Model year
2020 Toyota Tundra
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 47 complaints for the 2020 Toyota Tundra (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (9), ENGINE (6), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (6). NHTSA rated 4 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 14–15 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,450–$4,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,011 complaints
- 2001 415 complaints
- 2002 482 complaints
- 2003 399 complaints
- 2004 466 complaints
- 2005 377 complaints
- 2006 545 complaints
- 2007 390 complaints
- 2008 327 complaints
- 2009 38 complaints
- 2010 163 complaints
- 2011 134 complaints
- 2012 156 complaints
- 2013 85 complaints
- 2014 93 complaints
- 2015 51 complaints
- 2016 120 complaints
- 2017 78 complaints
- 2018 100 complaints
- 2019 74 complaints
- 2020 47 complaints
- 2021 24 complaints
- 2022 431 complaints
- 2023 411 complaints
- 2024 347 complaints
- 2025 141 complaints
- 2026 32 complaints
Recalls
21V920000 · Nov 23, 2021
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING:RACK AND PINION
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.
21V688000 · Sep 2, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
20V682000 · Nov 4, 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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…
20V410000 · Jul 15, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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…
Complaints
47 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 1, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | NHTSA photo |
| PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| PU/EC 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | NHTSA photo |
| PU/EC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra 2WD · 5.7L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Tundra 4WD · 5.7L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
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