2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems & Complaints

Better than average51% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Camry Hybrid at the same age

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 51% fewer than a typical Camry Hybrid model year at the same age, making the 2021 one of the better Camry Hybrid years. The most reported problem area is the air bags (8 complaints). One recall covers this model year.

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1recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
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Most common 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems

  • Air bags
    8100%

Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Toyota Camry Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Camry Hybrid years: 2016, 2017, 2023. Years to avoid: 2025, 2012, 2007, 2008, 2009. Compare all years →

2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls (1)

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification

NHTSA recall 23V-865 · Dec 20, 2023 · 999,901 vehicles

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.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid:

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA investigation DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to recall 22V-063

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.

What 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid owners say

Air bags

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

May 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Jan 2024

2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVTFWD51 / 53 / 52

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid a good car?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2021 Camry Hybrid rates better than average: 51% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Camry Hybrid at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

The air bags — 8 complaints, 100% of all complaints for this model year.

How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?

There is 1 recall for the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid, the most recent from December 20, 2023 (occupant classification). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Camry Hybrid?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016, 2017 and 2023. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2025, 2012, 2007, 2008 and 2009. See the full Toyota Camry Hybrid years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.