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2021 Toyota Camry
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 154 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2021 Toyota Camry, most frequently naming the airbags, driver assistance and brakes categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 181 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 2021 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov 2021 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec 2021 | 1 | 4 |
| Jan 2022 | 4 | 8 |
| Feb 2022 | 4 | 12 |
| Mar 2022 | 3 | 15 |
| Apr 2022 | 2 | 17 |
| May 2022 | 1 | 18 |
| Jun 2022 | 3 | 21 |
| Jul 2022 | 1 | 22 |
| Aug 2022 | 3 | 25 |
| Oct 2022 | 3 | 28 |
| Nov 2022 | 1 | 29 |
| Dec 2022 | 1 | 30 |
| Jan 2023 | 2 | 32 |
| Jun 2023 | 2 | 34 |
| Jul 2023 | 1 | 35 |
| Sep 2023 | 3 | 38 |
| Oct 2023 | 3 | 41 |
| Nov 2023 | 2 | 43 |
| Jan 2024 | 2 | 45 |
| Feb 2024 | 4 | 49 |
| Mar 2024 | 4 | 53 |
| Apr 2024 | 4 | 57 |
| May 2024 | 2 | 59 |
| Jun 2024 | 3 | 62 |
| Jul 2024 | 7 | 69 |
| Aug 2024 | 6 | 75 |
| Sep 2024 | 3 | 78 |
| Oct 2024 | 5 | 83 |
| Nov 2024 | 4 | 87 |
| Dec 2024 | 4 | 91 |
| Jan 2025 | 3 | 94 |
| Feb 2025 | 4 | 98 |
| Mar 2025 | 4 | 102 |
| Apr 2025 | 5 | 107 |
| May 2025 | 3 | 110 |
| Jun 2025 | 3 | 113 |
| Jul 2025 | 1 | 114 |
| Aug 2025 | 4 | 118 |
| Sep 2025 | 4 | 122 |
| Oct 2025 | 5 | 127 |
| Nov 2025 | 2 | 129 |
| Dec 2025 | 5 | 134 |
| Feb 2026 | 3 | 137 |
| Mar 2026 | 9 | 146 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 | 150 |
| May 2026 | 1 | 151 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 | 152 |
| Jul 2026 | 2 | 154 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Airbags7746.1%
- Driver assistance1810.8%
- Brakes169.6%
- Powertrain (other)116.6%
- Electrical84.8%
- Visibility63.6%
- Engine63.6%
- Steering42.4%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
1 campaign cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govRecent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 11750599
- Incident
- Jun 24, 2026
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 onto public Highway 79, the extreme over-inflation caused the vehicle to immediately exhibit violent structural shaking and pull aggressively toward the ditch, creating an imminent danger of handling failure and a high-speed collision.Confirmation: The vehicle safety defect and inflation failure were officially confirmed and documented via a physical inspection by certified dealer Round Rock Toyota (Service Advisor Bryan Sanders).Symptoms: Extreme, immediate physical steering wheel vibration and severe vehicle pulling. They intentionally put a critical care patient out on the road with a tire turned into a bomb and then destroyed the CCTV footage.
- NHTSA ID
- 11748945
- Incident
- May 18, 2026
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 it to shatter if they forced it to close. The recommended repair was to replace the entire sunroof assembly. A private auto garage quoted almost $15,000 to repair. Toyota confirmed the original diagnosis and quoted $10,600 plus tax. If the glass shatters, it obviously is a safety risk. Currently, the car is unusable as is. Two automotive centers confirmed the diagnosis. No warnings, the sunroof stopped responding. When googling, it appears many Camry owners have had the same issue. Contacted Toyota and was denied any assistance. The car has never been in an accident so it is hard to understand why there would be a bent mechanism other than a quality issue. Both diagnosis invoices are available upon request.
- NHTSA ID
- 11747464
- Incident
- Jun 12, 2026
Vehicle Information: • Year/Make/Model: 2021 Toyota Camry • VIN: [XXX] Incident Date: May 4, [2025] Incident Time: Approximately 9:45 AM Incident Location: [XXX] toward [XXX] Description of Incident: While driving at approximately 25 MPH, multiple dashboard warning lights suddenly illuminated simultaneously. Immediately after, the vehicle began to accelerate on its own without any input from the driver. The driver applied the brakes repeatedly and forcefully, but the vehicle did not respond to braking. The car continued to accelerate uncontrollably until it abruptly stopped directly in front of another vehicle, narrowly avoiding a serious collision. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- NHTSA ID
- 11740908
- Incident
- May 4, 2026
We ordered this car custom what we wanted 2021 Toyota Camry xse awd. The car is great wife and I love driving it. But at 68,857 miles as of today 4/29/26 it’s on its second set of tires with regular maintenance and rotations on tires it’s eating them up on the inside. We have had 4 alignment checked by Toyota and les Schwab and everything time it comes out perfect. Two sets of tires within 30,000 give or take is a very bad problem as both times the inside of been to the cords. The last set was only 26,000 miles and half the tire was separated tread to tire. First set every tire was down to cords on the inside.
