Last reported case: 3 months ago
Based on 6 owner reports, 6 from forums)
What is P0420?
πP0420 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:
Parts Often Involved:
What Owners Say
Real experiences from 2020 TOYOTA Tundra owners
βI 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.βView original
βI 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.βView original
βMy problems start in the 20mph range and donβt get better til after 40mph. If I try to accelerate quickly it will downshift into a lower gear but not really go any faster.βView original
βIf 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 Iβve seen a CEL come and go.βView original
βP0420 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.βView original
βI 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.βView original
βHe 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)".βView original
βI'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.βView original
βP0420 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.βView original
βYou 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.βView original
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