repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
2020 Toyota CamryProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 276 owner complaints about the 2020 Toyota Camry, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-865 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Throwawayacc222, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Toyota Camry has problems
276 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
68Electrical system
60Engine1 crash/fire/injury
49Air bags9 crash/fire/injury
37Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
33Power train1 crash/fire/injury
15Forward collision avoidance
12Service brakes
9Vehicle speed control
8Seat belts
5416 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 68 | 0 |
| Engine | 60 | 1 |
| Air bags | 49 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 37 | 1 |
| Power train | 33 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 15 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 8 | 2 |
| 16 other systems | 54 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2020 Toyota Camry recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
5kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 28 electrical system complaints. 96% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 28% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
23under 30k miles27under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Camry year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Camry median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Toyota Camry safety ratings
2020 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Camry owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The "airbag malfunction" light keeps coming on and off warning that there's something wrong with the airbags or the system itself. It's actually for something they have recalls for but my VIN number doesn't show up for the recall. It says "SRS airbag system malfunction".
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 multiple times since mid 2021
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 were multiple warning lights including the check engine light.
Own a 2020 Camry?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.