2020 Toyota Camry power train problems
31 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
“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
“Transmission began failing. Whining coming from transmission when accelerating and shifting becoming more rough. Dealership said transmission is failing and needs to be replaced. Mileage is at 89,000 miles. Rough shifter made it dangerous to drive on the highways. Was inspected by warranty…”
filed May 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Camry | 8 | 6% |
| 2024 Camry | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 Camry | 7 | 12% |
| 2022 Camry | 5 | 9% |
| 2021 Camry | 11 | 7% |
| 2019 Camry | 112 | 29% |
| 2018 Camry | 190 | 26% |
| 2017 Camry | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 Camry | 18 | 10% |
| 2015 Camry | 36 | 13% |
| 2014 Camry | 128 | 28% |
| 2013 Camry | 67 | 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.