TOYOTA TACOMA (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Toyota is recalling 2018-2019 Tacoma trucks with potentially damaged brake master cylinders that could cause longer stopping distances and crash risks. Owners should contact Toyota for free brake repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Reduced brake performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Toyota is recalling certain 2018-2019 Tacoma trucks because their brake master cylinders may have been improperly machined, causing internal seal damage that reduces braking performance. This could increase stopping distance and crash risk, so owners should get the brake master cylinder replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224460-toyota-tacoma-2019-brake-recall-reduced-stopping-distance-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224460-toyota-tacoma-2019-brake-recall-reduced-stopping-distance-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V888000
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“Toyota Tacoma 2019 Brake Recall: Reduced Stopping Distance Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224460-toyota-tacoma-2019-brake-recall-reduced-stopping-distance-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V888000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V888000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake master cylinder may have internal seal damage due to improper machining, which reduces braking performance. This means the vehicle might take longer to stop, increasing crash risk during sudden stops or emergencies.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma vehicles with the specific recall numbers J16 or J06 are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of longer stopping distances during emergencies.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your Tacoma's recall numbers: J16 or J06. The recall covers 2018-2019 model years and began January 28, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Toyota
Call 1-888-270-9371 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free brake master cylinder replacement.
Get Brake Repair
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder at no cost once you contact Toyota customer service.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Improper machining of the brake master cylinder may cause internal seal damage, reducing braking performance and increasing stopping distance.
How do I know if my Tacoma is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2018-2019 Toyota Tacoma with recall numbers J16 or J06.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began January 28, 2019, but there's no specific deadline for repairs—owners can contact Toyota at any time.
Contact Toyota
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V888000 — Toyota Toyota Hello, I own a Toyota that is covered by recall 18V888000 from Toyota. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V888000 (December 13, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.