KnownCarProblems2020 Toyota Tundra Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Toyota Tundra, most often about the other or unspecified (20% of complaints). It is 24th of 27 Tundra model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2020 Toyota Tundra problems
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 20%The integrated brake controller works intermittently. Receive two errors that state "trailer wiring type or connection fault" and "pre-collision system malfunction". After the error is received, the trailer brakes no longer function. If the vehicle is turned off and on again the errors go away and the brakes will…
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.
Fuel system
7 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 1,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The…
Engine
6 complaints · 13%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…
Brakes
4 complaints · 9%The integrated brake controller works intermittently. Receive two errors that state "trailer wiring type or connection fault" and "pre-collision system malfunction". After the error is received, the trailer brakes no longer function. If the vehicle is turned off and on again the errors go away and the brakes will…
Steering
4 complaints · 9%Electrical
4 complaints · 9%Driver assistance
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings.
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the "pre-collision system failureâ warning light and icon were illuminated. Additionally, the message "see dealer" was displayed. The contact also stated that the rear passengerâs side wheel locked…
Lights
3 complaints · 7%Front turn signal bulbs are too dim to view during daylight operation. This creates a very serious, avoidable accident risk while oncoming traffic cannot clearly observe turn signal indicators during daylight hours.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Toyota Tundra recalls
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: headlights
Risk: An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: turn signal
Risk: If the turn signals or hazard lamps do not flash brightly enough, other drivers may fail to see that the turn signal or hazard lamp functions have been activated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wire harness connected to the front turn signal bulbs free of charge. The recall began august 17, 2020. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20tb12/20ta12.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2020 toyota tundra vehicles equipped with LED headlight assemblies. Due to a wiring error, the front turn signals may not flash brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2020 Toyota Tundra
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota Tundra?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (9 complaints); fuel system (7 complaints, typically around 1,000 miles); engine (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota Tundra have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 23, 2021 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Toyota Tundra?
- It is 24th of 27 Tundra model years by number of complaints, with 46 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.