2019 Toyota Tacoma: fuel pump failure

Filed May 8, 2026 · Fuel system · WA

low pressure fuel pump in fuel tank failed. This part was already repaired from previous recall and failed again. Error code P0087. Vehicle shuttered and stopped in traffic. Broken bits of fuel pump were left in gas tank.

Filed Nov 12, 2025 · Engine · IN

The engine in my 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road suffered internal damage that appears linked to Toyota’s low-pressure fuel pump recall (issued 10/28/2020, repaired 581 days later on 6/10/2022). While out on personal lease, the truck was driven over 16,000 miles with the defective pump, which can cause lean running conditions and elevated combustion temperatures. The result was metallic contamination and a damaged wrist pin in cylinder #6, requiring full engine replacement. All failed components remain available for inspection upon request. The fuel pump defect and resulting internal engine damage continues to place my safety and others’ at risk by creating potential for loss of power, engine stall, or total failure while driving. The problem was confirmed by two separate Toyota dealerships, both of which diagnosed the need for engine replacement. The vehicle has been inspected by multiple Toyota service centers and the Toyota Brand Engagement Center, which opened and later denied my case. No warning lights or messages appeared prior to the ticking noise that first appeared around 62,000 miles. In fact, no warning lights have ever illuminated on the dash. Despite clear evidence that the recall-related defect likely caused the damage, Toyota has refused to provide any assistance or coverage toward repairing or replacing the failed engine, leaving me with a $21,000 repair for a vehicle that was otherwise maintained and operated responsibly.

Filed Oct 25, 2025 · Fuel system · FL

While driving at Highway speeds fuel pump failed resulting in near miss collision on Interstate. Initial fuel pump was replaced with recall. This is second pump that failed. Vehicle towed to Bob Tyler Toyota in Pensacola Fl where fuel pump replaced by owner. Toyota refuses to pay for pump even though class action lawsuit resulted in Toyota being responsible for reimbursement. Vehicle has only 36000 miles.

Filed Dec 13, 2023 · Acceleration, Fuel system · CA

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling abnormally rough. After shifting into driving and releasing the brake pedal with his foot off the accelerator pedal, the vehicle briefly independently accelerated. Upon reaching an undisclosed speed, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The contact stated that the failure first occurred after the dealer had replaced the high-pressure fuel pump. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 1, 2022 · Fuel system · TX

Fuel pump failure at 63k miles. Check Engine light came on. P0171 code thrown. Truck began hard starting, and rough idling. Stalled on freeway, stuck at 4k RPM and would not drop. Had to pull off and restart. Checked entire system with certified independent service/AAA mechanic and fuel pump was diagnosed. Fuel pump whines in tank, and fuel trim levels are way off... maxing out in output (39), and falling into the negatives in short term trim levels. All other components testing ok/within ranges. Massive recall on fuel pump for my exact same year/make/model/engine, but my VIN does not show as affected... clearly it has the same issue. I need this pump fixed ASAP, as does everyone else affected that did not get to be apart of the recall.

Filed Aug 15, 2021 · Fuel system · NY

To whom it may concern, I was issued a recall on this vehicle for a defective fuel pump. I have been attempting to rectify the situation through City World Toyota located at 3333 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10469. On 7/1/2021 I spoke with Jorcelyn and was told the part needed to replace the defective component was not in stock and it would be ordered and available within a 4 weeks. I was told I would receive a call back and never did. On 8/9/2021, over a month later, I got in touch with Wasile and was again told the part was not in stock. I was told they would check and then call back the following day. Again, I never received a call back. On 8/12/2021 I called again and was told they do not have the part in stock and would call back with an ETA. It was been months since this recall was issued and City World Toyota has not rectified the issue. This vehicle has been unsafe to drive since the recall has been issued and I have been pleading with them to resolve it. The customer service standards as well as the regard for safety from City World Toyota has been abysmal. There is no doubt this establishment is blatantly ignoring these safety recalls for not only myself but many others as well.

