2020 Toyota Camry problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 283 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Toyota Camry, filed between 2019-12-20 and 2026-09-23. The most common problem areas are the electrical system (67, 24%), engine (60, 21%) and air bags (56, 20%). Owners reported 14 crashes, 2 fires and 22 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2020 Toyota Camry complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 67 | 24% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 60 | 21% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 56 | 20% | 9 | 0 | 18 |
| Unknown or other | 45 | 16% | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 37 | 13% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 33 | 12% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 15 | 5% | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 4% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 9 | 3% | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 3% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 6 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Electrical system: 67 complaints
- 67 complaints of 283 (24%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 17 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 Toyota Camry covers this system.
Engine: 60 complaints
- 60 complaints of 283 (21%) name the engine.
- 17 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 1 fire in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2020 Toyota Camry; the recall, campaign 20V064000, says: “Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.”
Air bags: 56 complaints
- 56 complaints of 283 (20%) name the air bags — frontal, side and curtain air bags, their crash sensors and control module.
- 3 of them also name the seat belts; owners reported 9 crashes and 18 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2020 Toyota Camry; the recall, campaign 23V865000, says: “A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.”
Fuel/propulsion system: 37 complaints
- 37 complaints of 283 (13%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 12 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 fire in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 Toyota Camry covers this system.
Power train: 33 complaints
- 33 complaints of 283 (12%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 8 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 Toyota Camry covers this system.
Forward collision avoidance: 15 complaints
- 15 complaints of 283 (5%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 5 of them also name the lane departure; owners reported 3 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 Toyota Camry covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 49 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 72 |
| 2026 | 37 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names CAMRY, CAMRY HYBRID, model year 2020. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2020 Toyota Camry recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota Camry?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2020 Toyota Camry's most common problem areas are the electrical system (67 of 283 complaints), engine (60 of 283 complaints) and air bags (56 of 283 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2020 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA has 283 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Toyota Camry, including 14 reported crashes and 2 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Toyota Camry's problems?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Toyota Camry; 2 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.