NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
A short circuit in the front passenger air bag sensor may prevent the air bag from deploying in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor at no cost to you.
This page covers 3 recalls, 267 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Toyota Camry.
26–34 mpg combined
6.9–9 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2020 Toyota Camry, the heaviest complaint volume clusters around airbags and the electrical system. On the airbag side, owners most commonly report the passenger seat occupant sensor malfunctioning, the airbag warning light illuminates and the system registers the passenger seat as unoccupied even when someone is sitting there, which disables the front passenger airbag. Electrical complaints are spread across multiple symptoms: key fob failures where door locks stop responding, infotainment and touchscreen dropouts, and 12-volt accessory outlets going dead. Engine complaints, the third-largest category, frequently involve coolant-related issues, owners describe leaks, erratic temperature readings, and check engine lights tied to coolant bypass valve fault codes, particularly on the 2.5-liter four-cylinder.
267
Total Complaints
14
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
12
With Injuries
By System
The 2020 Toyota Camry has 3 recalls, the most serious involving two separate defects that can cause the engine to stall while driving: a coolant leak from cracked engine castings and a failing fuel pump, both of which raise the risk of a crash.
On the 2.5L four-cylinder engine, porous castings can develop cracks that allow coolant to leak internally or externally, causing the engine to overheat and cut out without warning. A separate issue affects the fuel pump, which can fail and cut fuel delivery to the engine, again causing a sudden stall. Note that the coolant leak recall applies only to vehicles with the 2.5L four-cylinder engine, while the fuel pump recall covers a broader range of engine configurations. There is also a safety equipment concern: the passenger seat sensor, which determines whether the front passenger seat is occupied by an adult or a child, can malfunction and cause the front passenger airbag to stay off during a crash when it should deploy, leaving that occupant without airbag protection.
At a glance
What can fail
A short circuit in the front passenger air bag sensor may prevent the air bag from deploying in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved version at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Tiny holes in engine castings may cause cracks that allow coolant to leak inside or outside the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the entire engine block, including the engine, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.