2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid has a complaint index of 32 and ranks 14th worst out of 20 model years, earning a Good verdict. It has 8 NHTSA complaints, all airbag-related, and 1 recall tied to a delayed sensor repair.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 32/100
- #14 of 20 Camry Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 8
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 49
- 47.5 city / 50 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags8 (100%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report receiving the airbag recall notice (Campaign 23V865000) but being told the replacement part was on backorder.
- Several contacts say the dealer could not give a timeline for the recall repair, exceeding a reasonable wait.
- No crashes, fires, or actual airbag failures were reported among these owners while waiting for parts.
- Some owners contacted the manufacturer directly after the local dealer had no update on part availability.
2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V865000Dec 20, 2023Airbags999,901 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
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.
2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 47.5 MPG
- Highway
- 50 MPG
- Combined
- 49 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,325
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2021 compared with other Camry Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2021 Camry Hybrid rates Good, with a complaint index of 32 and only 8 complaints logged, ranking 14th worst out of 20 model years.
- What problems does the 2021 Camry Hybrid have?
- All 8 NHTSA complaints for this year involve the airbag system, specifically delays getting the recall repair completed due to part shortages.
- Does the 2021 Camry Hybrid have a recall?
- Yes, one recall, Campaign 23V865000, covering an airbag sensor issue; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Camry Hybrid?
- EPA rates it at 49 mpg combined (47.5 city / 50 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,325.
- How does the 2021 Camry Hybrid compare to other Camry Hybrid years?
- It ranks better than most years, with a complaint index of 32 versus 100 for the worst-rated 2025 model year and 95 for 2007.