2021 Toyota Camry
Common Problems
Ranked from 73 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Airbag system recall not resolved
44complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe airbag system recall is not resolved, causing the airbag warning light to remain on.
- 2
Brake System Failure - Pedal Depresses to Floorboard
6complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake pedal depresses to the floorboard with extra travel time needed to stop the vehicle.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Air Bag Deployment Issues
5complaintsSafety riskElectricalAir bags failed to deploy during collisions, leading to injury risks.
- 4
Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
4complaintsHigh severityOtherThe forward collision avoidance system failed to stop the vehicle as designed, leading to rear-end collisions.
- 5
Engine Maintenance Required
3complaintsLow severityEngineEngine maintenance light appears when activating the air conditioning, indicating potential coolant issues.
- 6
Sunroof malfunctions
3complaintsLow severityOtherPanoramic sunroof gets stuck in the open position and makes loud clicking sounds.
- 7
Tire issues
3complaintsMedium severityOtherTires experience rapid wear and occasional sidewall bubbles leading to potential blowouts.
- 8
Door Locking Issues
2complaintsMedium severityOtherDriver-side rear door fails to unlock properly, creating a safety hazard.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Engine Oil Leaks
2complaintsMedium severityEngineOil leaks from the engine oil pan and valve cover gaskets, leading to potential engine failure.
$200–$1,600est. oil-leak repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Lane Departure Assist Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityOtherLane departure assist system frequently misbehaves, causing erratic steering corrections.
- 11
Sunroof Malfunction - Exploding Glass
2complaintsSafety riskOtherThe panoramic sunroof glass exploded while driving, potentially causing injury from flying shards.
- 12
Vehicle Speed Control Issues
2complaintsMedium severityOtherVehicle speed control system malfunctions, leading to unintended acceleration and loss of control.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.