Complaint volume
260 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.
Complaint records
2020 Toyota Camry Complaints
260 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2020 Toyota Camry, grouped by component category.
260 Total complaints
14 Crash reports
2 Fire reports
12 Injury reports
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof
of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come
from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.
Buyer interpretation
How to use these complaints before buying
Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.
Pattern to inspect
The most common categories are electrical system, air bags, engine. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.
Severity flags
Enriched records include 14 crash reports, 2 fire reports, 12 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.
Mileage clue
Mileage is available on 77 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 23,103 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have you had any problems related to electrical system, air bags, engine?
- Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
- Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
- Can we also check the recall record for this 2020 Toyota Camry?
Used-car checklist
Use these complaints before the test drive.
Build a buyer checklist to turn these issues into questions and inspection points.
2020 Toyota Camry
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How severe are the 2020 Toyota Camry complaints?
14 Crash
2 Fire
12 Injury
0 Fatality
20 Towed
12 Medical attention
What are the most common 2020 Toyota Camry complaint categories?
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 38
AIR BAGS 36
ENGINE 21
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20
POWER TRAIN 18
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 6
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5
SEAT BELTS 5
SERVICE BRAKES 5
260 total complaints on record
Latest complaints
| Date | Component | Summary | Severity | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Tracking #[XXX] Reference to carbon monoxide leak in cabin of the car. 227PPM and greater. No warning signals went off. My personal carbon monoxide detector alarmed me after repairs of engine seal for leak. [XXX] Hunter at Doggett called repairs are done. This car is not safe to drive. Toyota Brand Experience caller Lily called me Thursday March 14 and said someone from the team would call me by Tuesday, March 19. As of March 31 6:45Pm --I have not heard from anyone. Car unsafe to drive Carbon monoxide in cabin, other 2020 recalled for leaks and engine block damage .. No warning, No testing, ---Dangerous to ride with passenger air bag may deploy in a crash Recall No remedy -Vehicle Health Report not available [XXX] " There was an error communicating the remote server. - Techstream Diagnostic Report for [XXX] Dealer Code 42182 not available. Service work prior to purchase of the this car was not and still is not available... [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I had a feeling sick while driving my car. I placed a smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the cabin. The detector went off. I tried different things windows up windows down, recuperate open and close and detector alarmed. I brought my car to Doggett Toyota they found a leak in engine that was running to exhaust. I paid for $117 for estimate and $337 for part. The service department is pressing me to let them use my carbon monoxide detector. I refuse. When I went pick up the car fumes plus soap smell is still in the car. Detector still alarm 229ppm.They only offer to rent a ccar which I cannot drive because of health reasons. Other 2020 are carmys are recalled because oil leak and possibly damage to engine block. I requested my car be examined for the same problems as recall. The service department says I need ask corporate to send there own mechanic and I pay for it. Hours of run around miscommunication. That car is not safe to drive. Dealership doesn't have carbon monoxide detector or means to detect the smoke in the cabin. Service members all over the place, texting on cell phone, walking away while on phone with corporate etc. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle was making an abnormal clicking noise from the engine compartment. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the noise was constant and the clicking sound happened at various speeds. The contact pulled over opened the hood and smelled a strong coolant odor. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V064000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 122,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 122,000 |
| Feb 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Trunk lift support does not work well. When you open the trunk, it flung open so fast and it almost hitthe rear glass. Normally, it should open slowly and stop just before it comes close to rear glass. I am afraid that if try to open the trunk and standing close to trunk, it may hit your face and cause severe injury. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | After not driving for a couple days I was unable to start my Toyota Camry. The battery had drained for the 3rd time since buying this car in 2020. Safety - N/A Dealer confirmed issue. Yes the dealership No warning lamps. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2024 | AIR BAGS,BACK OVER PREVENTION | There is a current recall on my 2020 camry. I was notified by email in December 2023. It is for the passenger side air bag. I do not feel safe driving the car since being made aware of the recall. The Toyota dealership I go to has said there is nothing they can do as there is no remedy for this recall. I also have had multiple issues over the years with the sensors and battery. I bought the car brand new, with 2 miles I rolled off the lot. A few days after purchasing it my battery died. My battery died multiple times within the first few months, sensors did not work, screen display was off, Toyota said they had to reset the computer software. There was an issue draining the battery. Fast forward to November 2023, I had to buy a new battery. Even though I have had issues with the battery since purchasing the brand new car, I had to pay for the battery out of pocket. Toyota said I just barely missed the warranty. Now once again I have issues with the parking sensors not working and the rear camera display not showing. I get the notification RCD unavailable. Even though my camera is clean and was checked at the dealership. I feel as if I have bought a bad car from the start. And now I do not feel safe driving it as well as being completely frustrated with it. What can I do? | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2024 | AIR BAGS | Airbags failed in accident passenger and I were hurt and significantly impacted and then informed about recall after the fact recall number is 23TB15/23TA15 | Crash: Yes Fire: No Injuries: 2 Towed Medical attention | Unknown |
| Jan 2024 | AIR BAGS | My car recently had this message pop up "SRS airbag system malfunction." I did a search for recalls and found that Toyota is doing a recall for my vehicle's year and model (2020-2022 camry). I used this site to punch in my VIN number but there are no recalls on my vehicle. What is the probability that my car has the same exact problem as what the company is recalling for yet not be a part of the recall? Is there anything I can do about this? The message popped up out of the blue. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | ECM, FUEL Filter, fuel pump issues Reduced engine power Lane departure alert system suspended Pre-collision system Secondary collision brake system Vehicle stability control system Check engine - malfunction in electronic control engine, throttle or automatic transmission | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2023 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that upon attempting to open the sunroof, the roof became stuck in place and rolled back halfway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic test showed that the rails connected to the sunroof were defective. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 45,000 |
