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2020 Toyota Tundra Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

20/100

#13 most-complained of 16 Tundra years

The 2020 Toyota Tundra ranks 13th of 16 model years, with a complaint index of 20 and a "Best" verdict relative to other Tundra years. It has 46 complaints, 4 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls on record.

Complaints
46
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
4 / 1
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
14.5
13 city / 17.5 hwy

Top 2020 Toyota Tundra problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other9 (20%)
  2. Fuel System7 (15%)
  3. Electrical System6 (13%)
  4. Engine6 (13%)
  5. Structure & Body5 (11%)
  6. Brakes4 (9%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (9%)
  8. Steering4 (9%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (7%)
  10. Transmission & Powertrain3 (7%)

What owners report

  • Vehicle loses motive power or stalls at highway speed, sometimes with a check-engine and traction control light and a "not ready to drive" message.
  • Steering becomes intermittently hard to turn and the wheel fails to return to center, diagnosed by dealers as intermediate steering shaft binding.
  • Front airbags failed to deploy in frontal collisions, including one impact at 55 mph while towing a trailer.
  • Integrated brake controller intermittently throws trailer wiring and pre-collision system faults, disabling trailer brakes until the vehicle is restarted.
  • Sunroof opens and closes on its own with a grinding sound and a "Window Open" message after the cables seize.
  • Front passenger seat reportedly caught fire and self-extinguished while the vehicle was parked, leaving the seat burned and melted.
2020 Toyota Tundra complaints: complaints filed per month6Nov 2019Aug 2020Mar 2021Aug 2022Mar 2023Sep 2024Oct 2025Sep 2026
55 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2020 (6).

2020 Toyota Tundra recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V920000Nov 23, 2021Steering22,462 vehicles

    Steering:rack and pinion

    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.

    Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.

  2. NHTSA 21V688000Sep 2, 2021Electrical System158,489 vehicles

    Exterior lighting:headlights

    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.

    Risk: An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB06 and 21TA06.

  3. NHTSA 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Fuel System1,525,742 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

    Risk: 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.

See all 4 recalls for the 2020 Toyota Tundra →

2020 Toyota Tundra fuel economy and fuel cost

City
13 MPG
Highway
17.5 MPG
Combined
14.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,475
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2020 compared with other Tundra years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2018Caution53100815
2019Good4772915
2020Best2046414.5
2021Best724214.5
2022Avoid804281320

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Toyota Tundra reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Tundra has a complaint index of 20 and ranks 13th out of 16 model years, earning a "Best" verdict relative to other Tundra years.
What problems does the 2020 Toyota Tundra have?
The top problem area is the Fuel System, with 7 complaints (15% share) and a median failure mileage of 925 miles. Electrical System and Engine issues each account for 6 complaints (13% share).
Does the 2020 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2020 Tundra, covering the fuel pump assembly, front turn signal wiring, headlight electrical circuits, and the power steering gear assembly. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2020 Tundra compare to other years?
The 2020 Tundra's complaint index of 20 is much lower than the 2022 (80), 2023 (93), and 2024 (100) model years, which are rated "Avoid," making 2020 one of the better years for the Tundra.
What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Toyota Tundra?
The EPA rates the 2020 Tundra at 14.5 mpg combined (13 mpg city, 17.5 mpg highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,475.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.