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2020 Toyota Tacoma recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There is 1 US recall for the 2020 Toyota Tacoma, and 1 in Canada. Owners filed 90 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system. Its best NHTSA overall crash rating is 4 stars.

1US recalls
0urgent recalls
90owner complaints
4★overall crash rating

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US recalls (1)

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

2020-11-04 · campaign 20V682000 · 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.

Risk and remedy

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.

Canadian recalls (1)

Show 1 Canadian recall

Fuel system

2020-10-28 · campaign 2020-514

Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls SRC R95/SRC R96 and SRC RA2/SRC RA3 (Transport Canada Recall Numbers 2020-005 and 2020-088). Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.

Owner complaints (90)

Owners filed 90 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Toyota Tacoma (6 crashes, 7 injuries reported). Among 32 model years of this model, it ranks #28 for the most complaints (median 243).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Fuel/propulsion system21
Power train15
Engine14
Service brakes12
Electrical system9
Unknown or other9
Vehicle speed control9
Forward collision avoidance9

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Toyota Tacoma.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD4★4★5★4★
2020 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD4★4★5★4★
2020 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD4★4★5★4★
2020 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD4★4★5★4★

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2020 Toyota Tacoma version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
Tacoma 2WD 2.7 L Automatic (S6)202321$3,200
Tacoma 2WD 3.5 L Automatic (S6)192421$3,200
Tacoma 4WD 2.7 L Automatic (S6)192220$3,350
Tacoma 4WD 3.5 L Automatic (S6)182220$3,350
Tacoma 4WD 3.5 L Manual 6-spd172118$3,700
Tacoma 4WD D-CAB MT TRD-ORP/PRO 3.5 L Manual 6-spd172018$3,700
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.