MYRModel Year Report

2021 Toyota Camry

▲ Better than typical
2021 Toyota Camry
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:36:29.440Z

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: 33 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1992: 569 complaints 1993: 263 complaints 1994: 306 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: 933 complaints 2009: 1293 complaints 2010: 602 complaints 2011: 598 complaints 2012: 589 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2016: 181 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 737 complaints 2019: 393 complaints 2019 2020: 271 complaints 2021: 155 complaints 2021 2022: 58 complaints 2023: 64 complaints 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025
2021: 155 complaints
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YearComplaints
19836
19848
198513
198633
198758
198869
1989117
1990136
1991155
1992569
1993263
1994306
1995303
1996417
1997555
1998600
1999501
2000454
2001272
2002953
2003780
2004638
2005721
2006317
20072885
2008933
20091293
2010602
2011598
2012589
2013274
2014455
2015269
2016181
2017148
2018737
2019393
2020271
2021155
202258
202364
202450
2025146

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 50%

50% of complaints: air bags — 77 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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 ODI report, 20260715

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 7%

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

CRASH INJURY
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 7%

7% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

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

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASH INJURY

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 (77 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (16 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 ▲ 1987

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.