MYRModel Year Report

2021 Toyota Camry

▲ Better than typical
2021 Toyota Camry
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:36:46.040Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Camry Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2021 highlighted. 1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 32 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1988: 64 complaints 1989: 113 complaints 1989 1990: 134 complaints 1991: 149 complaints 1992: 565 complaints 1993: 260 complaints 1994: 287 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 600 complaints 1999: 501 complaints 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 780 complaints 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2885 complaints 2007 2008: 931 complaints 2009: 1289 complaints 2010: 600 complaints 2011: 597 complaints 2012: 587 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 452 complaints 2015: 268 complaints 2016: 177 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 726 complaints 2019: 385 complaints 2019 2020: 263 complaints 2021: 153 complaints 2021 2022: 57 complaints 2023: 58 complaints 2024: 45 complaints 2025: 133 complaints 2025
2021: 153 complaints
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YearComplaints
19836
19848
198513
198632
198758
198864
1989113
1990134
1991149
1992565
1993260
1994287
1995303
1996417
1997555
1998600
1999501
2000454
2001272
2002953
2003780
2004638
2005721
2006317
20072885
2008931
20091289
2010600
2011597
2012587
2013274
2014452
2015268
2016177
2017148
2018726
2019385
2020263
2021153
202257
202358
202445
2025133

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 50%

50% of complaints: air bags — 76 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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Driving very slowly into my 36 foot deep garage I took my right foot off the accelerator pedal when the 2021 Toyota Camry suddenly unintended accelerated forward 15 feet and crashed through the rear garage wall, the automatic brake didn't work,.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240720

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 4%

4% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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Driving very slowly into my 36 foot deep garage I took my right foot off the accelerator pedal when the 2021 Toyota Camry suddenly unintended accelerated forward 15 feet and crashed through the rear garage wall, the automatic brake didn't work,.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240720

I was driving 20-24 mph, and while I was driving on yellow light there was another car came in-front of me from different intersection. And my car got hit really bad.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220103

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20241031 — air bags

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...

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.

Campaign 23V865000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2021 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (76 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V865000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 2024 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2009 ■ 2002

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FAQ

Is the 2021 Toyota Camry reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 Toyota Camry is rated "better than typical".

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

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Camry have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.