2021 Toyota Camry recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2021 Toyota Camry; the most frequently affected component is air bags — occupant classification. Owners filed 157 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 25 model years of this model in the database, 2021 ranks #23 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints157

Crashes reported3in stored complaints

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Air bags — Occupant classificationCampaign 23V865000 · 20 Dec 2023

Problem: 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 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags18 · 45%

Power train6 · 15%

Unknown or other5 · 12%

Tires3 · 8%

Engine2 · 5%

Forward collision avoidance2 · 5%

Service brakes2 · 5%

Suspension1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

202517

202623

From owner complaints

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that after starting the engine, the warning message "Engine Maintenance Required" was displayed. The local dealer was contacted and informed that there were no recalls or extended warranties related to the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined,…
Engine · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

My 2021 Toyota Camry Se at 79,000 miles threw a PO705 code, neutral safety switch. I replaced it with a new part and it worked for about 10 minutes and then proceeded to throw code again and slip in the transmission
Power train · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

I was 165 mph and someone hit me and threw me into a sign that had big huge poles on it all the ones in California do I went right through it got banged all around I have to say the car is a tank because it got me home but it never deployed airbags when I know that it should have I’m pretty sure any other car would…
Suspension · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

There is an airbag recall with no remedy available. I’m very concerned about driving my car without this being fixed. Toyota shows the parts should have been available by now. How can they allow this to go unfixed when they are putting lives at risk? I called my dealer and they said it wasn’t fixable yet.
Air bags · Aug 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

200710

200910

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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