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2020 Toyota Camry Complaints

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

263

Total

14

Crashes

2

Fires

22

Injuries

0

Deaths

Most Reported Components

ENGINE
79
AIR BAGS
48
ELECTRICAL
42
OTHER
31
FUEL SYSTEM
22

Recent Complaints

ODI #11747189

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — Filed 06/26/2026

Odometer Fraud: The contact purchased a 2020 Toyota Camry. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale from Facebook Marketplace. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 63,129. After reviewing the Carfax report the following day, the contact became aware that the mileage was 352,000.

ODI #11746558

POWER TRAIN — Filed 06/12/2026

Transmission is making a whining sound when accelerating. The car only has 99,000 miles on it.

ODI #11745192

POWER TRAIN — Filed 06/06/2026

Torque convertor issues when driving 30-50 mph

ODI #11740255

POWER TRAIN — Filed 05/25/2026

Transmission began failing. Whining coming from transmission when accelerating and shifting becoming more rough. Dealership said transmission is failing and needs to be replaced. Mileage is at 89,000 miles. Rough shifter made it dangerous to drive on the highways. Was inspected by warranty adjuster. No warning lamps or lights ever appeared.

ODI #11739363

POWER TRAIN — Filed 05/16/2026

This 2020 Camry's transmission will be fine and then when you let off the throttle it will begin to slow as it should. However, when you reapply the throttle the transmission slams very forefully into gear and jolts the car forward violently. Idl'd heard about this on numsrous Camry's before, but until I owned one I had no idea how bad this is... it is not safe. Toyota needs to correct this problem for all their vehicles.

ODI #11737879

POWER TRAIN — Filed 05/13/2026

The check engine light illuminated on my 2020 Toyota Camry XSE 2.5L with approximately 132,798 miles. An OBD2 scan revealed fault code P26AE — Engine Coolant Bypass Valve 'B' Control Circuit High. This is a known widespread defect affecting 2018-2022 Toyota Camry, RAV4, and Corolla vehicles equipped with the 2.5L Dynamic Force engine. The plastic valve casing is prone to cracking, allowing coolant to seep into the electrical connector and corrode the pins, triggering the fault. Toyota has acknowledged this issue through a Customer Support Program offering free replacement on qualifying vehicles, however many owners are still being quoted $900-$1,300 at dealerships. The faulty valve affects the engine coolant flow control system and transmission cooling circuit. Warning light appeared suddenly after a routine fuel fill. Vehicle has not yet been inspected by dealer. Component is available for inspection upon request."

ODI #11736514

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES — Filed 05/03/2026

My 12 Volt plug does not work. My infatainment system stopped workin

ODI #11732221

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE — Filed 04/19/2026

Coolant leak pink fluid under the car and thermostat going crazy.

ODI #11728272

AIR BAGS — Filed 02/01/2024

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

ODI #11725221

ENGINE — Filed 03/16/2026

coolant bypass valve

About This Data

Complaints are filed by vehicle owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). They represent individual consumer experiences and do not necessarily indicate a widespread defect.

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