2020 Toyota Tacoma
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 90
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Fuel/propulsion system
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2020: 90 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 177 |
| 1996 | 253 |
| 1997 | 131 |
| 1998 | 300 |
| 1999 | 249 |
| 2000 | 210 |
| 2001 | 396 |
| 2002 | 333 |
| 2003 | 360 |
| 2004 | 415 |
| 2005 | 707 |
| 2006 | 782 |
| 2007 | 541 |
| 2008 | 448 |
| 2009 | 519 |
| 2010 | 293 |
| 2011 | 186 |
| 2012 | 295 |
| 2013 | 125 |
| 2014 | 93 |
| 2015 | 102 |
| 2016 | 323 |
| 2017 | 243 |
| 2018 | 208 |
| 2019 | 217 |
| 2020 | 90 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 154 |
| 2025 | 113 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel/propulsion system
23% · 21 reportsPower train
17% · 15 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The Clutch in the Manual Transmission makes a "creaking" noise, and you can feel it when driving too, when depressing the clutch pedal...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-04
Engine
16% · 14 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle had a front/right collision with the trees on a road during the rainy evening. Vehicle was deemed a total loss by our car insurance company adjuster.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-03
Also filed under Structure
Service brakes
14% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Forward collision avoidance
12% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
Show complaint excerpts
the person run away, she left, i took a pic of the car and vin problale she left because doesnt have DL
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-05
Also filed under Lane departure
Occasionally Center cluster on start up is black it has gotten more frequent. No odometer, No cruise control, no digital speedometer. The truck has 12,000 miles on it now today October 13,2026. Selling dealer out of town has no knowledge of issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-13
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-01-21Fuel system, gasoline20V682000 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,...
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Toyota Tacoma — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 21 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V682000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2020 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Toyota Tacoma is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota Tacoma?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota Tacoma have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.