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2021 Toyota Camry recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
165
Latest campaign
Dec 20, 2023

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Dec 20, 2023
23V865000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 20, 2023Latest campaign
Dec 20, 202323V865000

Air bags: sensor occupant classification

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V865000
What's wrong
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.
Filed under
Camry, Camry Hybrid
Campaign
NHTSA 23V865000 · Dec 20, 2023

Merged from NHTSA model names: Camry, Camry Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component165

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
165Complaints filed
21Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
16Injuries reported · 1 death
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags865211013
Unknown or other2113210
Service brakes1610501
Power train127201
Forward collision avoidance106603
Electrical system85201
Engine74000
Lane departure53000
Structure42100
Steering42010
Tires32000
Vehicle speed control32100
Visibility32000
Visibility/wiper32000
Seat belts32000

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Camry, Camry Hybrid.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “I took it to a repair shop for a transmission issue, the technician noted the transmission fluid degraded or burnt fluid or And it is causing the torque converter shudder and transmission rpm to slip”

    Filed 09/24/2026 · ODI 11766822
  • Engine

    “Power loss, had to pull off road. multiple fault codes on this event. 2 broken plastic parts in intake duct, one stuck in throttle body butterfly. cleared plastic parts from intake to get home.”

    Filed 09/12/2026 · ODI 11763848
  • Air bags

    “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…”

    Filed 08/19/2026 · ODI 11757888

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2021 Toyota Camry recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Camry have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2021 Toyota Camry. The most recent, 23V865000 (reported December 20, 2023), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Toyota Camry?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 86 complaints out of 165 filed with NHTSA (52%). Across all complaints, owners reported 21 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Toyota Camry?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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