2020 Toyota Camry power train problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2020 Toyota Camry — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle contains a known manufacturing defect where the engine coolant bypass valve cracks internally, leaking pressurized fluid directly into the main electrical connector (covered under Toyota CSP 24TE04). This fluid intrusion has caused active electrical short-circuits to the battery and…”
filed Aug 11, 2026
“Went in to get a service done for my vehicle and all the highlighted areas were the problem. They stated models from 2019-2022 The Camrys all have had transmission issues. I still have my car and it’s working, but I don’t want to pay for a new transmission when Toyal manufacturing has been aware of…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 Camry | 7 | 11% |
| 2022 Camry | 6 | 10% |
| 2021 Camry | 11 | 7% |
| 2019 Camry | 112 | 28% |
| 2018 Camry | 194 | 26% |
| 2017 Camry | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 Camry | 18 | 10% |
| 2015 Camry | 36 | 13% |
| 2014 Camry | 128 | 28% |
| 2013 Camry | 67 | 24% |
| 2012 Camry | 142 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Toyota Camry
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.