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2021 Toyota Camry — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this vehicle and 157 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

1 Campaign

Every Recall on File

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION 23V865000 20/12/2023

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.

Free fix: 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.

NHTSA Crash Tests

Official Safety Ratings

2021 Toyota CAMRY 4 DR AWD

★★★★★
Overall
5/5 stars
★★★★★
Frontal Crash
NHTSA test
★★★★★
Side Crash
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★★★★★
Rollover
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Other Years

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Recall Checker

Any year, make and model: open the Car Recall Checker. Also see owner-reported problems & years to avoid for the 2021 Toyota Camry. Data: NHTSA (US DOT, public domain), cached up to 7 days.

Questions

FAQ

Does the 2021 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Toyota Camry. Every listed defect must be repaired free of charge by any authorized Toyota dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.
Is the recall repair really free?
Yes. US federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls free at any authorized dealer — parts and labour. You do not need to be the original owner.
How do I check my exact vehicle?
This page covers the 2021 Toyota Camry generally. For your specific car, use the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — it tells you whether YOUR vehicle's recalls were already repaired.