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All cars · Toyota Camry · 2021

2021 Toyota Camry. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index31100 = average car
Complaints95NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold313,795U.S. model year
Per 100K sold30complaints
Year rank#6 of 23#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.5L 4-cylAuto (S8)FWD28 / 39 / 32Regular$1,950
2.5L 4-cylAuto (S8)AWD25 / 34 / 29Regular$2,150
2.5L 4-cyl hybridAuto (AV-S6)FWD51 / 53 / 52Regular$1,200
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S8)FWD22 / 33 / 26Regular$2,400

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 13,000 and 58,200 miles. Median 20,500, from 18 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Airbags52,50037,500–79,2008

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Airbags42%
Brakes12%
Automatic emergency braking9%
Lane assist8%
Electrical7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
16521211114

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 23V865000 Dec 2023 Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification

    Defect. 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 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

    Risk. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

    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. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Le

Manufacturer communications 182

Toyota filed 182 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be…
  • A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Toyota CAMRY 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Toyota CAMRY 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Toyota CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2018118427343,439Transmission & drivetrain
201964221336,978Fuel or ev drive system
202046127294,348Electrical
20213195313,795Airbags
20221347295,201Airbags
20231866290,649Electrical
20242052309,876Body structure

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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