2020 Toyota Camry Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 22%of 275 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the engine of the 2020 Toyota Camry, 22% of the 275 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine coolant smell after driving. Doesnt matter how long I drove, 10 minutes or 6 hours, smell is there. Smell is sronger from driver side. Dealership told me it just does that! That they let sit in the parking lot running for an hour and there was no leak. It only has 10k miles on it. It shouldn't reek of hot coolant at all! It happens ever time I dive the car. Most recent 9/18/2020”
NHTSA complaint #11359920, filed 2020-09, 10,000 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“I purchased my Camry in october. When starting it up in the morning for the past few weeks there was a slight hesitation. I attributed the issue to the cold temperatures and allowed the car to warm up before driving. Yesterday afternoon my car wouldn't start at all. It makes a clicking and rattling noise similar to an old clunker. I was parked in the parking lot of my apartment complex. I called the brown's Toyota dealership where I purchased the vehicle and was told to contact roadside assistance to have the car towed there. …”
NHTSA complaint #11386310, filed 2021-01, 5,000 miles“Engine serial number d243692 large letters underneath number a25a. Safety recall notice number 20ta04. Due to the medical emergency coronavirus in the united states I am requesting a list of serial numbers for the engine blocks 2020 Toyota Camry. The dealer I contacted refuse to tell me if my engine block number is one that is affected by this recall, I called Toyota and they informed me that the dealer could only provide this information to me. I am requesting this information under us freedom of information act. Thank you,”
NHTSA complaint #11319003, filed 2020-03, 4,428 miles“During multiple episodes whether the car is at a stop or in motion there is a delay from when the accelerator is depressed to when the engine responds and revs leading to more power and speed. For example when stopped at a light trying to make a left turn, I press the accelerator down and there is no major change in speed and revs until seconds later when then engine then goes from 1000rpms to 3000rpms. This can be dangerous and almost LED to an accident as there was an oncoming car that almost hit me as I was trying to make the turn. …”
NHTSA complaint #11319053, filed 2020-03, 750 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11012750Dec 9, 2024CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 24TE04 Multiple Model & Model Year Toyota Vehicles Coverage for Flow Shut-off Valve Coolant Leak Frequently Asked Questions
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 | 6 | 10% |
| 2021 | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 | 60 | 22% |
| 2019 | 81 | 20% |
| 2018 | 137 | 18% |
| 2017 | 11 | 7% |
| 2016 | 17 | 9% |
| 2015 | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 | 57 | 13% |
| 2013 | 26 | 9% |
| 2012 | 59 | 10% |
| 2011 | 36 | 6% |
| 2010 | 43 | 7% |
| 2009 | 208 | 16% |
| 2008 | 131 | 14% |
| 2007 | 377 | 13% |
| 2006 | 10 | 3% |
| 2005 | 21 | 3% |
| 2004 | 26 | 4% |
| 2003 | 52 | 7% |
| 2002 | 58 | 6% |
| 2001 | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2020 Toyota Camry
68 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 28, 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