2020 Toyota Camry electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 17, 2026TNElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   My car sputters and dies while driving. It looses power when I push the gas to take my turn at a light or intersection. The emergency brake has come on multiple times with no one in front of me. These have all occurred multiple times since mid 2021

   NHTSA complaint #11765004 · source
2. Filed Aug 28, 2026TXElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The fuel pump has a malfunction. The car started jerking and started to accelerate by itself when I was driving it. Yes the problem reproduced. The vehicle is currently under inspection by the manufacturer. Yes there were multiple warning lights including the check engine light.

   NHTSA complaint #11760393 · source
3. Filed Aug 11, 2026PAElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   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 ground networks. As a direct result of this progressive component failure, the vehicle is actively dropping into 'Limp Mode' and experiencing severe transmission shifting failures…

   NHTSA complaint #11756265 · source
4. Filed Aug 1, 2026TNDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   First time it was the middle of the night I was leaving a party and the car cut off in the middle of the street in the intersection. I had to wait for hours for the car to start back up … a couple weeks later the car cut off 2 on the highway going 70/80 and I told the man at the car lot about it the first time it happen which wasn’t even a week of me having the car he said he didn’t care and what did I want him to do about it … even tho he sold me a dangerous car . The car…

   NHTSA complaint #11754116 · source
5. Filed Jul 30, 2026GAElectrical SystemOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   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 these models and issues.

   NHTSA complaint #11753736 · source
6. Filed Jun 29, 2026352,000 miCAElectrical System

   Odometer Fraud: The contact purchased a 2020 Toyota Camry. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale from Facebook Marketplace. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 63,129. After reviewing the Carfax report the following day, the contact became aware that the mileage was 352,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11747189 · source
7. Filed Feb 9, 2026TXBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   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 highway could have been very dangerous or worse. The car was inoperable and required a tow truck. Luckily we were not on a very busy road during the incident. The problem has been…

   NHTSA complaint #11716750 · source
8. Filed Jan 9, 2026ALDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemEngine

   It’s reading the LDA warning lights, secondary collision break malfunction, pre collision break malfunction, check engine light. Car is misfiring and could possibly cut off in mid traffic. Dealer said that the Motor has a cracked head gasket. There were no problems prior to these issues.

   NHTSA complaint #11710039 · source
9. Filed Dec 9, 2025ARElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My 2020 Camry has been nothing but a problem and Toyota is noncompliant with helping me. The service recall for the fuel pump was fixed at Vaughn Toyota in Bastrop La .. a week later I still had the same issues. They refused to put another fuel pump on my car even thought the fuel pump had a one year warranty. I then took it to Landers in Little Rock and since I had “codes” I had to pay $180 diagnostic fee. Fast forward to now, still have the same crappy fuel pump. I took it…

   NHTSA complaint #11703888 · source
10. Filed Dec 5, 2025FLElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    My 2020 Toyota Camry SE suffered a sudden and premature transmission failure at only 114,000 miles. I am a college student and I cannot afford a major repair like this on top of my monthly car payment. The car began showing hesitation and sluggish acceleration on cold starts for a few months, but then suddenly went into limp mode with the Check Engine and Traction Control lights on. The screen displayed a warning saying ‘Malfunction in the electronic control of the…

    NHTSA complaint #11703172 · source
11. Filed Oct 24, 202518,000 miMAElectrical SystemEngine

    The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine oil was changed, and the oil warning light was reset. The mechanic informed the contact that the wiring harness had been damaged due to rodent activity and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact reported an issue…

    NHTSA complaint #11695492 · source
12. Filed Jul 23, 2025INElectrical System

    On multiple occasions the doors have Locked or Unlocked automatically while driving. This puts my children at risk not knowing if doors will stay locked while driving. The problem has not been looked at a dealer. I doubt they could reproduce it being so random and infrequent. There were not any warning lamps or messages.

    NHTSA complaint #11675646 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology