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2020 Toyota Camry reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2020 Toyota Camry has 273 complaints with NHTSA after 7 years, or 34 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Camry years here — over the median of the other years, which is 23. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Occupant classification, Fuel pump, and Engine and engine cooling.

2018 Toyota Camry sedan
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Complaints

273

Per year

34

Recalls

3

Years on the road

7

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (67 of 273), then Engine (60) and Air bags (48). Those filings include 14 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 12 that report an injury.

Next to 2019 and 2021

The 2019 Camry has 395 complaints, 59 per year, and the 2021 has 156 complaints, 14 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2021.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2020 Toyota Camry. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall air bags, sensor, occupant classification 2023-12-20 · NHTSA campaign 23V865000
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.
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.
Recall Fuel pump 2020-11-04 · NHTSA campaign 20V682000
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.
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.
Recall Engine and engine cooling 2020-02-06 · NHTSA campaign 20V064000
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.
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.

Complaints by component (273 total)

Electrical system
67
Engine
60
Air bags
48
Fuel and propulsion system
36
Powertrain
33
Forward collision avoidance
15
Service brakes
12
Speed control
9
Seat belts
8
Structure
7
Visibility and wipers
7
Lane departure
6
Visibility
6
Steering
5
Engine and engine cooling
4
Back-over prevention
3
Latches, locks, and linkages
3
Tires
3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
Fuel system, gasoline
2
Suspension
2
Equipment
1
Fuel system, other
1
Other or not sure
1
Seats
1
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Crash-flagged

14

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

12

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

12019492020352021162022252023442024672025362026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My car sputters and dies while driving. It looses power when I push the gas to take my turn at a light or intersection. The emergency brake has come on multiple times with no one in front of me. These have all occurred…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-17
  • "The transmission is premature wearing due to excessive heat causing pump to overheat"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-16
  • "2020 Toyota Camry XSE, VIN [XXX], 2.5L 4-cylinder A25A-FKS engine, built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) during the production window covered by NHTSA Recall 20V-064 (Toyota campaign 20TA04), which…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-09
  • "Camera / Radar component - yes Camera / Radar unit is available When it failed, the dash lit up with lots of errors: engine check light, anti-skid failure light (even though the system was turned off), rotating errors…"
    Forward collision avoidance, Lane departure · filed 2026-08-30
  • "The fuel pump has a malfunction. The car started jerking and started to accelerate by itself when I was driving it. Yes the problem reproduced. The vehicle is currently under inspection by the manufacturer. Yes there…"
    Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-28

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2020 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2020 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2020 Toyota CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Camry 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 29 41 34 MPG $1900
Camry 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 22 33 26 MPG $2500
Camry all-wheel drive LE/SE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 25 34 29 MPG $2250
Camry all-wheel drive XLE/XSE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 25 34 28 MPG $2300
Camry hybrid LE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Front-wheel drive 51 53 52 MPG $1250
Camry hybrid XLE/SE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Front-wheel drive 44 47 46 MPG $1400
Camry LE/SE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 28 39 32 MPG $2050
Camry TRD 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 22 31 25 MPG $2600
Camry XLE/XSE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 27 38 31 MPG $2100
Camry XSE 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 22 32 26 MPG $2500

Specs and fitment

8th generation, 2018–2024
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-16 (2.5L and hybrid); 0W-20 (3.5L V6)
Tire size 205/65R16 (L/LE) to 235/40R19 (TRD/XSE)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V-108 covers certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with V6 engines. These vehicles have fuel delivery pipes that may not be properly connected to the fuel hoses in the engine compartment. The improperly connected hoses may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire. Dealers inspect the fuel pipes and correct installation as necessary. Recall 18V-200 covers certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with a 2.5L, four-cylinder engine. The pistons on these vehicles may be larger than specified, possibly causing the engine to stall. Dealers inspect production date codes on the pistons and replace the engine assembly when an affected piston is found. Recall 21V-890 covers certain 2018-2019 Camry vehicles. The vane cap inside the vacuum pump may break, causing the pump to fail, which could result in a sudden loss of braking assist. Dealers repair or replace the vacuum pump as necessary. Recall 24V-128 covers certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets, so these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints." A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash. Dealers replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Toyota Camry reliable?

The 2020 Toyota Camry has 273 complaints with NHTSA after 7 years, or 34 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Camry years here — over the median of the other years, which is 23. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Occupant classification, Fuel pump, and Engine and engine cooling.

What are common problems with a 2020 Toyota Camry?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (67 of 273), then Engine (60) and Air bags (48). Those filings include 14 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 12 that report an injury.

Is the 2020 Toyota Camry more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2019 Camry has 395 complaints, 59 per year, and the 2021 has 156 complaints, 14 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2021.

Has the 2020 Toyota Camry been recalled?

The 2020 Toyota Camry has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Toyota Camry?

Owners have filed 273 complaints about the 2020 Toyota Camry with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2020 Toyota Camry get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 Toyota Camry is 32.9 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2020 Toyota Camry?

8th generation (2018-2024).

Is the 2025 Toyota Camry available with a non-hybrid engine in the US?

In the United States, every 2025 Camry trim uses the hybrid powertrain; gasoline-only and V6 engines are not offered.