2020 Toyota Camry Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 40 fuel system complaints for the 2020 Toyota Camry, 15% of its 274 total complaints, at a median 10,500 miles. A related recall, 20V682000, covers a fuel pump assembly replacement, though several owners report their VIN was excluded from it.
- Fuel System complaints
- 40
- 15% of 274
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 10,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report the engine stalling or losing power suddenly while driving, sometimes at low speed such as 20mph.
- Several describe the fuel pump failing outright, with the engine dying at idle, at cruise speed, or while merging onto a highway.
- Some report high-pressure fuel pump lines rupturing, spraying fuel onto the exhaust and in one case causing a small fire.
- Owners mention diagnostic codes for low fuel rail pressure (P0087) and fuel pump-related codes (P12B501, P107B) that dealers struggled to duplicate.
- Multiple owners say dealers told them their 2020 Camry was not included in recall 20V682000 even though they experienced the same fuel pump symptoms described in that recall.
- One owner reports incorrect fuel level readings tied to the fuel pump issue.
When 2020 Toyota Camry fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 30, 2020, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2020 Toyota Camry
- 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.
Fuel System complaints by Camry model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2020 Toyota Camry have?
- NHTSA lists 40 fuel system complaints for the 2020 Camry, which is 15% of the 274 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel pump recall for the 2020 Toyota Camry?
- Yes. Recall campaign 20V682000, reported November 4, 2020, covers the fuel system and calls for dealers to replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one at no charge.
- At what mileage do 2020 Camry fuel system problems usually appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 10,500 miles for fuel system complaints on the 2020 Camry.
- Did the fuel system problems cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 0 injuries among the fuel system complaints for the 2020 Camry.
- Are all 2020 Camrys covered by the fuel pump recall?
- Not according to owner complaints. Several owners report being told by dealers that their specific 2020 Camry VIN was not included in recall 20V682000 despite showing the same fuel pump symptoms.