Worst 2021 Toyota Camry Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Brakes
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Toyota Camry.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 76 | 10 | — | 37,873 mi | |
| Brakes | 12 | 4 | — | 16,500 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | 2 | — | 21,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | 2 | — | 20,500 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | — | 205,000 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 6 | 5 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning:Switch/Sensor/Float | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Toyota Camry
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~999,901 vehicles.
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.
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2021 Toyota Camry — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2021 Toyota Camry reliable?
What are common problems with the 2021 Toyota Camry?
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Does the 2021 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2021 Toyota Camry?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Camry reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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