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2021 Toyota Camry Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 151 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2021 Toyota Camry

The 2021 Toyota Camry has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

1
NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
151
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
20
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Toyota Camry (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V865000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Toyota Camry

Based on 151 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
74
Unknown Or Other
15
Power Train
11
Service Brakes
10
Electrical System
7
Engine
6
Steering
4
Structure
3
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Toyota Camry — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 267 complaints 2016 181 complaints 2017 147 complaints 2018 718 complaints 2019 372 complaints 2020 260 complaints 2021 151 complaints 2022 55 complaints 2023 55 complaints 2024 44 complaints 2025 125 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Toyota Camry

Is the 2021 Toyota Camry reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Toyota Camry has 1 recall and 151 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Camry have?
The 2021 Toyota Camry has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Camry?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Toyota Camry are: Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Toyota Camry safe to buy?
The 2021 Toyota Camry has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Toyota Camry should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Camry are: 2022, 2023, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.