2021 Toyota Camry Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Toyota Camry. Part of Generation 8 (XV70) — 2018–2024.

20202022
Complaints
187
per 10K Sold
6.0
US Sales
313,795
Crashes
31
Fires
2
Injuries
19
Fatalities
1
Recalls
1

Worst 2021 Toyota Camry Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#176 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:37,873 mi
Crash-related:10
#212 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:16,500 mi
Crash-related:4
#311 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:21,000 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Toyota Camry.

Airbags
76
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
Avg Miles
37,873
Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
16,500
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
21,000
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
20,500
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
205,000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
6
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning:Switch/Sensor/Float
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2021 Toyota Camry

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~999,901 vehicles.

23V865000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~999,901 affected

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?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Toyota Camry has 187 NHTSA complaints, 31 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 76 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Toyota Camry?
Top reported problems: Airbags (76 complaints, avg 37,873 mi); Brakes (12 complaints, avg 16,500 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (11 complaints, avg 21,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2021 Toyota Camry?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 41,793 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2021 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Toyota Camry include 31 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 19 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2021 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 999,901 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Toyota Camry?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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