Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Toyota Camry
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Toyota Camry has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 158 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V865000 OCS Sensors May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 78 complaints
- Unknown or Other 22 complaints
- Service Brakes 13 complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 10 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
Of the 158 complaints on file, 21 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 158 complaints, owners report 16 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Toyota Camry scores an average reliability rating due to its notable airbag-related recall and prevalent airbags complaints. Other issues are less common, suggesting overall reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | 0–50,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| service brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 10,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Grinding noises during braking
- Delayed acceleration
- Unusual engine noises
- Inconsistent power steering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Toyota Camry at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.