2020 Toyota Tacoma Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 26%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the fuel system of the 2020 Toyota Tacoma, 26% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I just bought a new 2020 Tacoma sr5, and it has very poor acceleration when passing other vehicles. There is a significant dead spot when accelerating. It seams to have a transmission delayed shifting response time when driving. I consider this unacceptable for a new vehicle. It runs worse than my old car. It runs like all the fuel injectors are dirty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11365482, filed 2020-10, 157 miles“My car has shut off while driving at 45 MPH in the city . Brakes locked and the car stalled off . I went to the dealership and they said they tried to initiate the same error but could not .”
NHTSA complaint #11367065, filed 2020-10, 4,000 miles“I was leaving my driveway, the truck started jumping and loss power. Then cut off and wouldn't crank back up for a few minutes. Eventually it continued for about 3 or 4 times. Until it finally died and would not run even though it would crank. Took it in and found out my particular truck wasn't recalled even though it has a fuel pump problem. They put a fuel pump on it. But they don't know if it was the newer updated pump or the older version known to have problems. So I'm riding around in a vehicle that could fail anytime.”
NHTSA complaint #11397310, filed 2021-02, 3,138 miles“The truck never shows more than 320 miles of range(should show 400+)and accelerates very slowly even when the pedal is pressed hard. There is a noticeable shudder when the car is idling or a neutral. Feels like dirty fuel injectors but it only has 8k.”
NHTSA complaint #11395016, filed 2021-02, 8,200 miles“The vehicle smelled of gasoline. After driving the vehicle, whether it was 2 miles or 20 miles, once reaching the destination you could smell gasoline. The smell lingered for at least 30 minutes after the vehicle was parked.”
NHTSA complaint #11235133, filed 2019-07, 4,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander…Covers: Toyota Tacoma 2017–2020, Sienna 2017–2020, Lexus RX350 2017–2020 +28 more
Related service bulletins
- 10236191Apr 5, 2023DP: Although the high-pressure fuel pump is covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the…
- 10230385Dec 22, 2022TSB: Some 2019 ? 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 ? 2023 model year Camry, 2017 ? 2022 model year Highlander, 2017 ? 2020 model year Sienna, and 2016 ? 2023 model year Tacoma…
- 10203540Oct 5, 2021TT: Use the following aids in conjunction with the repair manual when removing the fuel tank from 2016-2022 model year Tacoma vehicles.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 6 | 10% |
| 2021 | 9 | 11% |
| 2020 | 23 | 26% |
| 2019 | 75 | 34% |
| 2018 | 66 | 32% |
| 2017 | 25 | 10% |
| 2016 | 14 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 5% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 6 | 5% |
| 2012 | 53 | 18% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 | 13 | 2% |
| 2006 | 16 | 2% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 24 | 6% |
| 2003 | 22 | 6% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2020 Toyota Tacoma
15 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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