YearToAvoid

2020 Toyota Camry Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2020 Toyota Camry has a complaint index of 53 and ranks 10th worst out of 20 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 274 complaints, 3 recalls, and 14 crashes, with Engine issues the top problem area at 26% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
53/100
#10 of 20 Camry years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
274
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
3
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
14
reported in complaints
Fires
2
Injuries
22
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2022
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
28.5
25 city / 34 hwy
Injuries / deaths
22 / 0

Top 2020 Toyota Camry problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine70 (26%)
  2. Electrical System67 (24%)
  3. Airbags48 (18%)
  4. Other47 (17%)
  5. Fuel System40 (15%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain33 (12%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras17 (6%)
  8. Brakes14 (5%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers12 (4%)
  10. Structure & Body11 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report unintended rolling or acceleration while the vehicle was supposedly in park, in one case pinning a person underneath it.
  • Some engines produced smoke and fire while driving at highway speed, triggering the check engine light before the vehicle could be pulled over.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in moderate-speed crashes around 26 to 50 mph, leaving occupants with shoulder, back, and whiplash injuries.
  • The automatic emergency braking system is described as activating on its own, slamming the brakes to a full stop or lurching the car forward without driver input.
  • A high-pressure fuel pump line reportedly ruptured suddenly, spraying fuel onto the engine and exhaust and igniting a small fire.
  • Drivers describe brakes locking up unexpectedly, causing loss of control and collision.
2020 Toyota Camry complaints: complaints filed per quarter262019 Q42020 Q42021 Q42022 Q42023 Q42024 Q42025 Q4
274 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2025 Q1 (26).

2020 Toyota Camry recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V865000Dec 20, 2023Airbags999,901 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification

    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 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

    Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

    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. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

  2. NHTSA 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Fuel System1,525,742 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    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, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

  3. NHTSA 20V064000Feb 6, 2020Engine44,191 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling

    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. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.

    Risk: A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

    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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA02.

2020 Toyota Camry fuel economy and fuel cost

City
25 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
Combined
28.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,275
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2020 compared with other Camry years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2018Caution68741832
2019Good47395632
2020Caution53274328.5
2021Good37157128
2022Best560128

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Toyota Camry reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2020 Camry a complaint index of 53 and a Caution verdict, ranking 10th worst among the 20 model years with data. Engine, electrical, and airbag complaints make up the bulk of the 274 reports.
What problems does the 2020 Toyota Camry have?
The top problem areas are Engine (26% of complaints), Electrical System (24%), and Airbags (18%). NHTSA also lists 3 recalls covering airbags, the fuel system, and the engine.
Does the 2020 Toyota Camry have a recall?
Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Camry: an airbag sensor recall, a fuel pump assembly recall, and an engine block inspection/replacement recall for 2.5L 4-cylinder engines.
How does the 2020 Camry compare to other Camry years?
The 2020 model's complaint index of 53 is worse than years like 2015 (21) and 2017 (16), which earned Best verdicts, but better than 2007 (100) and 2005 (89), which are rated Avoid.
What is the median mileage for engine complaints on the 2020 Camry?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 11,500 miles for Engine-related complaints on the 2020 Camry.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.