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2021 Toyota Camry Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Air Bags — runs 5.8× the fleet median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
153Complaints
1Recalls
20Crashes
2Fires
15Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Air Bags (49.7% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Air Bags complaints here are 5.8× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Air Bags76 · 49.7%RecalledRecall 23V865000
Service Brakes13 · 8.5%not available
Power Train11 · 7.2%not available
Electrical System7 · 4.6%not available
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking6 · 3.9%not available
Engine6 · 3.9%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS76 · 49.7%
Unspecified / other21 · 13.7%
SERVICE BRAKES13 · 8.5%
POWER TRAIN11 · 7.2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7 · 4.6%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING6 · 3.9%
ENGINE6 · 3.9%
STEERING4 · 2.6%
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST4 · 2.6%
STRUCTURE:BODY4 · 2.6%

Percentages are the share of the 153 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 1 campaign

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification

NHTSA campaign 23V865000 · 2023 · reported 12/20/2023

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“THIS FIRST PORTION OF THE DESCRIPTION IF AN ENGLISH TRANSLATION FROM THE LATTER PART, WHICH WAS RECEIVED IN SPANISH. Complaint to NHTSA – Unresolved Recall…”NHTSA complaint 11688926 — filed 09/22/2025 · AIR BAGS
“Manufacturer Recall Number23TB15 NHTSA Recall Number23V865 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available”NHTSA complaint 11688201 — filed 09/18/2025 · AIR BAGS
“The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall…”NHTSA complaint 11688122 — filed 09/18/2025 · AIR BAGS

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

52021382022152023662024482025222026

Frequently asked questions

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

Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 76 of 153 NHTSA complaints (49.7%), followed by unspecified/other issues (21), service brakes (13), power train (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2021 Toyota Camry have?

153 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 20 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 15 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 2021 Toyota Camry have any recalls?

Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 23V865000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2021 Toyota Camry's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.