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Toyota Camry HybridModel year report

2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
52 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 51 city / 53 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The part named most often is air bags, with 8 complaints (100% of the total). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 129 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the occupant classification and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11613497, filed 2024-09

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Camry Hybrid · sedan FWD★★★★★5 / 5555 · 9.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2021 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2020: same overall rating; 2022: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Camry Hybrid LE FWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT515352$1,300
Camry Hybrid SE/XLE/XSE FWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT444746$1,450

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 129 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 129 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Camry Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20261455,00035—Too new to compareToo new
20251758,52065—Too new to compareToo new
20218—1552—Not enough data
20209115,0002552—Not enough data
2019117,0002552—Not enough data
2018287,600055223 · FewerFalling
201758,4001540—Not enough data
2016529,0001540—Not enough data
20151553,0000540—Rising
20142523,1101—4032 · FewerStable
2013277,0501—4034 · FewerStable
20125527,0001—4062 · TypicalStable
20112360,0002—33—Falling
201010120,0002—34—Not enough data
200911874,7504—3468 · MoreFalling
200816273,7002—3462 · TypicalStable
200760295,0003—34Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Toyota Camry Hybrid model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 8 complaints (100% of the total).

Has the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid (Camry Hybrid LE, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 52 mpg combined, 51 city and 53 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.