Filed Jun 22, 2021 · Fuel system · DE

In October of 2020 they replaced the fuel pump then noticed a hose was bad it would take 2 months to get that hose.. Upon driving my vehicle I noticed an 4mpg lost. was getting 22 mpg prior to the change. I have been in contact w/toyota in Texas and they send a 'factory rep' to look at my truck. here is the problem he snapped a picture stating my truck got 28.6 mpg, upon getting into my truck it read 20.6 mpg. they refuse to replace the fuel pump and hose at another dealership. The secretary at toyota said if they would change and it didn't make a difference they would be wasteful. I said replace it and we will see however you say you not going with the customer the paid good hard earns money for this vehicle we will never know. all I want: is the have a new fuel pump and hose put into my Tacoma, it may not or it will prove there was a problem. I am see I am no alone with this reduction of mpg's with high gas prices.....

Filed May 31, 2021 · Fuel system · TX

Received notice of a recall on the low pressure fuel pump in November 2020; still have not been notified to bring my truck in for repairs. I don't feel safe driving more than 20 or 30 miles from home as I don't want to be stranded if the fuel pump fails.

Filed Oct 10, 2020 · Fuel system · 650 miles · KY

Toyota sold this vehicle knowing of defective fuel pump - had issues day one with long crank cycles to start. Loud knocking of high pressure fuel pump reported also-probably related to low pressure fuel pump malfunction and cavitation at high pressure pump. I have also experienced rough idle and jerking. I contacted selling dealer in jan 2020 after recall with no remedy issued and they stated that there was only like 1 vehicle affected - outright lie. There is class action suit for this defect in progress and over 2000 pumps had failed and toyota knew about it. Other problems with vehicle including faulty differential and it took 4 visits and failed ncds claim for toyota to admit it was defective and replace only after 12,000 lemon law limit in kentucky. Toyota and its' dealers are cover up artists. Sitting here still with vehicle unsafe to drive with no fuel pump even after 10 months - final remedy came in on toyota owners website and called selling dealer and they said I had to go on waiting list for 2-3 weeks to even get the part - toyota should buy back this vehicle.

Filed Sep 24, 2020 · Fuel system · 30,000 miles · UT

There is currently an open re-call on the fuel pump. I do not feel like it's being fixed in a timely manner. Toyota keeps changing the remedy date.

Filed Sep 1, 2020 · Fuel system · 3 miles · CA

The fuel pump on my tacoma failed. The truck has stalled at high speed multiple times. The truck has failed to restart after stalling.

Filed Aug 28, 2020 · Fuel system · 7,084 miles · TX

In feb 2019, I purchased a new toyota tacoma from cavender toyota, located in san antonio texas. In less than two (2) years and with only 7,084 miles, I received recall notices pertaining to its radar sensor system and fuel pump. The former alerts the driver when another vehicle or obstacle is too close; the remedy was installed by the dealer this year. The latter remains and is still pending development/delivery by headquarters (hq) toyota projected for late sep 2020. In the interim, the risk is the 2019 toyota tacoma can stall while driving. On 6 aug 2020, my vehicle stalled while exiting my drive way. Upon taking it to the dealer, the service representative and manager advised nothing can be done since the part is not available. They said the risk is the truck may stall again and to call roadside assistance to have it towed. They also stated the fuel pump recall pertains to the toyota tacoma, corolla, sienna, and highlander. Due to safety hazard posed and my dissatisfaction with the responses provided by the service representative and manager, they recommended contacting hq toyota to relay my views. On 7 aug, I did so. The hq customer service experience advocate provided the same response. Specifically, nothing further can be done to remedy the issue since the part is being developed. On 17 aug, my vehicle completely stalled while approaching a red light at a major intersection. I immediately reached out to roadside assistance and waited for two hours in extreme weather conditions before the vehicle was loaded and towed to the dealer. The vehicle now resides at the cavender toyota dealer's parking lot where it sits with other vehicles having the same issue, until the part is produced/shipped and can be fixed. On 18 aug 2020, I provided an update to hq toyota on my horrible experience and safety concerns. They reiterated nothing further can be done at this time.