2019 Toyota Tacoma: brake failure

Filed Sep 3, 2026 · Brakes · OR

The brakes failed, out of nowhere, no codes and no warning. The vehicle was taken to lithia Toyota of [XXX] on XXX for inspection and they say they couldn’t recreate the issue. 5 days later the vehicle was taken to Grants Pass Toyota and they have isolated the issue to be a faulty master cylinder. My safety and everyone on the road was at risk because one dealership failed to correctly inspect and diagnose the issue, all documentation is available. The issue was reproduced by Grants pass Toyota in less than 5 minutes of arrival to their service department. The master cylinder for like vehicles were recalled and mine was manufactured within 4 months of those models that fell into the J16/J06 recall. The exact symptoms that my vehicle experienced. However, my vin was not included in that recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 22, 2026 · Brakes · OR

Brake Master cylinder. The brakes lose all pressure and do not stop the truck all of a sudden. This is an open recall on many of these trucks but apparently my specific truck isn’t included in this. Because it just happened we are looking for the parts to fix this. Although it’s to the tune of over $1,000. There are no warnings, no lights nothing. Just went to pull out of my driveway and have no brakes. Although the pads are brand new and professionally installed.

Filed Aug 29, 2023 · Brakes · MD

When driving the vehicle to work - the brakes failed and the emergency brake had to be used to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The vehicle had to be towed to a Toyota dealership where it was diagnosed that the master brake cylinder needs to be replaced.

Filed Apr 9, 2023 · Brakes · NC

I was at a stop light and when the light turn green I started driving forward and the ABS/ Brake lights on instrument cluster came on with repeated blinking. I slowed off the gas to apply the brakes. Brake pedal went to the floor with no brakes or slowing down at all. Luckily no one was in front of me and I had to pull the emergency brake. It was the only brakes I had at all. Once vehicle was towed to the nearest Toyota Dealer I had them diagnose the problem. Right rear wheel had leaked out fluid due to the rear brake cylinder failing. Upon repair of all brake pads, rotors, brake shoes, brake drums, both rear brake cylinders the problem was still an issue. Costly amounts of money already being spent to find out another failure with the Brake Master Cylinder/ Module. That part alone is also very expensive. Research has shown that the 2018 and 2019 Toyota Tacoma’s did have history of faulty brakes in turn possibly causing an accident. For my case on the road I was lucky. I can’t understand a loyal customer of years with Toyota that the company refuses any sort of aid and assistance in the matter. Why did the recalls end? Especially if this affected not just the 2018 model but the 2019 model like my Tacoma as well. For such low miles and no abuse this vehicle has faced other failures not only with the brakes alone. Vehicle is still with the Dealer at this time. Requesting some assistance in the matter please. Thank you!

Filed Nov 8, 2021 · Brakes · NV

In a matter of minutes, the brakes were fine and then they weren't. There was no notice given. Pushed on the brakes, the pedal went to the floor and did not stop or slow the vehicle down. Pumped the brakes and was able to safely decelerate, but not before almost crashing into the car in front of me. An independent brake shop has indicated the master cylinder is leaking internally. There is a safety recall (18v‑888) for production dates of 30 days before this vehicle was produced. Seems to me that this vehicle exhibits the identical behavior in the recall that applies to "not" this one. At least at the time of this writing.

Filed Aug 28, 2019 · Brakes · 41 miles · CA

Truck is new. Brakes do not function properly. Two times the brakes failed to stop the truck. Flew threw the intersection. The brakes will flutter and fall to the floor. Other times it will be very stiff and stop the car very aggressively. Very dangerous. Brought to toyota in lancaster california and there mechanic said it had no problems. This incident has been documented with witnesses. I will bring back every time this happens.

Filed Mar 13, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 2,000 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 toyota tacoma. While attempting to park the vehicle, the brakes failed. As a result, the vehicle accelerated forward and crashed into a cement wall. The contact and a passenger were injured and transported to a hospital for medical attention. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle's front end was smashed in and the vehicle was towed from the scene. The contact's insurance company handled the claim and the adjusters planned to evaluate the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 2,000.