2018 Toyota Tacoma vs 2020 Toyota Tacoma
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Toyota Tacoma | 2020 Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 202 | 86 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 294 | 198 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 18–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 15,000 mi | 5,200 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Tacoma | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 41 | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 44 | 12 |
| Power Train | 29 | 15 |
| Engine | 25 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 24 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 26 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2018 Toyota Tacoma
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.