The 2020 Toyota Tacoma has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,525,742 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
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…
Complaints by component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
21
ENGINE
14
1crashes1injuries
POWER TRAIN
14
SERVICE BRAKES
12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“On sunday, march 15,2026, I was driving from houston, tx to pharr, tx at the speed of 75mph on the left lane to pass an 18 wheeler, with another 18 wheeler behind me, and my truck started idling erratically. I lost speed and my service engine light came on. My truck slowed down and I almost got in…”
“On sunday, march 15,2026, I was driving from houston, tx to pharr, tx at the speed of 75mph on the left lane to pass an 18 wheeler, with another 18 wheeler behind me, and my truck started idling erratically. I lost speed and my service engine light came on. My truck slowed down and I almost got in…”
“On sunday, march 15,2026, I was driving from houston, tx to pharr, tx at the speed of 75mph on the left lane to pass an 18 wheeler, with another 18 wheeler behind me, and my truck started idling erratically. I lost speed and my service engine light came on. My truck slowed down and I almost got in…”
“I am reporting a safety-related failure of an aftermarket bull bar / grille guard purchased through amazon. The bull bar detached from the vehicle while the vehicle was in motion on a public road. After detaching, the bar was dragged on the road and was only partially held by the fog light wiring.…”
“Toyota has a manufacturing defect going on with their v6 in gen 3tacoma's. I have a 2020 limited with 48,200 miles that needs a new cylinder head. It threw a check engine light on me, and luckily enough I took it to the dealership within about 30 miles, otherwise my engine could have exploded. I…”
“Toyota has a manufacturing defect going on with their v6 in gen 3tacoma's. I have a 2020 limited with 48,200 miles that needs a new cylinder head. It threw a check engine light on me, and luckily enough I took it to the dealership within about 30 miles, otherwise my engine could have exploded. I…”
“Toyota has a manufacturing defect going on with their v6 in gen 3tacoma's. I have a 2020 limited with 48,200 miles that needs a new cylinder head. It threw a check engine light on me, and luckily enough I took it to the dealership within about 30 miles, otherwise my engine could have exploded. I…”
“The contact owns a 2020 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle lost power steering assist and brakes, but was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact stated that the low oil and brake warning lights were illuminated,…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Toyota Tacoma as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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