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2020 Toyota Tacoma

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Tacoma.

The 2020 Toyota Tacoma generated 85 owner complaints within a model history tracked from 1995 to 2026, and with one recall and the fuel/propulsion system identified as its leading complaint area, it sits well below the series’ high-water mark of 782 complaints set by the 2006 model year. With the documented range bottoming at five complaints for the 2026 model, the 2020 model year falls in the lower tier of owner-reported issues across the Tacoma’s tracked span. That placement makes the 2020 model a useful reference for researchers charting reliability trends over the nameplate’s multi-decade run.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZD1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnDRIVEROEM · verified
Tire sizeP265/60R18 109HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD1 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter178010C040 alt 178010P100
Spark plug9091901263 alt 9091901287
Front wiper blades852120E050 alt 8522204040
Serpentine belt9091602708 alt 90916A2037
Thermostat9091603157 alt 1632631050
Cabin air filter8850801010 alt 8850804010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length212.2 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height70.5 in
Wheelbase127.6 in
Curb weight4295 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Tacoma of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.8–9.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.80 sec — 2016 SR5 V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019TRD Pro V6 Double Cab (5'0.5" Bed) 3.5L V67.70 sec16.00 sec278 hp4x4
2018TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5'0.5" Bed) 3.5L V67.60 sec15.90 sec278 hp4x4
2022TRD Pro V6 Double Cab (5'0.5" Bed) 3.5L V69.21 sec17.14 sec278 hp4x4
2017TRD Pro V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.70 sec16.00 sec278 hp4x4
2023TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5'0.5" Bed) 3.5L V67.90 sec16.10 sec278 hp4x4
2016SR5 V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V66.80 sec15.20 sec278 hpRWD
2016TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.10 sec15.40 sec278 hp4x4
2016TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.30 sec15.80 sec278 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts55.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs81.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.06-1.19 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity5.10-5.61 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca
Standard BCI Group Number24F

Brakes

Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 91.0 ft-lbs; Rear: NS
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.023", Rear: NS
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 10.079

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-2011 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°18 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°18 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
116 point bolts45 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
129.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°29 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
At 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2020 Toyota Tacoma represents a clear inflection point in the third generation’s federal safety record. Complaints dropped to 85—less than half the 2019 total and the lowest since 2014—while recalls fell to just one (a seat-belt anchor issue), continuing a downward trend from the four recalls in 2019 and five in 2017. The top complaint areas (fuel/propulsion system and service brakes) mirror concerns seen in prior years, though their frequency is markedly reduced. Compared to the 2021 model year, which saw zero recalls but a slight uptick in complaints (77), the 2020’s data suggests Toyota had largely stabilized production quality by this point. With no fire-related complaints and minimal crash reports, the 2020 Tacoma’s federal record positions it as one of the most reliable years in the generation—a strong candidate for used buyers.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
198
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
85
Owner complaints
6 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 85 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System14
Service Brakes10
Unknown Or Other5
Power Train5
Engine4
Electrical System4
Power Train,Engine3
Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V682000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 04/11/2020

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 198 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0106-22 Rev22026-01-30Electrical SystemOBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
T-SB-0001-262026-01-28Electrical SystemSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
23TE082025-11-11StructureToyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames…
23TE082025-07-31StructureToyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 Tacoma have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.