2020 Toyota Camry Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 70 of 274 total complaints (26%) filed on the 2020 Toyota Camry, with a median failure mileage of 11,500. A related recall, campaign 20V064000, covers engine block issues on the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine.
- Engine complaints
- 70
- 26% of 274
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 11,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report delayed throttle response, where the engine takes seconds to rev and accelerate after the pedal is pressed, especially from a stop.
- Some describe the engine stalling or shutting off while driving, sometimes accompanied by warning lights for the brake system, fuel system, and check engine light.
- Coolant leaks are reported as a cause of engine overheating, with concern that leaking coolant could damage engine cylinders or heads.
- A technician-owner described crankshaft position plate failures mounted between the flywheel and crankshaft, which can cause the engine to shut down while driving due to loss of crank position sensor signal.
- One owner reported smoke and fire under the vehicle at highway speed after the check engine light illuminated.
- Another owner noted a delay in receiving parts for the engine recall repair (campaign 20V064000) at a dealership.
When 2020 Toyota Camry engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 30, 2020, latest Sep 9, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2020 Toyota Camry
- 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.
Engine complaints by Camry model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2020 Toyota Camry?
- NHTSA lists 70 engine-related complaints for the 2020 Camry, which is 26% of the 274 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2020 Toyota Camry?
- Yes. Recall campaign 20V064000 covers 2020 Camry and Camry Hybrid models with 2.5L 4-cylinder engines; Toyota dealers inspect and replace the engine block as necessary.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 11,500 at the time of failure for engine-related complaints on the 2020 Camry.
- Are the engine issues linked to any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 fire associated with the engine-area complaints filed for the 2020 Camry.