2021 Toyota Camry Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2021 Toyota Camry has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA, including 21 crashes, 2 fires, 16 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (78 reports).

1Recalls
158Owner complaints
21Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2021 Toyota Camry recalls

Passenger Front Airbag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash

Recall 23V865Dec 20, 2023999,901 vehicles affected

A short circuit can develop in the occupant classification sensor, which may stop the front passenger airbag from deploying in a crash.

Most common 2021 Toyota Camry problems

Problem areas named in the 158 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags78
Unknown Or Other22
Service Brakes13
Power Train12
Forward Collision Avoidance11
Lane Departure8
Electrical System8
Engine7
Steering4
Structure4

What owners report

2026-10-26, Unknown Or Other
The door lock on passenger side does not engage or stay locked
2026-09-24, Power Train
I took it to a repair shop for a transmission issue, the technician noted the transmission fluid degraded or burnt fluid or And it is causing the torque converter shudder and transmission rpm to slip
2026-09-12, Engine
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 intake resonator tube internal catch bevels broke off. The remaining 2 were very weak and easily broke off as well. Serious FOD hazard to engine!
2026-08-19, Air Bags
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 vehicle. During the crash, no air bags had deployed inside the vehicle, including the side curtain air bags. Police and Emergency Services were called to the scene. The contact had to be extracted from the vehicle and was transported to a nearby hospital. During the crash, the contact sustained a concussion and left hip and left torso injuries. A Police report was filed at the scene, and the vehicle was towed to a nearby salvage yard. The cause of the failure was not yet determined
2026-07-15, Air Bags
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.

2021 Toyota Camry questions

Does the 2021 Toyota Camry have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2021 Toyota Camry: Passenger Front Airbag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Camry?

Based on 158 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (78), Unknown Or Other (22), Service Brakes (13).

How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Toyota Camry has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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