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2020 Toyota camry hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Toyota camry hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

2020 Toyota camry hybrid — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2020 Toyota camry hybrid at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints9
Combined49 mpg

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2020 Toyota camry hybrid recalls 2

Engine And Engine Cooling NHTSA Campaign #20V064000 · 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. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.

Fix: 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.…

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification NHTSA Campaign #23V865000 · 20/12/2023

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 deploy…

Fix: 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 co…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2020 Toyota camry hybrid common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

2020 Toyota camry hybrid MPG & running costs

Combined49 mpg
City48 mpg
Highway50 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,275

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2020 Toyota camry hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$6,375
Fuel only$6,375
Per mile$0.09

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2020 Toyota camry hybrid trims & engines on record

Trims
XLE
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl 176 hp

2020 Toyota camry hybrid vehicles on record

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2020 Toyota camry hybrid — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Toyota camry hybrid have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 Toyota camry hybrid. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota camry hybrid?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, seat belts.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Toyota camry hybrid get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2020 Toyota camry hybrid at about 49 mpg combined (48 city / 50 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.