2020 Toyota Tundra: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 52 complaints
52
Total Complaints
2,775mi
Median Mileage
Unknown Or Other
Top Issue
5
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
710
25th Percentile
2,775
Median Mileage
6,825
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Unknown Or Other
8
Fuel/Propulsion System
6
Engine
5
Service Brakes
4
Exterior Lighting
3
Electrical System
3
Steering
3
Body
3
Air Bags
2
Suspension
2
Severity Assessment
5
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"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."
"A DUMP TRUCK CAME OFF OF THE HIGHWAY AND MADE AN ILLEGAL TURN IN FRONT OF ME. HE CAUSED A FRONTAL IMPACT ON MY VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS TRAVELING 55 MPH WITH A TRAILER ATTACHED AND SLAMMED ON BRAKES BUT STILL IMPACTED HIM REALLY HARD. I WAS ON THE FEEDER OR FRONTAGE ROAD."
"I BOUGHT 2020 TOYOTA TUNDRA 1794, BLACK. I LOVE THIS TRUCK, BUT IT ANNOY ME WHEN EVERY TIME I START THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE ABOUT 15MILES/HOUR I HEAR AND FEEL A "CLUNK" SOUND UNDER THE FRONT DRIVE SIDE, AND FEEL IT ON THE GAS PEDAL. I HEARD THIS SOUND AFTER 5 DAYS SINCE I BOUGHT IT, I CALLED THE DEALE..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Fuel/Propulsion System
6 complaints
25th: 595 mi
Median: 817 mi
75th: 1,268 mi
Engine
5 complaints
Median: 710 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 6
CO: 6
WA: 6
CA: 6
FL: 5
SC: 4
TN: 2
OH: 2
OK: 2
AZ: 2
Who Files Complaints?
1.9%
Original Owners
98.1%
Second+ Owners
Toyota Tundra — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
Active Recalls (5)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Fuel Pump
Campaign 20V682000 | 04/11/2020
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 par
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Campaign 21V920000 | 23/11/2021
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Headlights
Campaign 21V688000 | 02/09/2021
An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
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
Turn Signal
Campaign 20V410000 | 15/07/2020
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.
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.
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Campaign 21E103000 | 23/12/2021
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
General Vehicle Maintenance
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule in your owner's manual
- Don't ignore warning lights — early diagnosis prevents expensive repairs
- Keep records of all maintenance and repairs
- Use OEM or equivalent-quality parts for repairs
- Address unusual noises, vibrations, or smells promptly
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28