The Lemon Index2020 Toyota Camry.
The 2020 Toyota Camry is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 127 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 46, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 25 to 52 mpg combined. The best Toyota Camry year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 284 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Camry year. 2020 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 2K to 38K miles on the car (79 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 1K–23K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 1K–21K miles
Recalls 3
- airbags 2023
A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
- fuel system, gasoline 2020
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- engine 2020
Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 253 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life
- Currently under investigation
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota CAMRY 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Toyota CAMRY 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Toyota CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1250–2550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Car battery won't hold a charge keeps going dead. Dealer claim they can't find nothing wrong. Car sit parked, like something is drawn power while car is off.
2020 Toyota Camry owner · NHTSA complaint 11406046
More owner reports
Smell of coolant and engine jerks and brakes go down far on brand new car
NHTSA complaint 11378473
Battery keeps draining with no warning. Has left me stranded multiple times. I have had the battery checked & it is fine. Nothing was left on in the vehicle.
NHTSA complaint 11437350
Quick answers
Is the 2020 Toyota Camry reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 46; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Toyota Camry year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2020 Toyota Camry problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (33%), engine (27%) and fuel or ev drive system (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota Camry have?
3 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Toyota Camry get?
25 to 52 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2020 Toyota Camry safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2020 Toyota Camry problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,000 and 38,000 miles. The middle report was at 8,000 miles, from 79 complaints.
Does the 2020 Toyota Camry have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 5% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2020 Toyota Camry cost in fuel a year?
About $1250 to $2550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2020 Toyota Camry have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Toyota Camry year is better than the 2020?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2017 and 2016.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works