2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid has a complaint index of 37, ranking 13th worst out of 20 model years, with a Good verdict. It has 9 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls, mostly tied to airbag sensor parts availability.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 37/100
- #13 of 20 Camry Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 9
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 49
- 47.5 city / 50 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags8 (89%)
- Seat Belts1 (11%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the driver's side front seat belt failing to latch and lock into the buckle, with the passenger side developing the same issue afterward.
- Multiple owners report receiving notice of the airbag recall (campaign 23V865000) but being told replacement parts were not yet available.
- Several owners state the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the airbag recall repair.
- None of the reporting owners had experienced an actual airbag failure at the time of their complaint, only delayed part availability.
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 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2020 Camry Hybrid a complaint index of 37 out of 100 and a Good verdict, ranking 13th worst among 20 model years covered. Complaint volume is low at 9 total.
- What is the top problem area for the 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- Airbags account for 8 of the 9 complaints (89%), mostly related to delayed parts for a recall repair rather than actual airbag failures.
- Does the 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this year: an airbag sensor recall (23V865000) and an engine recall (20V064000) covering the 2.5L engine block. Neither is marked do-not-drive.
- How does the 2020 Camry Hybrid compare to other Camry Hybrid years?
- Its complaint index of 37 is far below Avoid years like 2007 (95), 2009 (89), and 2025 (100), placing 2020 among the better years for this model.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- EPA rates it at 49 mpg combined (47.5 city / 50 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,325.