2020 Toyota Tacoma: recalls and problems
1 recall and 87 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system.
Most common problems
What owners report
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
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 because you can feel it; and it only get's worse when left alone. this is a recurring issue on my 2020
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 hazard and could have caused loss of control, damage to other vehicles, or injury to pedestrians or
On sunday, march 15,2026, i was driving from houston, tx to pharr, tx at the speed of 75mph on the left lane to pass an 18 wheeler, with another 18 wheeler behind me, and my truck started idling erratically. i lost speed and my service engine light came on. my truck slowed down and i almost got in a car accident with the 18 wheelers because the truck did this. the truck behind me slowed down on time and it went immed
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD | ||||
| 2020 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD | ||||
| 2020 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD | ||||
| 2020 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tacoma. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.