2020 Toyota Camry Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 284 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

49/100

High Reported Activity — 2020 Toyota Camry

The 2020 Toyota Camry shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

3 recalls on record

284

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Toyota Camry (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

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…

NHTSA #20V682000

🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling

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…

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…

NHTSA #20V064000

🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

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…

NHTSA #23V865000

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Most Common Problems — 2020 Toyota Camry

Based on 284 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

Air Bags

Power Train

Engine

Unknown Or Other

Fuel/propulsion System

Vehicle Speed Control

Service Brakes

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Toyota Camry — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2014, 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Toyota Camry

Is the 2020 Toyota Camry reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Toyota Camry has 3 recall campaigns and 284 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota Camry have?

The 2020 Toyota Camry has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota Camry?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Toyota Camry are: Electrical System, Air Bags, Power Train, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2020 Toyota Camry safe to buy?

The 2020 Toyota Camry has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Toyota Camry should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Camry are: 2022, 2023, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2014, 2018.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.