Airbags owner reports
Owner reports are bound to model year 2020.
Warning signs: 3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention air bags.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Before you buy
2020 Toyota Tacoma inspection checklist
Use this beside the car or give it to a mechanic. These checks come from problems in the records we reviewed. They do not replace a full used-car inspection.
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Required checks
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Airbags owner reports: 3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention air bags.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Fuel/Propulsion System owner reports: 3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention fuel/propulsion system.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Power Train owner reports: 6 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention power train.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump recall: 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,
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Manufacturer service campaign: Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Manufacturer service campaign: Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Manufacturer service campaign: DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Manufacturer warranty extension: Toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames and front inner fenders under the hood on certain Tacoma vehicles with 040 Super White paint color.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Manufacturer warranty extension: Customer Support Program 23TE08 Paint Repair Process
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Manufacturer warranty extension: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Customer Support Program to provide coverage for paint peeling on door frames and front inner fenders on certain 2016-2022 model year Tacoma vehicles.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Manufacturer service campaign: 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.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
Ask the seller
- Has any named issue here ever been diagnosed or repaired on this car?
- Can I see the maintenance and any recall-remedy records?
- Will you allow an independent pre-purchase inspection?
Records to request
- Service and oil-change history
- Completed recall / campaign paperwork
- Any dealer diagnostic reports
Why these checks are here
Fuel/Propulsion System owner reports
Owner reports are bound to model year 2020.
Warning signs: 3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention fuel/propulsion system.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Power Train owner reports
Owner reports are bound to model year 2020.
Warning signs: 6 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention power train.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump recall
Official record covers model years 2017 through 2020.
Warning signs: 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,
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Manufacturer service campaign
Official record covers model years 2018 through 2020.
Warning signs: Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Manufacturer service campaign
Official record covers model years 2017 through 2021.
Warning signs: Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Manufacturer service campaign
Official record covers model years 2017 through 2020.
Warning signs: DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Manufacturer warranty extension
Official record covers model years 2017 through 2022.
Warning signs: Toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames and front inner fenders under the hood on certain Tacoma vehicles with 040 Super White paint color.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Manufacturer warranty extension
Official record covers model years 2017 through 2022.
Warning signs: Customer Support Program 23TE08 Paint Repair Process
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Manufacturer warranty extension
Official record covers model years 2017 through 2022.
Warning signs: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Customer Support Program to provide coverage for paint peeling on door frames and front inner fenders on certain 2016-2022 model year Tacoma vehicles.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Manufacturer service campaign
Official record covers model years 2017 through 2022.
Warning signs: 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.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Sources and limits
Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“Was driving doing 35mph and some one ran stop sign T boned Car who ran stop sign my air bags didn't deploy all air bags of other car deployed. My car was totaled . None of the air bags deployed according to recall my vin is not in takata recall. I was tosses all over car”
Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“Unknown”
Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“Fluid weeping/leaking/staining on differential housing”
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“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. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. 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.”
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements”
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements”
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Toyota?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program for certain 2014-2020 model year (MY) vehicles originally equipped with low pressure fuel pumps repaired under Safety Recall 20TA02, Safety Recall 21TA03, Safety Recall 21TA05 or Special Service Campaign 21TC03. The purpose of this Customer Support Program letter is to help clarify how to administer this coverage in accordance with the settlement.”
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“Toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames and front inner fenders under the hood 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 condition described above.”
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“Customer Support Program 23TE08 Paint Repair Process”
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Customer Support Program to provide coverage for paint peeling on door frames and front inner fenders on certain 2016-2022 model year Tacoma vehicles. Toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames and front inner fenders under the hood 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 condition described above.”
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“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.”
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