2020 Ford F-150 vs 2020 Toyota Tundra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Ford F-150 | 2020 Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 724 | 45 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 245 | 159 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–24 | 14–15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 352 | 2 |
| Engine | 127 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 86 | 3 |
| Visibility | 38 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 24 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 24 | 1 |
| Structure | 22 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Shifting problems | 78 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 63 | 0 |
| Stalling | 50 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 49 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 45 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 37 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 21 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 0 |
2020 Ford F-150
2020 Toyota Tundra
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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.