2020 Toyota Camry
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 274
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
2020: 274 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 58 |
| 1988 | 69 |
| 1989 | 117 |
| 1990 | 136 |
| 1991 | 155 |
| 1992 | 569 |
| 1993 | 263 |
| 1994 | 306 |
| 1995 | 303 |
| 1996 | 417 |
| 1997 | 555 |
| 1998 | 600 |
| 1999 | 501 |
| 2000 | 454 |
| 2001 | 272 |
| 2002 | 953 |
| 2003 | 781 |
| 2004 | 638 |
| 2005 | 721 |
| 2006 | 317 |
| 2007 | 2,886 |
| 2008 | 933 |
| 2009 | 1,293 |
| 2010 | 603 |
| 2011 | 599 |
| 2012 | 590 |
| 2013 | 274 |
| 2014 | 455 |
| 2015 | 269 |
| 2016 | 182 |
| 2017 | 148 |
| 2018 | 745 |
| 2019 | 396 |
| 2020 | 274 |
| 2021 | 156 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 51 |
| 2025 | 146 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
24% · 67 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
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Went in to get a service done for my vehicle and all the highlighted areas were the problem. They stated models from 2019-2022 The Camrys all have had transmission issues.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-30
Also filed under Power train
Engine
22% · 60 reportsAir bags
18% · 49 reportsMost commonly citing occupant classification.
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Airbags failed in accident passenger and I were hurt and significantly impacted and then informed about recall after the fact recall number is…
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-23
A car turned in front of my daughter and her boyfriend. They were going 40 MPH and there is severe damage to the front of the vehicle. The car will be totaled. Not one air bag deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-28
Our vehicle was struck from the drivers side - rear at an estimated 60MPH speed difference. (It is thought we were slowed to approx 25MPH, other car was probably 80MPH or more). This happened on I95 in lumberton nc.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-22
Also filed under Seat belts
Fuel/propulsion system
14% · 37 reportsPower train
12% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing torque converter and gear position indication (prndl).
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2020 Toyota Camry. Consumer writes in regards to unintended acceleration. *ld the consumer stated while the vehicle was in park on a flat surface, the consumer exited the vehicle and it began rolling.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-14
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2020-04-03Engine and engine cooling20V064000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020.
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2021-01-21Fuel system, gasoline20V682000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4,...
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.
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2024-10-31Air bags23V865000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022...
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 67 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 60 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 49 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V064000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 20V682000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 23V865000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2020 Toyota Camry reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Toyota Camry is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota Camry?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota Camry have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.