The vehicle dossier US · 2020

2020 Toyota
TACOMAProblems & recalls

87 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 28 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 87 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Other components28 reports
Fuel system23 reports
Transmission & drivetrain15 reports
Engine14 reports
Brakes13 reports
Electrical system8 reports
Air bags4 reports
Steering3 reports
Body & structure3 reports
Visibility2 reports
Suspension1 reports
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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM21
POWER TRAIN15
ENGINE14
SERVICE BRAKES12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL5
AIR BAGS4
STEERING3
STRUCTURE:BODY3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING3
SEATS2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
VISIBILITY/WIPER2
SEAT BELTS2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS2
BACK OVER PREVENTION2
TIRES1
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION1
SUSPENSION1
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR1
WHEELS1
TIRES:SIDEWALL1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 8 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Aug 18, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

5,000 miles is the median among 44 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 2,400–10,000 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

1 recall campaign on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Nov 4, 2020 Safety recallFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPCampaign 20V682000

Reported concern

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 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, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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 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 expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

Manufacturer campaign: 20TA02, 20LA01

Read campaign 20V682000 at NHTSA
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03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

198 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Jan 30, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsT-SB-0106-22 Rev2OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.NHTSA ID 11028726

OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.

Campaign / software reference: T-SB-0106-22 Obsolete

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11028726 at NHTSA
Jan 28, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsT-SB-0001-26Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.NHTSA ID 11028722

Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.

Campaign / software reference: T-SB-0001-26

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11028722 at NHTSA
Jan 7, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsT-SB-0055-24 Rev2Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose…NHTSA ID 11028712

Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manual and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines.

Campaign / software reference: T-SB-0055-24 Rev2

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11028712 at NHTSA
Nov 11, 2025 Service Campaign23TE08Toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames, front inner fenders as can been seen with the hood open, and on the A-pillars on certain Tacoma vehicles with 040 Super White paint color.…NHTSA ID 11026308

Toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames, front inner fenders as can been seen with the hood open, and on the A-pillars on certain Tacoma vehicles with 040 Super White paint color. Although the vehicle paint is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for three years, or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to the conditions described above.

Campaign / software reference: 23TE08

Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11026308 at NHTSA
Jul 31, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions23TE08Customer Support Program 23TE08 Paint Repair Process Job AidNHTSA ID 11022945

Customer Support Program 23TE08 Paint Repair Process Job Aid

Campaign / software reference: 23TE08

Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11022945 at NHTSA
Jul 31, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions23TE08TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 23TE08 COVERAGE FOR PAINT PEELING ON EXTERIOR DOOR FRAMES, FRONT INNER FENDERS AND A-PILLARS CERTAIN 2016-2022 MODEL YEAR TACOMANHTSA ID 11022944

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 23TE08 COVERAGE FOR PAINT PEELING ON EXTERIOR DOOR FRAMES, FRONT INNER FENDERS AND A-PILLARS CERTAIN 2016-2022 MODEL YEAR TACOMA

Campaign / software reference: 23TE08

Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11022944 at NHTSA
Jul 31, 2025 Service Campaign23TE08Toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames, front inner fenders as can been seen with the hood open, and on the A-pillars on certain Tacoma vehicles with 040 Super White paint color.…NHTSA ID 11022943

Toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames, front inner fenders as can been seen with the hood open, and on the A-pillars on certain Tacoma vehicles with 040 Super White paint color. Although the vehicle paint is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for three years, or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to the conditions described above.

Campaign / software reference: 23TE08

Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11022943 at NHTSA
Apr 2, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsT-TT-0780-25To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are…NHTSA ID 11019332

To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by FTS and/or FPE.

Campaign / software reference: T-TT-0780-25

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11019332 at NHTSA
Apr 2, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsT-TT-0780-25To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are…NHTSA ID 11018329

To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by FTS and/or FPE.

Campaign / software reference: T-TT-0780-25

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11018329 at NHTSA
Feb 11, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsT-SB-0106-22 Rev2Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST i…NHTSA ID 11016786

Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to deliver the update, however, the process for generating license keys differs from previous generations.

Campaign / software reference: T-SB-0106-22 Rev2

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11016786 at NHTSA
Feb 11, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsT-SB-0106-22 Rev2Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST i…NHTSA ID 11015500

Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to deliver the update, however, the process for generating license keys differs from previous generations.

Campaign / software reference: T-SB-0106-22 Rev2

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11015500 at NHTSA
Jan 17, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsT-SB-0099-24 Rev1Some 2016 – 2022 model year Tacoma vehicles with Super White (040) paint may exhibit paint peeling along the exterior window door frames, inner fender edges under the hood, and/or A-pillars. The affected panel(s) require repain…NHTSA ID 11014186

Some 2016 – 2022 model year Tacoma vehicles with Super White (040) paint may exhibit paint peeling along the exterior window door frames, inner fender edges under the hood, and/or A-pillars. The affected panel(s) require repainting to address this condition. The paint repair may need to be sublet to a body shop.

Campaign / software reference: T-SB-0099-24 Rev1

Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11014186 at NHTSA
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04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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