2020 Toyota Camry service brakes problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2020 Toyota Camry — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving the car just shut-off in the middle of the road. If you tried to restart the car it would turn on rev the engine and shut off. The dash display displayed a message " precollision system malfunction" and "secondary brake collision malfunction". Safety wise if this had happened on the…”
filed Feb 9, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, with the engine, Forward Collision Avoidance, and brake malfunction warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ECM…”
filed Oct 14, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Camry | 10 | 7% |
| 2024 Camry | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Camry | 6 | 10% |
| 2022 Camry | 7 | 12% |
| 2021 Camry | 13 | 8% |
| 2019 Camry | 34 | 9% |
| 2018 Camry | 128 | 18% |
| 2017 Camry | 21 | 14% |
| 2016 Camry | 18 | 10% |
| 2015 Camry | 37 | 14% |
| 2014 Camry | 36 | 8% |
| 2013 Camry | 20 | 7% |
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.