Reliable Auto DB

2021 Toyota Camry reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 156 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota Camry over 6 years — 14 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Camry years here — under the median of the other years, which is 26. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Occupant classification.

2021 Toyota Camry
Photo by Throwawayacc222, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC0
Complaints

156

Per year

14

Recalls

1

Years on the road

6

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (78 of 156), then Service brakes (13) and Powertrain (11). Those filings include 21 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, 11 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2020 and 2022

The 2020 Camry has 273 complaints, 34 per year, and the 2022 has 60 complaints, 11 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2021 Toyota Camry. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall air bags, sensor, occupant classification 2023-12-20 · NHTSA campaign 23V865000
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.
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 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.

Complaints by component (156 total)

Air bags
78
Service brakes
13
Powertrain
11
Forward collision avoidance
10
Electrical system
8
Engine
7
Lane departure
5
Steering
4
Structure
4
Hydraulic brakes
3
Seat belts
3
Speed control
3
Tires
3
Visibility
3
Visibility and wipers
3
Back-over prevention
2
Exterior lighting
2
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Latches, locks, and linkages
2
Suspension
2
Wheels
2
Seats
1
Show 14 more Show less
Crash-flagged

21

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

11

Death reports

1

Complaints filed per year

42021262022132023482024432025222026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Power loss, had to pull off road. multiple fault codes on this event. 2 broken plastic parts in intake duct, one stuck in throttle body butterfly. cleared plastic parts from intake to get home. Later determined 2 of 4…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-12
  • "The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, a second vehicle T-boned the vehicle while driving approximately 60 MPH and crashed into the driver’s side of the…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-08-19
  • "I went to a toyota dealership June 24th to have my car checked for the airbag recall. They told me my car did have the recall on it and that they would have to order the part. I haven't heard anything from them at all."
    Air bags · filed 2026-07-15
  • "Component failed: Falken tire size 235/40R19. The tire was manually over-inflated to a life-threatening 91 PSI by the service facility. It is currently available for inspection upon request.Safety risk: Upon driving…"
    Tires · filed 2026-07-07
  • "2021 Camry with 29,000 miles panoramic roof is stuck in the vent position. Took it to two different automotive shops and was told they could not close the vent. The concern was too much pressure on the glass could cause…"
    Structure · filed 2026-06-30

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2021 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2021 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2021 Toyota CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Camry 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 22 33 26 MPG $2500
Camry all-wheel drive LE/SE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 25 34 29 MPG $2250
Camry all-wheel drive XLE/XSE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 25 34 28 MPG $2300
Camry hybrid LE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Front-wheel drive 51 53 52 MPG $1250
Camry hybrid SE/XLE/XSE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Front-wheel drive 44 47 46 MPG $1400
Camry LE/SE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 28 39 32 MPG $2050
Camry TRD 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 22 31 25 MPG $2600
Camry XLE/XSE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 27 38 31 MPG $2100
Camry XSE 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 22 32 26 MPG $2500

Specs and fitment

8th generation, 2018–2024
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-16 (2.5L and hybrid); 0W-20 (3.5L V6)
Tire size 205/65R16 (L/LE) to 235/40R19 (TRD/XSE)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V-108 covers certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with V6 engines. These vehicles have fuel delivery pipes that may not be properly connected to the fuel hoses in the engine compartment. The improperly connected hoses may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire. Dealers inspect the fuel pipes and correct installation as necessary. Recall 18V-200 covers certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with a 2.5L, four-cylinder engine. The pistons on these vehicles may be larger than specified, possibly causing the engine to stall. Dealers inspect production date codes on the pistons and replace the engine assembly when an affected piston is found. Recall 21V-890 covers certain 2018-2019 Camry vehicles. The vane cap inside the vacuum pump may break, causing the pump to fail, which could result in a sudden loss of braking assist. Dealers repair or replace the vacuum pump as necessary. Recall 24V-128 covers certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets, so these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints." A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash. Dealers replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly.

Compare

Previous year 2020 Toyota Camry Next year 2022 Toyota Camry See every Toyota Camry model year →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Toyota Camry reliable?

Owners have filed 156 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota Camry over 6 years — 14 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Camry years here — under the median of the other years, which is 26. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Occupant classification.

What are common problems with a 2021 Toyota Camry?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (78 of 156), then Service brakes (13) and Powertrain (11). Those filings include 21 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, 11 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2021 Toyota Camry more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2020 Camry has 273 complaints, 34 per year, and the 2022 has 60 complaints, 11 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has more complaints per year than the 2022.

Has the 2021 Toyota Camry been recalled?

The 2021 Toyota Camry has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Toyota Camry?

Owners have filed 156 complaints about the 2021 Toyota Camry with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2021 Toyota Camry get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2021 Toyota Camry is 32.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2020 Toyota Camry?

8th generation (2018-2024).

Is the 2025 Toyota Camry available with a non-hybrid engine in the US?

In the United States, every 2025 Camry trim uses the hybrid powertrain; gasoline-only and V6 engines are not offered.