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2020 Toyota Tacoma problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2020 Toyota Tacoma is among the quieter years of the Tacoma on NHTSA's books: 124 complaints (59% below the model's median year), a single recall, and no open investigations. Complainants reported 13 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across fuel system (23), driver assistance (15), and transmission (14), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

124

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

10

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

13

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2020 compare to other Tacoma years?

Tacoma NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted977 complaints1995: 214 complaints1996: 321 complaints1997: 148 complaints1998: 358 complaints1999: 303 complaints2000: 274 complaints2001: 504 complaints2002: 443 complaints2003: 479 complaints2004: 545 complaints2005: 871 complaints2006: 977 complaints2007: 676 complaints2008: 556 complaints2009: 612 complaints2010: 343 complaints2011: 226 complaints2012: 406 complaints2013: 169 complaints2014: 133 complaints2015: 140 complaints2016: 416 complaints2017: 318 complaints2018: 275 complaints2019: 299 complaints2020: 124 complaints2021: 113 complaints2022: 77 complaints2023: 65 complaints2024: 182 complaints2025: 89 complaints2026: 10 complaints
Tacoma NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2020 Toyota Tacoma problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System2319%
Driver Assistance1512%
Transmission1411%
Engine1411%
Brakes1310%
Speed Control86%
Electrical System86%
Other86%
Airbags43%
Seat Belts32%
Steering32%
Body & Structure32%
Tires & Wheels32%
Seats22%
Suspension11%
Visibility & Wipers11%
Lighting11%

Does the 2020 Toyota Tacoma have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V682000Fuel SystemNovember 4, 2020 · 1,525,742 units

Defect

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 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Was driving to the store, and it started cutting out jumping and jerking with tremendous loss of power barely made it home had to push it in my DRV way and still no start it says my truck is not in the recall for faulty fuel pump warning check engine lights came on and says malfunction in the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · November 15, 2024

“My wife was backing up in our driveway, and hit another vehicle parked in our driveway. The backup pre-collision system did not issue any warning, and did not stop the vehicle (as it is supposed to do). ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · April 23, 2022 · crash

“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving 79 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that an unknown software update was…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 8, 2022

“VEHICLE HAD A FRONT/RIGHT COLLISION WITH THE TREES ON A ROAD DURING THE RAINY EVENING. VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS BY OUR CAR INSURANCE COMPANY ADJUSTER. THE AIRBAGS HAVE NEVER DEPLOYED THEREFORE THERE WERE SERIOUS INJURIES AND FRACTURES AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT. WHY DID THE AIRBAGS NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 31, 2020 · crash

“The rear brake pads are locking.I had to towed the truck to the dealer this week.I’m afraid that while driving on the highway the brakes lock.yes, but the problem has not been resolved yet.no it hasn’t been checked by the manufacturer No warning lights has come on the brakes are locking up…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · September 12, 2021

2020 Toyota Tacoma — common questions

Is the 2020 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 124 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Tacoma year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2020 Tacoma problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (23 complaints), driver assistance (15 complaints), transmission (14 complaints).

Does the 2020 Toyota Tacoma have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2020 Toyota Tacoma. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Toyota Tacoma years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Tacoma years to avoid are 2006, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2008, 2004, 2001, 2003. The cleanest record among Tacoma years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2020 Toyota Tacoma?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2020 Toyota Tacoma earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.