2021 Toyota Camry: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2021 Toyota Camry, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

Moderate caution

A notable history on record — read the details and ask the right questions.

1Safety recalls
152Owner complaints
2Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

1 recall on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

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

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Airbag warnings / non-deployment — 8 owner complaints
Transmission slipping / jerking / failure — 3 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Air Bags
76
Unknown Or Other
21
Service Brakes
16
Power Train
11
Forward Collision Avoidance
10
Electrical System
8

Is 2021 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Toyota Camry years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013
301
2015
268
2016
182
2017
148
2018
726
2019
385
2020
263
2021 ◀ this
152

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Camry have?

The 2021 Toyota Camry has 1 NHTSA safety recall on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2021 Toyota Camry?

NHTSA has 152 owner complaints on file for the 2021 Toyota Camry. The most-reported issues are airbag warnings / non-deployment, transmission slipping / jerking / failure. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.