| Dec 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | Gas tank does not open. There’s a button that you press and sounds like it’s jammed. I went through the trunk to pull the yellow handle (looked online and seen others have this issue also) and it does not work on my car. I have to have someone press the button while I use my keys to go on the side to push it open. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle has a parasitic electrical drain that has lead to my wife being stranded twice. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes peddle drops to low. brakes are spongy. similar to recall NHTSA campaign number: 21V890 | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | AIR BAGS | A car turned in front of my daughter and her boyfriend. They were going 40 MPH and there is severe damage to the front of the vehicle. The car will be totaled. Not one air bag deployed. All first responders were very surprised and cautious that even them exiting the damaged vehicle could set them off. They were told "not to move" until they could investigate a safe way for them to leave the car. | Crash: Yes Fire: No Injuries: 2 Towed Medical attention | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I purchased my Toyota Camry 2020 in 2021. I am at 56k miles and my car hasn’t started up without a jump for three weeks now. Car battery and alternator checked in excellent condition but somehow battery always drained. Found out that there was a bulletin back in 2020 on this issue that I was never made aware of so now I’m past 36 and Toyota states I have to pay for the update needed to keep my car running which is ridiculous because had I received this update upon purchase in 2021 this wouldnt have happened. This car is brand new and for them to say I have to pay for this Issue they have neglected to take care of is unfair. There should be a class action suit against Toyota for this. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the front end of the vehicle made abnormal exploding sounds and there was smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the battery had exploded, and the battery was replaced. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Pre-collision Warning Malfunction” was intermittently displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving on another occasion, the message "Maintenance Required" and messages indicating the Pre-collision, Anti-Lock and ABS malfunction, and to contact the nearest dealer were displayed. The contact also stated that an alarm persistently sounded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the failure was due to rodents damaging electrical wires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a second opinion, and the mechanic determined that the failure was caused by the acidic residues that remained in the hood after the battery explosion. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be repaired. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 74,480. | Crash: No Fire: No Towed | 74,480 |
| Aug 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car has a fuel pump or fuel system and Central Florida Toyota has not fixed it even after taking it 2 times to the dealership. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2023 | ENGINE | 2020 Camry has 34000 miles and the engine maintenance required comes on. The dealer says it is the coolant bypass valve. They will replace it but after looking online there are many reports of this happening to toyotas with low mileage. Coolant can corrode the electric components. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2023 | ENGINE | Engine: Fault Code P268115 - Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Control Circuit/Open: Circuit Short To Battery or Open. This is a huge ongoing problem with Toyota vehicles. You can do a simple search and find 100s of people with the same issue. This must be addressed and a recall issued for repair. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Incident: Just driving along when all of a sudden, the car engine turned off and check engine light came on along with warnings about brake system failures, fuels system failures and message to contact your dealer. Any attempts to restart the car failed. The vehicle was a 2020 toyota camry xse with 75000 miles. The vehicle was inoperable. CAUSE: There is a small air intake resonator box that connects to the air flow between the air filter compartment and the throttle. This resonator is made of plastic and the part that connects to the airflow main tube, had cracked and broken off and the broken piece got stuck in the throttle causing the vehicle to become disabled. This part is never touched when performing air filter maintenance and it was determined that over time, it just cracked and eventually broke off. This is a defect in the design and if this had happened at highway speeds could have had serious consequences. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jul 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, unknown warning lights started flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle started losing motive power and became difficult to control and pulled to the center lane unintendedly. The contact stated that moments later the failures ceased, and the vehicle started to operate as intended. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Recently the failure reoccurred, and the dealer determined that the failure was caused by a faulty battery. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 32,000. | Crash: No Fire: No Towed | 32,000 |
| Jul 2023 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving the car without any issue or problem. All of a sudden the sunroof glass shuttered. It sounded like a blast. When I stopped the car, the sunroof was broken to small pieces. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | sunroof and its now at the shop for repair. My safety was put at risk if because it sound as a gunshot and could have cause me to swerve into another line. If the sunroof had been open the glass could of cut me. unknown if the problem has been reproduced or confirmed. it has been inspected by the shop that's doing the repair. No warnings at all. I was traveling down the road and heard something that sounded like a gun shot. It then sounded like a window was open. Once I got home I inspected my car and pulled back the shade and realize the sunroof was shattered in pieces. If I had my sunroof open the glass could of fell in on me. I called my insurance company and they didn't inspected but ordered parts to fix it. They originally told me it would be a 0 dollar deductible. Now the car is in the shop to be repaired, I'm told they found other things and I would have to pay a $500 deductible now. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2023 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My dash constantly makes this buzzing sound coming around the center of the dash. It is highly distracting and has almost caused me multiple incidents trying to stop the noise and find out where exactly it’s coming from. Yes it’s been reproduced by others. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was hesitating while accelerating. The contact stated that the transmission was skipping gear with the gear selector erroneously indicating that the transmission was in neutral while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission wiring harness was faulty. The wiring harness was replaced but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,780. The consumer stated she no longer has possession of the vehicle. | Crash: No Fire: No | 15,780 |