2020 Toyota Camry Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 68about this part
- Share
- 25%of 275 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,900miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 68 complaints about the electrical system of the 2020 Toyota Camry, 25% of the 275 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,900 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Went to get in my car to leave and it had no power. Called Toyota care to get a jump they came out and gave me a jump and it started right up. Drove it around a bit and parked it. Went out to start it again 4 hours later and the battery was completely dead again.”
NHTSA complaint #11354754, filed 2020-09, 2,347 miles“1. Car does not always accelerate when trying take off. Major delay in acceleration. Because of this I have been almost hit by oncoming traffic when crossing the highway several times. I have taken car into dealership and was told that I have to wait for an update in car computer system. 2. The car stereo system randomly shuts off. The stereo also randomly loses sound. I have taken car in for this also. I was told to wait for an update.”
NHTSA complaint #11349343, filed 2020-08, 125 miles“Purchased my 2020 Toyota Camry in october 2020. In november 23, 2020, I left my car in the driveway. On november 25, 2020, I attempted to turn on my car, but only received the flickering of lights inside the car. The car would never start. Upon getting out of the car, the car beeped 6 times. When I went back to check the car for any changes, nothing would come on at all. Will be calling dealership and road ship assistance after thanksgiving.”
NHTSA complaint #11376390, filed 2020-11, 3,262 miles“I bought this car 10/03/2020 with 76 miles on the odometer it was manufacturered 05/20/2020 today is 11/20/2020 went out to start my car it started clicking and won't start has lights flickering randomly had it towed to Toyota it has 1,700 miles on it . Had drove the car the day before and it seemed fine. The gas mileage for the first 2 tanks was 48 mpg the last tank was 41 mpg. The cars battery drained over night about 12 hours and no lights were left on or doors open.”
NHTSA complaint #11375675, filed 2020-11, 1,715 miles“Rodents appear to be attracted to the engine compartment where they are eating critical wiring. The wiring is associated with the fuel injection system. I had the vehicle repaired with the dealership, costing me $600. After returning the vehicle from these repairs at the dealership, I parked the vehicle at home and again rodents entered the engine compartment and chewed up additional wiring the very next day. The new repairs cost me and additional $600. The home is located in a rural area under a carport. …”
NHTSA complaint #11318683, filed 2020-03, 1,900 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 9 | 14% |
| 2022 | 9 | 14% |
| 2021 | 8 | 5% |
| 2020 | 68 | 25% |
| 2019 | 27 | 7% |
| 2018 | 68 | 9% |
| 2017 | 23 | 16% |
| 2016 | 21 | 11% |
| 2015 | 31 | 11% |
| 2014 | 55 | 12% |
| 2013 | 29 | 11% |
| 2012 | 62 | 11% |
| 2011 | 32 | 5% |
| 2010 | 25 | 4% |
| 2009 | 82 | 6% |
| 2008 | 48 | 5% |
| 2007 | 231 | 8% |
| 2006 | 21 | 7% |
| 2005 | 33 | 5% |
| 2004 | 37 | 6% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 36 | 4% |
| 2001 | 20 | 7% |
| 2000 | 31 | 7% |
| 1999 | 41 | 8% |
| 1998 | 33 | 6% |
| 1997 | 40 | 7% |
| 1996 | 26 | 6% |
| 1995 | 18 | 6% |
| 1994 | 23 | 8% |
| 1993 | 20 | 8% |
| 1992 | 26 | 5% |
| 1991 | 23 | 15% |
| 1990 | 9 | 7% |
| 1989 | 11 | 10% |
| 1988 | 13 | 20% |
| 1987 | 6 | 10% |
| 1985 | 3 | 23% |
| 1983 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2020 Toyota Camry
60 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsOther or unknown
47 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsForward collision avoidance
15 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsLane departure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology