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2020 Toyota Tundra

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

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2020 Toyota Tundra, as detailed in its official overview, comes equipped with an automatic six‑speed transmission and EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 13/18/15 mpg. Its reliability record reports 45 owner complaints, five recall actions, and the predominant complaint category listed as “Unknown Or Other”. Compared with the model’s historical extremes — from the 1,032 complaints of the 2000 model year to just one complaint in 1999 — the 2020 figure reflects a substantial reduction in reported issues while still exceeding the lowest historical count.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torqueSteel Wheel: 154 ft-lbs; Aluminum Wheel: 97 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy13/18/15 mpgEPA · 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 9672335028. 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 / turnHEADOEM · verified
Tire sizeP275/55R20 111HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter178010S010 alt 178010P100
Spark plug9091901191
Front wiper blades852120C031 alt 852220C031
Serpentine belt90916A2033
Thermostat1632670020 alt 160310S010
Cabin air filter8713907020 alt 8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length226 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height76 in
Wheelbase145.7 in
Curb weight5633 lb
Track (front / rear)68.1 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined13 / 18 / 15 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

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

6.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2020 TRD Pro CrewMax Cab (5'6.7" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020TRD Pro CrewMax Cab (5'6.7" Bed) 5.7L V86.40 sec15.00 sec381 hp4x4
2021TRD Pro CrewMax Cab (5'6.7" Bed) 5.7L V86.80 sec15.20 sec381 hp4x4
2018Limited TRD Off-Road Double Cab (6.5 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.50 sec15.10 sec381 hp4x4
2017SR5 CrewMax Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.40 sec15.10 sec381 hp4x4
2015TRD Pro CrewMax Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.60 sec15.20 sec381 hp4x4
2014Limited CrewMax Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.40 sec15.10 sec381 hp4x4
20141794 Edition CrewMax Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.70 sec15.20 sec381 hp4x4
2014Platinum CrewMax Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.70 sec15.30 sec381 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs96.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.37-1.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity4.73-5.24 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca
Optional BCI Group Number27F

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: NS; Rear: 65.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 133.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 123.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.140; Rear: .630
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0079
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 9.490

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°30 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step: 90°, Step 4: Bolts 11 & 12: 15.027 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°22 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; spark plugs at 120,000 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)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
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)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

In the 2020 Tundra, complaints fell to 45 and recalls to 5, a sharp decline from the 2019 levels of 71 complaints and 10 recalls and a notable drop from the 2018 peak of 99 complaints and 9 recalls. The recall count has steadily decreased from 13 in 2016 to 5 in 2020, indicating an improving safety record over the recent generation. The trend of complaints peaked in 2022 at 414, then fell to 310 in 2024, but 2020 sits near the low point of the decade, with only 18 crash‑related complaints and a single fire complaint. The top complaint categories for 2020—“Unknown or Other,” “Fuel/Propulsion System,” “Engine,” and “Forward Collision Avoidance”—do not reflect any high‑volume recall issues, and the data shows no investigations for that year. Given the low complaint and recall numbers relative to surrounding years, 2020 is a solid year to purchase, offering the best balance of reliability and safety within this generation.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
159
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
45
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 45 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other7
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Engine4
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Structure3
Service Brakes3
Steering2
Seats2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 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…

21V920000Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist SystemReported 23/11/2021

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 159 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…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-TT-0780-252025-04-02Electrical SystemTo assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may…

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 Tundra have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Tundra get?

EPA figures are 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined mpg.