2020 Toyota Camry
Common Problems
Ranked from 101 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
13 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Battery Drain or Failure
34complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe battery frequently discharges or fails to start the car, leading to dead batteries multiple times within weeks.
$150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine Stall Due to Fuel Pump Failure
23complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe engine stalls due to a fuel pump failure, which can cause the car to stall while driving.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V682000
- 3
Engine Performance Issues
21complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine experiences stalling, hesitation, and random trouble igniting, especially during cold starts.
Related recall: 20V064000
- 4
Air Bag Defects
13complaintsHigh severityElectricalDefective air bags and related systems, including issues with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) and recall failures, pose a safety risk.
- 5
Sunroof Malfunction
11complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof malfunctions, causing it to fail to close properly or explode while driving.
- 6
Electrical Parasitic Drain
9complaintsHigh severityElectricalThere is an electrical parasitic drain causing the battery to die without cause.
$150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine Maintenance Required Warning
9complaintsMedium severityEngineThe 'Engine Maintenance Required' warning appears frequently, often due to the coolant bypass valve.
Related recall: 20V064000
- 8
Transmission Failure
7complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission frequently fails, leading to harsh shifting, delayed acceleration, and loss of power, posing a significant safety risk.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
6complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle, especially under load, leading to potential loss of control.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V064000
- 10
Coolant Bypass Valve Failure
5complaintsHigh severityEngineThe coolant bypass valve fails, leading to engine overheating or electrical issues.
Related recall: 20V064000
- 11
Engine Overheating
5complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine overheats, leading to potential damage or failure of electrical components.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V064000
- 12
Engine Stalling and Misfires
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires and stalls, leading to loss of power and potential accidents.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V064000
- 13
Transmission Jerking and Hesitation
3complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences jerking and hesitation during acceleration, leading to difficulty in merging and avoiding accidents.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.