KnownCarProblems2021 Toyota Camry Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 157 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota Camry, most often about the air bags (50% of complaints, typically around 52,500 miles). It is 21st of 25 Camry model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2021 Toyota Camry problems
Air bags
78 complaints · 50%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the SRS air bag system malfunction warning light illuminated, with an audible chime. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags); however…
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bags warning light illuminated and was making a dinging sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that the parts to repair the vehicle were not available. The contact…
Other or unspecified
21 complaints · 13%Brakes
16 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: brake fluid low warning.
The contact's wife leased a 2021 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while his wife was pulling into a parking space, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. He stated that his wife continued to depress the brake pedal but it would not respond, causing the vehicle to crash into trees. The air bags…
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH into a parking space with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle lunged forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
Driver assistance
15 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, assist, warning, warnings.
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the camera and side view mirror for the blind spot monitor alert message were displayed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet…
Transmission
12 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while attempting to park her vehicle in her apartment complex parking lot, her vehicle continued to lurch forward without warning despite multiple attempts to stop. Due to the failure, the contact hit a gate as the vehicle continued to independently…
Electrical
8 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while attempting to park her vehicle in her apartment complex parking lot, her vehicle continued to lurch forward without warning despite multiple attempts to stop. Due to the failure, the contact hit a gate as the vehicle continued to independently…
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. While the contactâs wife was inside the parked vehicle and attempting to open the sunroof, there was an abnormal sound coming from the sunroof while attempting to close it. The motor to open the sunroof was covered and made a sound; however, the sunroof failed to close. No…
Engine
7 complaints · 5%The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that after starting the engine, the warning message "engine maintenance required" was displayed. The local dealer was contacted and informed that there were no recalls or extended warranties related to the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined…
Visibility and wipers
6 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: windshield, sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the driverâs side sideview mirror assembly had melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 15,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. While the contactâs wife was inside the parked vehicle and attempting to open the sunroof, there was an abnormal sound coming from the sunroof while attempting to close it. The motor to open the sunroof was covered and made a sound; however, the sunroof failed to close. No…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Toyota Camry recalls
Air bags: occupant classification
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
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 contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23tb15/23ta15 lexus 23lb03/23la03.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2021 Toyota Camry
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Camry?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (78 complaints, typically around 52,500 miles); other or unspecified (21 complaints); brakes (16 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Camry have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 20, 2023 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Toyota Camry?
- It is 21st of 25 Camry model years by number of complaints, with 157 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.