2020 Toyota Tacoma problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (17) · Power Train (14) · Service Brakes (10)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
44 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-11-04 · campaign 20V682000 · 1,525,742 vehicles
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 I
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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
Service bulletins (198)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-01-30 · T-SB-0106-22 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice january 30, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0001-26.
Electrical System 2026-01-28 · T-SB-0001-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2018 – 2024 model year toyota vehicles equipped with a premium audio with dynamic navigation system require a special service tool (sst) usb flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2025-11-11 · 23TE08 · Service Campaign
toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames, front inner fenders as can been seen with the hood open, and on the a-pillars on certain tacoma vehicles with 040 super white paint color. although the vehicle paint is covered by toyota’s new vehicle limited w
Structure:body 2025-07-31 · 23TE08 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer support program 23te08 paint repair process job aid
Structure:body 2025-07-31 · 23TE08 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical instructions for customer support program 23te08 coverage for paint peeling on exterior door frames, front inner fenders and a-pillars certain 2016-2022 model year tacoma
Showing the 6 most recent of 198 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-14 · Steering“the steering rack has failed multiple times. the rack that was installed in the vehicle when i bought it new had cracked by 53,000 miles - not ideal, but these things happen. (this was discovered by my local toyota dealership when i brought it in for service.) i returned for a six-month service with no problems. when i returned for my 60,000-mile…”
2026-10-13 · Vehicle Speed Control“occasionally center cluster on start up is black it has gotten more frequent. no odometer, no cruise control, no digital speedometer. the truck has 12,000 miles on it now today october 13,2026. selling dealer out of town has no knowledge of issue. local dealer at time it exhibited issue said never seen that before just disconnect battery for 30mins…”
2026-10-06 · Unknown Or Other“the rear quarter panel pressure vents failed which allowed water intrusion into the cabin of the truck. severe mold and smell has occurred due to water damage. there were no warnings from toyota or dealership about these pieces failing and causing damage. to have a dealership replace just the parts, not including ruined carpet and pads due to mold…”
2026-08-18 · Visibility/Wiper“the wiper motor does not move fast enough to keep the windshield clear in heavy rain. yes it is available to be inspected. unable to see while driving even after slowing down. only when encountering heavy rain. no no …”
2026-08-04 · Power Train“the clutch in the manual transmission makes a "creaking" noise, and you can feel it when driving too, when depressing the clutch pedal... the creaking noise is annoying, but the feel of the creaking is very distracting when driving the manual transmission, depressing the creaky clutch can distract you from the road because you can feel it; and it o…”
2026-06-09 · Unknown Or Other“i am reporting a safety-related failure of an aftermarket bull bar / grille guard purchased through amazon. the bull bar detached from the vehicle while the vehicle was in motion on a public road. after detaching, the bar was dragged on the road and was only partially held by the fog light wiring. this created a road hazard and could have caused l…”
2026-04-10 · Power Train“fluid weeping/leaking/staining on differential housing …”
2026-03-17 · Vehicle Speed Control“on sunday, march 15,2026, i was driving from houston, tx to pharr, tx at the speed of 75mph on the left lane to pass an 18 wheeler, with another 18 wheeler behind me, and my truck started idling erratically. i lost speed and my service engine light came on. my truck slowed down and i almost got in a car accident with the 18 wheelers because the tru…”
2026-03-10 · Steering“this is a safety issue and a known issue. toyota is reporting that it is wear and tear and denying my goodwill repair but it is a technical service bulletin tsb #0082-21 - so it is a safety issue. i emailed and called and have case number with toyota - 260225002292…”
2026-02-06 · Power Train“i am having same issue as the incident i found here 12/06/2025, listed under complaints-i live in rio rancho nm- concern it involves the automatic transmission torque converter specifically torque-converter lock-up behavior, the issue presents as a vibration/shudder during steady -speed driving , we are driving around 30-40 miles per hour when it h…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.