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Can you flat tow a 2020 Toyota Tacoma?

I just bought a 2020 Toyota Tacoma and I’m excited to take it out for some off-roading. However, I want to make sure that I can flat tow it before I hook it up to my motorhome. Is it possible to flat tow a 2020 Toyota Tacoma?

Eric Schad · Updated on Mar 20, 2023

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

You should not flat tow a 2020 Toyota Tacoma. Toyota highly recommends against it.

While you may be able to flat tow your Tacoma for short distances in case of an emergency, doing so for longer distances or repeatedly will damage the transmission and drivetrain and void the warranty. Plus, any

insurance claims you file

will be rejected.

Due to the potential damage caused by flat towing, you should always try to use a flatbed trailer. This keeps the wheels from spinning and the transmission from grinding.

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