This page covers 4 recalls, 44 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Toyota Tundra.
14 mpg combined
16.8 L/100km
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints for the 2020 Tundra are spread across several systems, with no single dominant pattern. The fuel and propulsion system draws the most reports, though the specific symptoms described vary enough that a clear recurring failure mode is hard to pin down. Engine complaints follow, with owners describing performance concerns at various mileages. A handful of structural reports mention roof and body issues, including water leaks through the headliner. Separately, a few owners describe sunroof problems, seized cables, the panel opening and closing on its own, and abnormal noise during operation. Steering complaints describe intermittent loss of power assist and the wheel failing to return to center, with at least one dealer diagnosis pointing to binding in the intermediate steering shaft.
44
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2020 Toyota Tundra has 4 recalls, the most serious involving a fuel pump that can fail while driving, stalling the engine without warning and raising the risk of a crash.
On the steering side, the power steering gear assembly can develop an oil leak that causes sudden loss of power steering assist, making the truck significantly harder to steer. There are also two lighting concerns. The headlight electrical circuit can power both the high and low beams at the same time, overheating the connector and creating a fire risk. On trucks equipped with LED headlight assemblies, a wiring error can cause the front turn signals and hazard lights to flash too dimly to be clearly visible to other drivers.
At a glance
What can fail
The power steering gear assembly may have been made incorrectly, causing oil to leak from it.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the power steering gear assembly and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 4 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The headlight electrical circuit may power both high and low beams at the same time, causing the electrical connector to overheat.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the engine wire harness and replace any damaged bulb, connector, or headlight assembly as needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved version at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A wiring error causes the front turn signals to not flash brightly enough, making them difficult to see.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the wire harness connected to the front turn signal bulbs at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
