2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
37/100
#13 most-complained of 20 Camry Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid has 9 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 37 out of 100 — #13 highest of 20 Camry Hybrid model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is airbags (8 complaints, 89% of the total).
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 49
- 47.5 city / 50 hwy
Top 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags8 (89%)
- Seat Belts1 (11%)
2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V865000Dec 20, 2023Airbags999,901 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
- NHTSA 20V064000Feb 6, 2020Engine44,191 vehicles
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.
Risk: A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
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 contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA02.
2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 47.5 MPG
- Highway
- 50 MPG
- Combined
- 49 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,325
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2020 compared with other Camry Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid ranks #13 of 20 among Camry Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 37/100, verdict: Good). It has 9 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- The most reported problem areas are airbags (8 complaints) and seat belts (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 115,000 miles.
- Does the 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid, most recently reported 2023, covering airbags and engine.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- EPA rates the 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid at 49 MPG combined (47.5 city / 50 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,325. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.