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2020 Toyota Camry Reliability ReportCommon Problems, Repair Costs & Expert Verdict

88/ 100
LOW RISK

Grade: A-

Expert Verdict

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE

One of the safest used car purchases you can make — the 2020 Camry delivers boring reliability in the best possible way.

Full system breakdown + what I would do

Should You Buy the 2020 Toyota Camry?

The 2020 Toyota Camry is one of the most reliable midsize sedans on the market. It benefits from Toyota's proven TNGA platform, excellent powertrain durability, and low cost of ownership. Minor electrical quirks and early brake wear are the only notable downsides.

Best Model Years

2020-2022

Years to Avoid

2018

Biggest Strengths

  • Bulletproof powertrain — both the 2.5L and V6 are proven beyond 200k miles
  • Industry-leading resale value holds 60%+ after 5 years
  • Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 standard on all trims

Top Risk Areas

The systems that break first on the 2020 Toyota Camry. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.

1
Brake Systemmoderate
2
Infotainment Electronicsminor
3
12V Batterymoderate
Typical mileage, cost ranges, and the exact what-to-check list are in the full report.

NHTSA Recalls

3 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.

What breaks on the 2020 Toyota Camry?

Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.

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