2020 Toyota Camry Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 263 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Toyota Camry overview page.
What owners report
“Did not happen to this vehicle, but others the same year. I am a tech who has seen multiple failures of the crankshaft position plate…”NHTSA complaint 11507948 — filed 02/18/2023
“Acceleration felt weird when is performed from full stop or moderate speed to a âchaseâ speed (high revolutions), it doesnât respond according to the action…”NHTSA complaint 11479401 — filed 08/15/2022
“Fuel pump failure 1st. Car immediately stopped while driving on main road almost causing collision, engine light appeared only. Car had been inspected by local…”NHTSA complaint 11476806 — filed 07/31/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Toyota Camry have engine problems?
Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Toyota Camry: 57 of 263 complaints on file (21.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2020 Toyota Camry have in total?
263 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 22 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