- NHTSA ID
- 11734642
- Incident
- Apr 29, 2026
While driving down the highway, the whole car and steering wheel of 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid started shaking side to side. Was able to exit safely and found a bubble in the sidewall of the 2021 Hankook Kinergy GT H436 BW 235/45R18 tire. Never had this happen with any tire before. 31,000 miles on tire. Could have caused a blow out if the exit was further away. No notification on Toyota Camry Hybrid screen or dash that anything was wrong with the tire before failure. I will check if the tire center will inspect the tire for me when they replace it in a few days.
- NHTSA ID
- 11734287
- Incident
- Apr 25, 2026
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 repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but provided no assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- NHTSA ID
- 11729674
- Incident
- Dec 20, 2023
Owner bought new 2021 Camry XLR 4 cylinder all wheel drive. It currently has 39,000 miles on it. No problems until January 25, 2026. It was 11 degrees below zero, my car had the original battery. Car started without issue, I return to house to "warm it up" prior to driving. Upon my return I had multiple error codes; 1. AWD System Malfunction, 2 WD Engaged (Visit your Dealer), Secondary Collision Brake System Malfunction, Pre-Collision Brake System Malfunction, Parking Brake Malfunction, Check Engine light. I did NOT drive the car that day. Once the weather warmed up in Iowa, the number of codes would change and sometimes absolutely NO codes. Upon extensive internet research, I purchased a new battery (old battery did "test" ok, but no load test was completed). During all of this time, my car has always started well, performed well, etc. HOWEVER, when the "codes" show up, my cruise control also will not work. . . . Original dealership "ran computer codes" (C059746) indicating "calibration memory failure."Quote was given for: Parking rake actuator replacement $1,760. 2nd Toyota dealership opinion: $3,300 for parking brake actuator, low pressure fuel pump replacements. Original dealership adamantly denied the need to fuel pump replacement. Again, my car intermittently may or may NOT show warning codes. . . .Not I dealership has conducted any examination, they simply "run the computer codes" and quote a repair cost. I am concerned about repair scandals, diagnostic incompetence and perhaps the CAUSE of my "error codes" has not even be addressed (computer glitch, faulty sensor, corroded wiring, etc.) I am a 70 yr old female still working and needing transportation. I spent $34,000 on my car expecting safe and reliable transportation. I have NO confidence in the Toyota Repair diagnostics. I also own a 2005 Toyota Camry which was involved in the Toyota acceleration debacle years ago, of which they decline any responsibility. Luckily, no human injuries!!!!!
- NHTSA ID
- 11729167
- Incident
- Jan 25, 2026
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Some 2018 – 2024 model year Camry and 2018 – 2026 model year Camry Hybrid vehicles may exhibit the weatherstrip on the panoramic roof center glass peeling on the edges of the glass.
ENGINE
Some customers may experience a rough running engine with a MIL ON P140018 DTC. Upon further inspection, a loose C90/C27 connector pin at the EGR valve may be found. To correct this concern, please reference the repair section of this TSB.
ENGINE
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manual and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 144 | 1 | 0 | 54.6 |
| 2024 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 49.6 |
| 2023 | 60 | 2 | 0 | 60.3 |
| 2022 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 56.6 |
| 2021Viewing | 154 | 1 | 0 | 55.4 |
| 2020 | 268 | 3 | 0 | 56.2 |
| 2019 | 389 | 6 | 0 | 58.6 |
| 2018 | 731 | 8 | 0 | 59.3 |
| 2017 | 148 | 3 | 0 | 61.0 |
| 2016 | 180 | 2 | 0 | 59.9 |
| 2015 | 268 | 1 | 0 | 46.8 |
| 2014 | 453 | 3 | 0 | 55.6 |
| 2013 | 274 | 2 | 0 | 53.3 |
| 2012 | 588 | 2 | 0 | 53.6 |
| 2011 | 598 | 5 | 0 | 59.4 |
| 2010 | 602 | 9 | 0 | 58.0 |
| 2009 | 1,291 | 10 | 2 | 63.4 |
| 2008 | 932 | 8 | 3 | 62.9 |
| 2007 | 2,885 | 10 | 3 | 63.7 |
| 2006 | 317 | 5 | 1 | 67.3 |
| 2005 | 721 | 5 | 2 | 69.0 |
| 2004 | 638 | 3 | 2 | 67.1 |
| 2003 | 780 | 1 | 3 | 59.7 |
| 2002 | 953 | 4 | 4 | 69.1 |
| 2001 | 272 | 4 | 1 | 64.6 |
| 2000 | 454 | 4 | 2 | 68.2 |
| 1999 | 501 | 2 | 2 | 64.0 |
| 1998 | 600 | 3 | 2 | 61.4 |
| 1997 | 555 | 4 | 3 | 65.5 |
| 1996 | 417 | 7 | 2 | 63.2 |
| 1995 | 303 | 5 | 1 | 61.4 |
| 1994 | 287 | 3 | 2 | 64.4 |
| 1993 | 260 | 2 | 2 | 63.5 |
| 1992 | 565 | 2 | 3 | 62.1 |
| 1991 | 149 | 1 | 6 | 55.9 |
| 1990 | 134 | 2 | 9 | 58.4 |
| 1989 | 113 | 3 | 7 | 65.1 |
| 1988 | 64 | 4 | 8 | 67.9 |
| 1987 | 58 | 3 | 10 | 64.8 |
| 1986 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 42.5 |
| 1985 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 47.7 |
| 1984 | 8 | 2 | 3 | — |
| 1983 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.