2020 Toyota Tundra Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Toyota Tundra. Part of Generation 2 — 2007–2021.

20192021
Complaints
52
per 10K Sold
4.8
US Sales
109,203
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2020 Toyota Tundra Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:1,046 mi
#25 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:2,406 mi
#34 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Toyota Tundra.

Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,046
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,406
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2020 Toyota Tundra

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,890,090 vehicles.

21V920000Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System · Steering:rack And Pinion
~22,462 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.

21V688000Exterior Lighting:headlights · Electrical System:wiring
~158,489 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.

20V682000Fuel Pump
~1,525,742 affected

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.

20V410000Exterior Lighting:turn Signal · Electrical System:wiring
~183,397 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Toyota Tundra vehicles equipped with LED headlight assemblies. Due to a wiring error, the front turn signals may not flash brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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2020 Toyota Tundra — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2020 Toyota Tundra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2020 Toyota Tundra has 52 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Toyota Tundra?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (6 complaints, avg 1,046 mi); Engine Problems (5 complaints, avg 2,406 mi); Brakes (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2020 Toyota Tundra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 1,664 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2020 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Toyota Tundra include 5 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2020 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,890,090 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2020 Toyota Tundra?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Tundra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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