P100 alt 178010C040
Spark plug9091901263 alt 9091901287
Front wiper blades8522204040 alt 852120E050
Serpentine belt90916A2037 alt 9091602708
Thermostat9091603157 alt 1632631050
Cabin air filter8850801010 alt 8850804010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length212.2 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height70.5 in
Wheelbase127.6 in
Curb weight4129 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Tacoma of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.70 sec — 2019 TRD Pro V6 Double Cab (5'0.5" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019TRD Pro V6 Double Cab (5'0.5" Bed) 3.5L V67.70 sec16.00 sec278 hp4x4
2018TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5'0.5" Bed) 3.5L V67.60 sec15.90 sec278 hp4x4
2017TRD Pro V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.70 sec16.00 sec278 hp4x4
2016SR5 V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V66.80 sec15.20 sec278 hpRWD
2016TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.10 sec15.40 sec278 hp4x4
2016TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.30 sec15.80 sec278 hp4x4
2016Limited V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.90 sec16.10 sec278 hp4x4
2016TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V68.10 sec16.20 sec278 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.2 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity9.1 qt
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.2 qt
Engine Oil0W-20

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsShort Bolts: 12 ft-lbs Long Bolts: 21 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)14.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub173.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)750 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.028
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity5.10 - 5.61 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

RPM44.0-50.0 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure21.0
RPM28.0-85.0 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure21.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 91.0 ft-lbs; Rear: NS
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.0394; Rear: 0.0394 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.023
Maximum Rotor Runout.002
Maximum Drum DiameterRear: 10.079

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 127 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.18 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.18 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
129 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°. Step 3: Repeat Step 2.29 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
129 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.29 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
At 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Tacoma falls in the middle of the third generation (2016–2023), with 210 complaints and 4 recalls—slightly above the 2018 model’s 200 complaints and 3 recalls, but notably lower than the 2016 peak of 323 complaints. The generation shows a clear downward trend in complaints and TSBs from 2016 onward, and 2019’s 236 TSBs are part of that decline, though still higher than the 2020–2021 figures. The top complaint areas—fuel/propulsion system (36) and service brakes (29)—are consistent with the generation’s known issues, but the data does not specify root causes. With one investigation ongoing and 10 crash complaints, the 2019 year is not an outlier in safety concerns. Overall, the 2019 Tacoma is a reasonably solid choice within the generation, but if you prioritize the lowest risk, the 2020 or 2021 model years show even fewer complaints and no recalls.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
236
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
210
Owner complaints
10 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 210 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System36
Service Brakes29
Power Train19
Fuel System, Gasoline16
Engine10
Unknown Or Other8
Steering7
Structure5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V682000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 04/11/2020

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… Remedy: 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…

20V012000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 13/01/2020

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 236 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
23TE082025-11-11StructureToyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames…
T-TT-0790-252025-08-20Electrical SystemSome customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using…
23TE082025-07-31StructureToyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames…
23TE082025-07-31StructureTECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 23TE08 COVERAGE FOR PAINT PEELING ON…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Tacoma take?

6.2 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Tacoma have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.