Used car safety, rank #80 of 181
Toyota Camry hybrid Safety Rating (2018-20)
Real IIHS driver death rates for the 2018-20 Toyota Camry hybrid, a midsize car, compared with its class and with the current model.
The 2018-20 Toyota Camry hybrid has an IIHS driver death rate of 19 per million registered vehicle years against a midsize cars average of 58.1, which is 67% below the class average. That places it #80 of 181 used vehicles with a safety score of 58.5/100.
What the Toyota Camry hybrid death rate means
At 19 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, the Toyota Camry hybrid beats the midsize cars average of 58.1 by 67%. The 95% confidence interval is 0 to 38, so even the pessimistic end of the range is no worse than the class average.
The other-driver death rate of 66 measures the opposite risk: how many drivers of other vehicles died in crashes with a Toyota Camry hybrid. It is higher than the Toyota Camry hybrid's own driver death rate, the usual pattern for this class. Remember that death rates describe vehicles and their drivers together: IIHS adjusts for driver age and gender, but not for where or how carefully people drive. Our score weights this model's own rate at 70% and its class at 30%; see how we rank used cars.
Compared with similar used cars
The safest midsize cars in the IIHS study, by our score, with the Toyota Camry hybrid highlighted. It ranks 1 of the 9 shown.
| Vehicle | Years | Death rate | Score | Reliability | Used price |
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| Toyota Camry hybrid (this page) | 2018-20 | 19 (0 to 38) | 58.5 | n/a | n/a |
| Ford Fusion hybrid | 2019-20 | 25 (0 to 56) | 50.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Honda Accord hybrid | 2018-20 | 45 (1 to 90) | 30.9 | n/a | n/a |
| Honda Accord | 2018-20 | 46 (34 to 57) | 29.8 | n/a | n/a |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2019-20 | 47 (24 to 69) | 29.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Toyota Camry | 2018-20 | 48 (38 to 59) | 28.6 | n/a | n/a |
| Ford Fusion | 2019-20 | 67 (30 to 104) | 16.2 | n/a | n/a |
| Kia Optima | 2019-20 | 80 (45 to 115) | 14.6 | n/a | n/a |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2017-20 | 91 (73 to 108) | 13.0 | n/a | n/a |
Class average for midsize cars: 58.1 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years.
International crash test results
Euro NCAP (2019)
ANCAP (2018)
International test results are for the same-generation model sold in those markets. Body structures are typically identical across regions. Euro NCAP vs IIHS explained.
Safety recalls for the Toyota Camry hybrid
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must repair free of charge, however old the car and whoever owns it now. On a used car this matters more than on a new one: the work is only done if a previous owner took it in.
3 recall campaigns on the 2020 model year, covering air bags, fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling.
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Air bags: sensor, occupant classification
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.
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Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021.
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Engine and engine cooling
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.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-04. A campaign covers a range of build dates, not every car of the model year, and IIHS reports this nameplate across several years while these results are for 2020. Confirm against the VIN. Recalls do not affect the death rate on this page.
Toyota Camry hybrid: Common Questions
Is the Toyota Camry hybrid a safe car?
Yes, by the measure that matters most. IIHS recorded a driver death rate of 19 per million registered vehicle years for the 2018-20 Toyota Camry hybrid, 67% below the class average (58.1 for midsize cars). That earns a used-car safety score of 58.5 out of 100 and rank #80 of 181 used vehicles.
What is the Toyota Camry hybrid driver death rate?
19 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, with a 95% confidence interval of 0 to 38. Drivers of other vehicles that collided with a Toyota Camry hybrid died at a rate of 66 per million. Source: IIHS driver death rates by make and model, covering 2018-20 models.
How does the Toyota Camry hybrid compare with other midsize cars?
The midsize cars class averages 58.1 driver deaths per million; the Toyota Camry hybrid sits at 19. Among the 9 midsize cars compared above it ranks 1 by safety score.