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What 263 owners told NHTSA about the 2020 Toyota Camry

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (263)Crash / fire / injury (17)Electrical system (62)Engine (57)Airbags (48)Fuel system (35)Transmission & drivetrain (30)Driver assistance (14)Brakes (12)Visibility & wipers (12)Speed control (9)Seat belts (8)

1 of 263 complaints match · Speed control · crash/fire/injury only · clear filters

Jan 12, 2026Speed controlCrash

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while parked in the CVS drive-thru, the contact shifted the gear shift into reverse when the vehicle unintendedly accelerated in reverse, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle was shifted into drive; however, the vehicle accelerated independently again, causing the contact to crash into the rear of the vehicle in front. No warning lights illuminated, but the contact was uncertain as the events occurred fast. No injuries were sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the diagnosis was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

NHTSA ODI 11710342

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2020 Toyota Camry verdict →