P04202020 TOYOTA Tundra

P0420 on 2020 TOYOTA Tundra

Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

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Last reported case: 3 months ago

Based on 6 owner reports, 6 from forums)

What is P0420?

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πŸš—P0420 on 2020 TOYOTA Tundra

This page focuses specifically on P0420 issues reported by 2020 TOYOTA Tundra owners. The experiences and fixes below are from real owners of this exact vehicle.

Symptoms Reported by 2020 TOYOTA Tundra Owners:

smells like gasmisfiresmokesymptoms

Parts Often Involved:

spark plugsnutscoil packsexhaust manifoldexhaust pipedownstream sideo2 sensordriver sidelighttoyota parts

What Owners Say

Real experiences from 2020 TOYOTA Tundra owners

12 reports
Experiencevia forum_post
β€œI have read shifty's links on P0420. Here's some background info: - Upstream o2 on both banks appear to have the normal fluctuations between lower and higher voltage - Downstream o2's mimic the upstream.”
β€” DustboxMay 2025
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Experiencevia forum_reply
β€œI just decided to try to swap bank 1 to bank 2 to see if the code follows, but the downstream on bank 2 has a short pigtale. Bank 1 has a long pigtale, so swapping won't be an option.”
β€” danmurphymnAug 2023
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Experiencevia forum_reply
β€œMy problems start in the 20mph range and don’t get better til after 40mph. If I try to accelerate quickly it will downshift into a lower gear but not really go any faster.”
β€” Shanet421Sep 2025
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Experiencevia forum_reply
β€œIf I try to accelerate quickly it will downshift into a lower gear but not really go any faster. It does begin to rattle at that point and I’ve seen a CEL come and go.”
β€” Shanet421Sep 2025
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Experiencevia forum_post
β€œP0420 with dropping exhaust temperatures and lean fuel trim I hate to be that guy who asks about cat codes for the millionth time, but because so many smooth brains like me ask dumb questions I haven't been able to find a thread with similar problems as mine.”
β€” DustboxMay 2025
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Experiencevia forum_reply
β€œI don't know what spark plugs were used the but the guy I bought the truck from did things right. He used Toyota parts on everything so I'm betting he didn't cheap out on the plugs.”
β€” danmurphymnOct 2022
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Experiencevia forum_reply
β€œHe used Toyota parts on everything so I'm betting he didn't cheap out on the plugs. The P0420 code is just "catalyist system efficiency below threshold (bank 1)".”
β€” danmurphymnOct 2022
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Experiencevia forum_reply
β€œI've had a recurring P0420 code. catalyst system efficiency of your car is below threshold (Bank 1) Now the light stays on. I just decided to try to swap bank 1 to bank 2 to see if the code follows, but the downstream on bank 2 has a short pigtale.”
β€” danmurphymnAug 2023
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Experiencevia forum_reply
β€œP0420 is the OBD telling you specifically that the O2 sensor downstream of the cat is sending a signal outside the allowed parameters. As others have said, swap your drivers and passengers side downstream O2 sensors.”
β€” remington351Oct 2022
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Experiencevia forum_reply
β€œYou narrow it down by the code being given. P0420 is the OBD telling you specifically that the O2 sensor downstream of the cat is sending a signal outside the allowed parameters.”
β€” remington351Oct 2022
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These are real experiences shared by 2020 TOYOTA Tundra owners on automotive forums and communities. Results may vary based on vehicle condition and repair quality.

About This Data

This page aggregates 6 discussions about P0420 from 2020 TOYOTA Tundra owners across automotive communities.

Success rate (0%) is calculated from posts where owners confirmed whether their fix resolved the issue.

Last updated: 9/25/2025