2021 TOYOTA CAMRY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
175
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 TOYOTA CAMRY
The 2021 TOYOTA CAMRY has received a total of 175 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (72 complaints), Unknown Or Other (19 complaints), and Service Brakes (11 complaints).
Recalls for the 2021 TOYOTA CAMRY
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2021 TOYOTA CAMRY, potentially affecting up to 1,999,802 vehicles.
Recall 23V865000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 999,901 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 23V865000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 999,901 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 TOYOTA CAMRY
175 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 TOYOTA CAMRY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
2021 Toyota Camry Transmission failure. On November 28th, 2025, my car started doing a hard shudder. I pulled over, then turned my car off. When I started my car back up, it would only drive in reverse but not forward. I had my car towed to a Toyota dealership and explained to the man at the front desk what happened. The guy went to talk to the mechanic then came back and told me that the mechanic said that there is no need to do a diagnostic test and that I just need to get another transmission. Toyota never bothered to look at my car but gave me a quote for almost $8,000, then preceeded to tell me that they may not even be able to get the transmission at all. Now, I have a car that I'm still paying for and can't drive.
2021 Camry, original owner. Maintained through lot through Toyota Care, whining noise began at 67k miles, after 3-4 years of ownership.(with in timeframe, but outside of 60k warranty) Toyota Vacaville quoted 12k for total transmission replacement.
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer twic,e and the recall repair was not performed. The contact stated that the dealer had brushed him off. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 205,000.
My 2021 Toyota Camry Se at 79,000 miles threw a PO705 code, neutral safety switch. I replaced it with a new part and it worked for about 10 minutes and then proceeded to throw code again and slip in the transmission
Safety Rating for the 2021 TOYOTA CAMRY
The 2021 TOYOTA CAMRY received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 TOYOTA CAMRY
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 TOYOTA CAMRY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
T-SB-0112-24 — ENGINE
Some 2018 – 2021 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, or M20A-FKS engine may exhibit a condition in which an “Engine Maintenance Required” message is displayed in the Multi-Information Display (MID). Additionally, the vehicle will exhibit DTC(s) P268111 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Circuit Short to Ground) and/or...
T-TT-0764-24 — ENGINE
Customers may experience a MIL ON, or an intermittent MIL ON condition, accompanied by DTC P140018, Exhaust Gas Recirculation "A" Control Circuit 2 Circuit Current Below Threshold
T-TT-0672-21 Rev — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TT: Some 2021-2022 TMMK built vehicles with A25A-FKS/FXS engines may exhibit an oil leak from the No.2 Oil Pan. This issue is currently under investigation
T-TT-0672-21 Rev — EQUIPMENT
TT: Some 2021-2022 TMMK built vehicles with A25A-FKS/FXS engines may exhibit an oil leak from the No.2 Oil Pan. This issue is currently under investigation
TSB004321Rev2 — EQUIPMENT
TSB: Some 2020 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1021) or Premium Audio (version 1021) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Barge in function defaulted to OFF. ?Limited phone book grammar. ?Difficult Hand Free operation. ?Abnormal Electronic Owner?s Manual operation. ?Music does not...
TSB011620Rev2 — STRUCTURE
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles may exhibit the weatherstrip on the panoramic roof center glass peeling on the edges of the glass. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition
TTT067221 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TT: Some 2021-2022 TMMK built vehicles with A25A-FKS/FXS engines may exhibit an oil leak from the No.2 Oil Pan. This issue is currently under investigation.
T-SB-0008-21 — POWER TRAIN
TSB: Some 2021 model year Avalon, Highlander, and Camry vehicles equipped with UA80E or UA80F transmissions may exhibit a whine or grind noise from the transmission. This condition may be caused by an issue with the front carrier assembly pinion shafts. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address...
T-SB-0110-20 — EQUIPMENT
TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing an at battery rescue charge on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing the battery rescue charge. The GRX-5100 should be used wherever the...
T-SB-0096-20 — EQUIPMENT
TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ?Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ?Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ?Interior cleanliness. ?Proper function...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 TOYOTA CAMRY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA CAMRY
- 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY — 245 complaints
- 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY — 202 complaints
- 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY — 1,019 complaints
- 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY — 517 complaints
- 2020 TOYOTA CAMRY — 356 complaints
- 2021 TOYOTA CAMRY (current)
- 2022 TOYOTA CAMRY — 72 complaints
- 2023 TOYOTA CAMRY — 74 complaints
- 2024 TOYOTA CAMRY — 58 complaints
- 2025 TOYOTA CAMRY — 140 complaints
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