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2020 Toyota Camry

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Camry.

The 2020 Toyota Camry exists within a documented model history ranging from 1990 to 2025, characterized by 263 total owner complaints and three recalls. Electrical system issues emerge as the top complaint area for this iteration, distinguishing its reliability profile from other years in the lineup. When measured against the nameplate's extremes, such as the 3,613 complaints logged in 2007 or the low of 11 in 2014, the 2020 figures represent a significant deviation from both the highest and lowest recorded instances. This context positions the 2020 model as a moderate entry in the vehicle's reliability history, framing it as a stable point between the nameplate's historical extremes.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified
Tire size205/65R16 95HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter1780177050 alt 17801F0020
Spark plug9091901289 alt 9091901263
Front wiper blades8522206250 alt 8521206250
Serpentine belt90916A2027 alt 90916A2026
Thermostat1632647020 alt 1632631050
Cabin air filter871390E040

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.5 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3296 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Camry of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.6–7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.60 sec — 2020 TRD
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020TRD 3.5L V65.60 sec14.20 sec301 hpFWD
2020TRD 3.5L V65.80 sec14.40 sec301 hpFWD
2020TRD 3.5L V66.50 sec15.00 sec301 hpFWD
2020LE 2.5L I-47.30 sec15.70 sec203 hpFWD
2019XLE V6 3.5L V66.00 sec14.60 sec301 hpFWD
2021Hybrid XSE 2.5L I-4 + Elec7.40 sec15.80 sec208 hpFWD
2021SE 2.5L I-47.50 sec15.80 sec203 hpFWD
2018XSE V6 3.5L V65.80 sec14.40 sec301 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs12.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts111.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs81.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca
Standard BCI Group Number47 Battery is vented to the outside.
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance605 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque79.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .984; Rear: .414
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .006
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 6.850
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .866; Rear: .335
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0059

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°18 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
128.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°28 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
116 point bolts45 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
145.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°45 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miBrake Power Booster Unit (inspect) · Brake Vacuum Pump (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2020 Toyota Camry sits within the eighth generation (2018–present), where federal data shows a clear downward trend in complaints and recalls after the 2018 peak (727 complaints, 8 recalls). By 2020, complaints fell to 263—below the 2019 total of 385—while recalls dropped to 3, matching the generation’s lowest recall count alongside 2015 and 2021. The top complaint areas (Electrical System, Air Bags, Engine, and Power Train) mirror broader generation themes, though no root causes are specified in the data. Crash-related complaints (14) and fire complaints (2) remain low, reinforcing the model’s consistent safety record. This year marks a mid-cycle sweet spot: early bugs appear resolved, and later-year models (2021–2024) show no material improvement in federal metrics. For a used Camry buyer, 2020 emerges as a particularly strong choice.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
252
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
263
Owner complaints
14 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 263 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System39
Air Bags36
Engine21
Power Train20
Unknown Or Other20
Fuel/Propulsion System17
Electrical System,Engine6
Visibility5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V682000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 04/11/2020

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… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were…

20V064000Engine And Engine CoolingReported 06/02/2020

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… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 252 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0097-23 Rev12026-04-14StructureSome 2018 – 2024 model year Camry and 2018 – 2026 model year Camry Hybrid vehicles may…
T-SB-0104-21 Rev22026-02-27EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…
T-SB-0106-22 Rev22026-01-30Electrical SystemOBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
T-SB-0001-262026-01-28Electrical SystemSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 Camry have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.