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Toyota TundraModel year report

2020 Toyota Tundra Problems

Compared with other Toyota Tundra years

Typical for this model

50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2017

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
47filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
3,000miles, 19 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall, 4 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 5.7L 8-cyl RWD · 13 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Toyota Tundra (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 2020 Toyota Tundra. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 9 complaints (19% of the total), followed by fuel system (7) and engine (6). 19 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 159 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel pump filed under the same part. Compared with the other 14 Toyota Tundra model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Air bags (2), Seats (2), Suspension (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Wheels (2), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “My son was driving my 2020 Toyota Tundra and he was traveling approximately 30 MPH and was not paying attention and for some reason the pre collision system did not engage and stop or even slow the truck down he slammed into another truck and that truck was pushed into another car luckily no one was hurt.”

NHTSA complaint #11338155, filed 2020-07, 6,600 miles

Fuel system: “I accelerated from a stop making a right turn in a normal manner to keep safely in front of oncoming traffic, I had no power although I kept pushing the accelerator. Multiple lights flashed on the dash. I coasted to the shoulder of the road. After I stopped, all the lights on the dash had gone out but the engine was still running. It responded normally after that. Dealership said a communication code showed but was not related to my issue. I had three other loss of power incidents since all at low speed, either starting from a stop or attempting acceleration after a turn. …”

NHTSA complaint #11373015, filed 2020-11, 925 miles

Engine: “When weather gets warm (100f+), it will often take a few seconds to start the car. It cranks over, but won't catch. When weather gets to 110f, it would fail to start after it has been driven, then parked. Wait 90 minutes, and it would starts again. This is a safety issue, because when weather is 110f+, it is very very uncomfortable waiting for a tow truck (they are usually super busy on a hot day) or wait 90 minutes plus in 110f+ weather. Toyota has refused to fix it, as they say they need to wait for a 110f+ day to duplicate the issue,”

NHTSA complaint #11361122, filed 2020-09, 6,500 miles

Steering: “We purchased a brand new Tundra and from the minute we drove home there seemed to be a bounce or vibration like running over rumble strips in the front end. We then noticed the bed was mounted to the passenger side by about a half an inch which to me tells they didn't do a very good final check before it left the factory. We took it to the shop and they tried four different tires and the mechanic stated it actually made the vibration worse. Each of three times it was in the shop that they tried to rectify the situation they re aligned the truck. …”

NHTSA complaint #11364600, filed 2020-10, 15 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 19 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 710 and 7,500 miles.

84%0–105%10–2511%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (19 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 3,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2019202013202120222023202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Toyota Tundra. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Tundra · crew cab 2WD★★★★☆4 / 4553 · 21.9% risk
Tundra · extended cab 2WD★★★★☆4 / 4553 · 21.9% risk
Tundra · extended cab 4WD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 19.8% risk
Tundra · crew cab 4WD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 19.8% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2020 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2019: same overall rating; 2021: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2020 Toyota Tundra version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Tundra 2WD5.7L 8-cyl6-speed automatic131815$4,450
Tundra 4WD5.7L 8-cyl6-speed automatic131714$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2020 Toyota Tundra → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 159 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 159 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Tundra

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026366,0001520Too new to compareToo new
20251414,6055520Too new to compareToo new
202435015,00010520Too new to compareToo new
202341230,00013520100 · MoreToo new
202243228,50013520100 · MoreRising
20212418,0002415—Rising
2020473,000441550 · TypicalFalling
20197417,256941659 · TypicalStable
20181007,900841669 · MoreStable
20177816,000541542 · TypicalStable
201612015,000541575 · MoreStable
20155157,00044175 · FewerFalling
20149340,00043–41732 · FewerFalling
20138553,250541727 · FewerFalling
201215678,893341731 · FewerFalling
201113469,5001041744 · TypicalFalling
201016341,63015—1679 · MoreFalling
20093860,00012—1626 · FewerFalling
200832742,39612—16100 · MoreFalling
200739048,21012—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200654596,00010—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200537782,22512—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2004466102,0008—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200339998,5647—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200248291,1003—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2001415102,0002—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20001,01199,6653—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Toyota Tundra model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Toyota Tundra have?

NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 2020 Toyota Tundra as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2020 Toyota Tundra is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 9 complaints (19% of the total), followed by fuel system with 7.

Has the 2020 Toyota Tundra been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2020 Toyota Tundra do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2020 Toyota Tundra 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 4 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Toyota Tundra get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Toyota Tundra (Tundra 2WD, 5.7L 8-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2020 Toyota Tundra reported?

Among the 19 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,000 miles and the middle half falls between 710 and 7,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.