The rear brake pads are locking.I had to towed the truck to the dealer this week.I’m afraid that while driving on the highway the brakes lock.yes, but the problem has not been resolved yet.no it hasn’t been checked by the manufacturer No warning lights has come on the brakes are locking up while the truck is parked in my garage.
2020 toyota Tacoma brakes problems
moderate 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
APROX MILEAGE MARCH 7K ,MILEAGE NOW 12K NOV 8. ON THE VEHICLE. 1ST INCIDENT. MARCH 2020.COLORADO MOUNTAINS GETTING OFF OF THE HIGHWAY OFF RAMP WITH A .5PERCENT GRADE DOWNHILL AND 800 LB TRAILER. NO BRAKES AT 60MPH CLEAR SKYS 8PM DRY PAVEMENT.PEDAL HAD TO BE PUSHED HARDER AND HARDER TO GET THE TRUCK TO STOP YET WOULDNT STOP UNTILL I USED EMERGENCY BRAKE. ALMOST LOST CONTROL DUE TO HAVING TO CO…
Brake fluid leaking into cab from master cylinder
The contact leased a 2020 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle off the dealer parking lot, the brakes would pulsate upon depression without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer on four separate occasions and had the brake drums replaced each time; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified, and the contact was informed that a servi…
I OWN A 2020 TACOMA WITH 14K MILES ON IT. I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK AND I WENT TO HIT MY BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO GET PARTIAL BRAKES BY PUMPING THEM UP LIKE WHEN YOU ARE BLEEDING NEW BRAKES. TOOK TRUCK TO TOYOTA AND THEY HAD IT FOR 10 DAYS. THERE WAS A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. IF THIS SCENARIO WOULD HAVE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC OR O…
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2020 toyota Tacoma?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 11 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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