KnownCarProblems2020 Toyota Camry Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 275 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Toyota Camry, most often about the electrical (25% of complaints, typically around 5,000 miles). It is 16th of 25 Camry model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2020 Toyota Camry problems
Electrical
68 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
I purchased my Camry in october. When starting it up in the morning for the past few weeks there was a slight hesitation. I attributed the issue to the cold temperatures and allowed the car to warm up before driving. Yesterday afternoon my car wouldn't start at all. It makes a clicking and rattling noise similar to an…
When attempting to start the car from sitting just overnight, the dash will flash and click as if the battery is dead. The car won't start and has to be jumped. However when you have the car checked, it's not a problem with the battery. There is something draining the battery overnight that I haven't been able to…
Engine
64 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 12,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
The contact owned a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, when another driver informed him the vehicle had smoke exiting under of the vehicle. The contact stated the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to park the vehicle on the side of the road. The contact stated he…
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the jerked without warning. The contact then heard a loud popping sound and saw white smoke coming from the engine of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and exited the vehicle. The contact looked under the hood and saw antifreeze. The…
Air bags
49 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 26,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensor.
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry xle. The contact stated while driving approximately 26 MPH, an 18-wheeler vehicle crashed into the rear of his vehicle twice. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts failed to engage. The message "air bag system malfunction" was displayed. The contact sustained whiplash…
The contact owned aâ 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that his wife was driving at 60 MPH, when another vehicle struck the rear driver's side, causing the vehicle to spin and crash into a semi-truck's trailer. The contact stated that the tires had caved in as a result of the collision. The air bags did not…
Other or unspecified
46 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 2,500 miles.
New vehicle, pristine condition. Highway driving, open space, straight line. No trees, cars, trucks, overpasses, etc. In vicinity. Weather overcast, no rain. Without warning, sunroof glass exploded outward. Glass pieces did fall inside, but mostly blew out and back, gouging rear window and causing significant paint…
My Toyota Camry xse 2020 battery was dead. I been driving it for almost 6 weeks and I got stranded today when it didn't turned on. It's been happening to many 2020 models and we need answers and solutions. I do not want to be left stranded again.
Fuel system
40 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 10,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
Happened twice sitting in traffic waiting for red light and car in neutral gear, car started to feel its going to stall which appear fluctuated RPM and vibration. Also, randomly when start the engine it feels the engine has a bit trouble to ignite from it might be a cold start in the morning or any time of the day.
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking from the fuel cap. The contact took the vehicle to bradley ford of lake havasu city (1690 industrial blvd, lake havasu city, az 86403, ([phone]) however, the mechanic was unable to locate the cause of the failure. The contact stated…
Transmission
33 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH on the highway, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired.…
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that upon approaching the vehicle, the contact became aware of an excessive fluid leak underneath the transmission. The contact decided not to drive the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure…
Driver assistance
16 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, warning, adaptive cruise control.
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, with the engine, forward collision avoidance, and brake malfunction warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ECM had failed and…
Visibility and wipers
12 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, windshield, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while her vehicle was parked in her driveway, the rear windshield imploded without incident. The contact called the dealer and was offered no immediate assistance. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. Due to a lack of space at the dealer, the…
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that upon opening the sunroof and attempting to close the sunroof, the sunroof failed to close, allowing water to enter the vehicle during inclement weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired. The contact stated that after the repair, the failure…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Toyota Camry recalls
Air bags: occupant classification
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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
Full defect summary
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.
Engine: engine and engine cooling
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2020 Toyota Camry
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota Camry?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (68 complaints, typically around 5,000 miles); engine (64 complaints, typically around 12,000 miles); air bags (49 complaints, typically around 26,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota Camry have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 20, 2023 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Toyota Camry?
- It is 16th of 25 Camry model years by number of complaints, with 275 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.