NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints for the 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Most complaints involve air bags (8) and seat belts (1). The EPA rates it 46–52 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
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.
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.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Camry Hybrid model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 3,490 |
| 2008 | 1,095 |
| 2009 | 1,411 |
| 2010 | 614 |
| 2015 | 275 |
| 2016 | 171 |
| 2017 | 142 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 177 |
“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags). The contact had been in contact with the dealer for over a year and was informed that the parts needed to complete the recall were not yet available. The contact attempted to call the manufacturer, but messages were never returned. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that the driver’s side front seat belt failed to latch and lock into the belt buckle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the seat belt buckle assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The passenger’s side seat buckle also started to fail to latch and lock into the buckle as needed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry Hybrid LE Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 51 | 53 | 52 | $1,250 | 170 |
| Camry Hybrid XLE/SE Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 44 | 47 | 46 | $1,400 | 195 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
2 safety recalls as of Oct 27, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are air bags (8), seat belts (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid at 46–52 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall.