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2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

32/100

#14 most-complained of 20 Camry Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid has 8 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 32 out of 100 — #14 highest of 20 Camry Hybrid model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is airbags (8 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
8
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
49
47.5 city / 50 hwy

Top 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags8 (100%)
2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2024Oct 2024Nov 2024Dec 2024Apr 2025May 2025Jun 2025
8 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2024 to Jun 2025; peak May 2025 (2).

2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2019Caution6811249
2020Good379249
2021Good328149
2022No verdict112149
2023No verdict4212 !49

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid ranks #14 of 20 among Camry Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 32/100, verdict: Good). It has 8 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (8 complaints).
Does the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid, most recently reported 2023, covering airbags.
What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
EPA rates the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid at 49 MPG combined (47.5 city / 50 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,325. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.