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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · Rear-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2019 Toyota Tacoma

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2019 Toyota Tacoma

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Tacoma needs more recall homework, Tacoma has more complaint activity and Tacoma has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Toyota Tacoma 2018 Toyota Tacoma Difference
Total recalls 4 3 Tacoma has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 209 196 Tacoma has 13 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 10 / 1 / 4 / 0 6 / 0 / 1 / 0 Tacoma has 8 more severity reports
Defect investigations 1 1 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 236 294 Tacoma has 58 more communications
Recall completion reports 28 22 Tacoma has 6 more reports
Warranty programs 3 3 Similar
Service campaigns 2 2 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Nov 4, 2020 Nov 4, 2020 Similar
Latest complaint May 14, 2026 May 30, 2026 Tacoma has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Fuel Propulsion System
  • Service Brakes
  • Power Train
  • Fuel Propulsion System
  • Service Brakes
  • Fuel System Gasoline
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 21 combined MPG 21 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,850 $2,850 Similar
Safety-rating records 4 4 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Toyota Tacoma

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had fuel propulsion system and service brakes repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Toyota Tacoma

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had fuel propulsion system and service brakes repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Toyota Tacoma

  • Fuel Propulsion System: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks

2018 Toyota Tacoma

  • Fuel Propulsion System: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Fuel System Gasoline: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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