repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
2021 Toyota CamryProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 158 owner complaints about the 2021 Toyota Camry, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-865 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Throwawayacc222, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Toyota Camry has problems
158 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
78Air bags11 crash/fire/injury
13Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
12Power train2 crash/fire/injury
10Forward collision avoidance
8Electrical system
7Engine
5Lane departure
4Structure
4Steering
3113 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 78 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 4 |
| Power train | 12 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 2 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 31 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 Toyota Camry recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Camry year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Camry median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Toyota Camry safety ratings
2021 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Camry owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, a second vehicle T-boned the vehicle while driving approximately 60 MPH and crashed into the driver’s side of the vehicle. During the crash, no air bags had deployed inside the vehicle, including the…
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.
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…
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