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2020 Toyota Tacoma

Gas
Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
6 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
A
Safety Signal
92 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns1
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA87
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA21 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2020 Toyota Tacoma is sold in the U.S. as a gas pickup truck with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tacoma 2WD, is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 87 complaints, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Tacoma 2WDGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl192421$2,950
Tacoma 2WDGasRWD2.7L 4-cyl202321$2,950
Tacoma 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl182220$3,100
Tacoma 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 4-cyl192220$3,100
Tacoma 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl172118$3,450
Tacoma 4WD D-CAB MT TRD-ORP/PROGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl172018$3,450

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 42030, 42031, 42032, 42034, 42033, 42035.

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Recalls (1)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

20TA02, 20LA01
1,525,742 vehicles
ProblemToyota 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 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200,RiskIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.FixToyota 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 parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an
NHTSA campaign 20V682000reported Nov 4, 2020Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
87complaints filed

6 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 7 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2019: 1 · 2020: 21 · 2021: 21 · 2022: 6 · 2023: 7 · 2024: 8 · 2025: 12 · 2026: 11

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System21
Power Train15
Engine14
Service Brakes12
Forward Collision Avoidance10
Electrical System8

What owners describe

“The truck has been jumping/idling oddly & after getting gas, is very difficult to restart. Our mechanic said the fuel pump is bad & that it was recalled, but when I contacted the dealership, they are claiming it is not covered under the recall.”Feb 23, 2024 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report
“The rear brake pads are locking.I had to towed the truck to the dealer this week.I’m afraid that while driving on the highway the brakes lock.yes, but the problem has not been resolved yet.no it hasn’t been checked by the manufacturer No warning lights has come on the brakes are locking up while the truck is parked…”Dec 6, 2023 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report
“the person run away, she left, i took a pic of the car and vin problale she left because doesnt have DL”Dec 5, 2023 · Lane Departure · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
PU/CC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15%
PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/EC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15%
PU/EC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

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Other Tacoma model years

A

2026 Toyota Tacoma

0 recalls · 6 complaints

D

2025 Toyota Tacoma

5 recalls · 92 complaints

C

2024 Toyota Tacoma

5 recalls · 145 complaints

D

2023 Toyota Tacoma

4 recalls · 53 complaints

B

2022 Toyota Tacoma

3 recalls · 57 complaints

A

2021 Toyota Tacoma

0 recalls · 80 complaints

C

2019 Toyota Tacoma

4 recalls · 218 complaints

C

2018 Toyota Tacoma

3 recalls · 203 complaints

D

2017 Toyota Tacoma

5 recalls · 239 complaints

D

2016 Toyota Tacoma

4 recalls · 323 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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