2021 Toyota Camry recalls

1 safety recall, 166 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
166Complaints
23Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2021 Toyota Camry recall list

Air Bags recall

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December 20, 2023 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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 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.

2021 Toyota Camry owner complaints

166 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 21 crashes, 2 fires, 16 injuries and 1 death.

Problems by component

Air Bags86
Unknown or Other22
Service Brakes13
Power Train12
Forward Collision Avoidance10
Electrical System8
Engine7
Lane Departure5
Structure4
Steering4

Recent complaints

October 26, 2026Unknown or Other

The door lock on passenger side does not engage or stay locked

September 24, 2026Power 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

September 12, 2026Engine

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!

August 19, 2026Air BagsCrash1 injury

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.

July 15, 2026Air 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 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Toyota CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2021 Toyota Camry: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 9.9%.

2021 Toyota Camry recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Toyota Camry have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2021 Toyota Camry. The most recent, filed December 20, 2023, concerns the air bags.

What are the most common 2021 Toyota Camry problems?

Owners have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is air bags (86 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2021 Toyota Camry safe?

The 2021 Toyota Camry earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Toyota Camry?

Contact any authorized Toyota dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: Camry, Camry Hybrid.