NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Toyota Tundra Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2020 Toyota Tundra has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 47 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Toyota dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Toyota Tundra, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 Toyota Tundra owner complaints
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Toyota Tundra, describing incidents dated September 17, 2019 to September 22, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 7 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Steering 5 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 4 complaints
Of the 47 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 47 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11772155 · Filed
Safety Complaint for 2020 Toyota Tundra The power steering intermittently becomes difficult to operate, as if power steering assistance is lost. The steering wheel does not consistently return to the center position after making a turn. The issue began approximately one and a half month ago and…
ODI #11766148 · Filed
When driving on the freeway at 70mph speeds during rush hour, I lost all power to the vehicle causing me to have to immediately pull to the side of the freeway with minimal control of the vehicle. I had to come to a complete stop on the freeway putting myself and others at high risk for a high speed…
ODI #11747957 · Filed
Between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. while heading west with cruise control on and I passed a truck that was fully in the left turn lane my vehicle has done a collision avoidance complete stop three time in the same day. I wasn’t tailgating and I was doing the speed limit of 55 mph. The…
Power Steering Gear Assembly May Leak Oil
NHTSA #21E103000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist System · NHTSA notice
Reported December 23, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 151 vehicles
Repair completion: 86.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Toyota campaign 21TH01 · Owners notified February 17, 2022
Defect description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Safety consequence
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Oil Leak May Cause a Loss of Power Steering Assist
NHTSA #21V920000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist System · NHTSA notice
Reported November 23, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 22,462 vehicles
Repair completion: 95.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Toyota campaign 21TB10 / 21TA10 · Owners notified January 21, 2022
Defect description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Safety consequence
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Headlight Electrical Connector May Overheat
NHTSA #21V688000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice
Reported September 2, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 158,489 vehicles
Repair completion: 78.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Toyota campaign 21TB06 / 21TA06 · Owners notified April 25, 2022
Defect description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.
Safety consequence
An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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 recall are 21TB06 and 21TA06.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Fuel Pump May Fail
NHTSA #20V682000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported November 4, 2020 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 1,525,742 vehicles
Repair completion: 92.17% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Toyota campaign 20TA02, 20LA01 · Owners notified January 21, 2021
Recall group: Denso fuel pumps
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Turn Signals are not Bright Enough/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #20V410000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal · NHTSA notice
Reported July 15, 2020 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 183,397 vehicles
Repair completion: 92.93% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Toyota campaign 20TB12/20TA12 · Owners notified August 17, 2020
Defect description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Toyota Tundra vehicles equipped with LED headlight assemblies. Due to a wiring error, the front turn signals may not flash brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Toyota Tundra model years
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