Far fewer Too few recent reports to judgeNHTSA has received 45 owner complaints about the 2020 Toyota Tundra, or 6.7 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.16, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 82 model-year 2020 vehicles we track, it ranks #12 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 80% lower; against other Full-size pickups it is 93% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2019-11-10 and 2026-07-02. Median delay from incident to filing: 14 days.
Analysis
The previous model year (2019) drew 9.4 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2021) drew 4.2 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2020 model collected 19 complaints, 67% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Interior & equipment (15.6% of complaints), followed by Fuel system (13.3%) and Engine (11.1%). Interior & equipment complaints are 1.7 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 5 reports (11.1%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 29 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (40% of incidents). 6 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for this model year. 27% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Safety recalls (5)
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Campaign 21E103000 · 2021-12-23
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Campaign 21V920000 · 2021-11-23
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.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Campaign 21V688000 · 2021-09-02
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.
Risk: An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Campaign 20V682000 · 2020-11-04
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.
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL Campaign 20V410000 · 2020-07-15
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."
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2020 Toyota Tundra?
45 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Toyota Tundra, or about 6.7 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2020 Toyota Tundra?
The most common category is Interior & equipment, accounting for 15.6% of complaints.
Does the 2020 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2020 Toyota Tundra still generating complaints?
6 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
How does the 2020 Toyota Tundra compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 45 owner complaints about the 2020 Toyota Tundra, or 6.7 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.16, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 82 model-year 2020 vehicles we track, it ranks #12 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 80% lower; against other Full-size pickups it is 93% lower.