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Buying a used 2020 Toyota Tundra? Check these 5 recalls first
Five recalls cover this year, two rated critical: headlight wiring that can overheat and cause a fire, and a steering component that can leak fluid. Two more address a Toyota/Lexus fuel pump that can fail and stall the engine, plus possible loss of power steering assist. Dim front turn signals are the minor one. NHTSA logged 45 unverified owner complaints, clustered in fuel/propulsion and engine, with four crashes, one fire and three injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Run the VIN through NHTSA and ask for receipts showing the headlight wiring and fuel pump recalls were completed.
- Inspect the steering rack and lines for leaks or seepage, and note any heavy or inconsistent steering effort.
- Drive long enough to check for stalling or hesitation, and confirm both front turn signals flash at normal brightness.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Toyota dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Toyota Tundra
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tundra headlight wiring can overheat and cause fire | Exterior Lighting | critical |
| Toyota Tundra and Sequoia steering part can leak fluid | Steering | critical |
| Toyota and Lexus fuel pumps may fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Toyota Tundra and Sequoia may lose power steering assist | Steering | high |
| Toyota Tundra front turn signals may flash too dimly | Exterior Lighting | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
45 complaints filed for this model year, including 4 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 3 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 6 | Yes |
| Engine | 5 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 4 | None found |
| Steering | 4 | Yes |
| Brakes | 4 | None found |
| Structure | 3 | None found |