Worst 2020 Toyota Tacoma Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Fuel System
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Toyota Tacoma.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 21 | — | — | 3,590 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 14 | 1 | — | 3,260 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | — | — | 11,316 mi | |
| Brakes | 12 | — | — | 6,102 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | 22,320 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | 11,762 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 5 | 1 | — | 14,250 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Display Function | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2020 Toyota Tacoma
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,525,742 vehicles.
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.
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2020 Toyota Tacoma — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Tacoma reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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