2020 Toyota Tacoma problems and complaints
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Toyota Tacoma. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (21), Power Train (15), Engine (14).
Key takeaways
- 87 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 21 | 24% |
| Power Train | 15 | 17% |
| Engine | 14 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 9% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 5% |
| Steering | 3 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 3% |
| Structure | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-08-18
The wiper motor does not move fast enough to keep the windshield clear in heavy rain. Yes it is available to be inspected. Unable to see while driving even after slowing down. Only when encountering heavy rain. No No
Power Train - filed 2026-08-04
The Clutch in the Manual Transmission makes a "creaking" noise, and you can feel it when driving too, when depressing the clutch pedal... The creaking noise is annoying, but the feel of the creaking is very distracting when driving the manual transmission, depressing the creaky clutch can distract you from the road bec...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-06-09
I am reporting a safety-related failure of an aftermarket bull bar / grille guard purchased through Amazon. The bull bar detached from the vehicle while the vehicle was in motion on a public road. After detaching, the bar was dragged on the road and was only partially held by the fog light wiring. This created a road ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.