2021 Toyota Camry — Known Issues & Recalls

Your Camry has an open airbag recall, but Toyota hasn't yet made the necessary replacement parts available to fix it. Your dealer has confirmed they can't complete the repair at this time. This is a safety concern that Toyota should address by manufacturing and distributing the required airbag components to dealerships.

Your airbag warning light is on, and diagnostics show a failed occupant classification system (OCS) sensor in the front passenger seat frame. This sensor malfunction could prevent the passenger airbag from deploying during a crash, or cause it to deploy at the wrong time. Toyota declined to cover the repair since your vehicle is out of warranty. The repair will likely require replacing the OCS sensor and possibly recalibrating the airbag system.

Your 2021 Toyota Camry is subject to an official safety recall (Campaign 23V865000) involving the airbag system. You were notified of the recall, but when you took your car to the dealer, they couldn't complete the repair because the necessary parts weren't available yet. You haven't experienced an actual airbag failure, but the recall has been pending for longer than you feel is reasonable. The repair will involve replacing or repairing airbag components once parts become available.

Your 2021 Toyota Camry is part of a recall (Campaign 23V865000) affecting the airbag system. Your dealer has confirmed that the required replacement part is not yet available from Toyota, and you've been waiting longer than you feel is reasonable. The manufacturer has acknowledged the delay but the part remains unavailable. When the part does become available, your dealer will need to replace the affected airbag component.

Your air bag warning light has been on for over two years, and your Toyota dealer has told you the recall repair part isn't available yet. You've been waiting well beyond what seems like a reasonable time for the manufacturer to fix this safety issue. Getting this repaired will likely involve the dealer installing a replacement air bag component once the part becomes available.

You received a notice about an airbag recall for your 2021 Toyota Camry, but when you took it to the dealer twice, you were told your vehicle's VIN wasn't included in the recall. You feel the dealer dismissed your concerns without properly investigating. No airbag failure has occurred yet. Resolving this will likely require contacting Toyota directly or getting a second opinion from another dealer to verify whether your specific vehicle is actually covered by the recall.

Your 2021 Toyota Camry is subject to a safety recall (Campaign 23V865000) related to the airbag system. The dealer has informed you that the required replacement part is not yet available, and despite multiple contacts with the dealer, Toyota has not provided a timeline for when repairs can be completed. You haven't experienced an actual airbag failure yet, but this recall should be completed as soon as the parts become available.

Your 2021 Toyota Camry is subject to a safety recall (NHTSA Campaign 23V865000) for the airbag system, but the required replacement part has been unavailable at your dealer for an extended period. You haven't experienced an actual airbag failure, but the manufacturer has been notified that the repair delay exceeds a reasonable timeframe. The repair will involve replacing or servicing the airbag component once parts become available.

Your transmission hesitates and stutters when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, and you can feel the car jolt during these transitions. While driving at a steady pace on the highway, the transmission sometimes delays before shifting, then suddenly kicks into a higher gear without you accelerating—as if the gear is catching up to where it should be. A Toyota dealer should diagnose the transmission fluid condition, shift solenoids, and transmission control module to identify the cause of the delayed and erratic shifting.

Your transmission is making a whining noise that starts around 20 mph and gets progressively louder as you drive faster. This could indicate low transmission fluid, a failing pump, or internal transmission wear. A transmission inspection and fluid level check would be needed to diagnose the issue.

Your transmission is staying in a higher gear even at low speeds, which causes your car to shudder or vibrate. You have to press hard on the gas pedal to make the transmission downshift to a lower gear. This could indicate a transmission control or shifting problem that may need diagnostic inspection and potential transmission fluid service or valve adjustment.

Your 2021 Camry is making a whining noise from the transmission that started at 67,000 miles. The noise began after 3-4 years of ownership, which is outside the 60,000-mile warranty period. A Toyota dealer quoted $12,000 for a complete transmission replacement to fix the issue.

Your 2021 Toyota Camry threw a P0705 code related to the neutral safety switch at 79,000 miles. After replacing the switch with a new part, the problem returned within 10 minutes and your transmission started slipping. This suggests either the replacement part was faulty, the switch wasn't installed correctly, or there may be a deeper transmission or wiring issue. You'll likely need to have the neutral safety switch reinstalled, the wiring checked, or the transmission diagnosed by a technician.

Your car suddenly started shuddering hard while driving, and when you restarted it, it would only move in reverse but not forward. The Toyota dealership quoted you almost $8,000 for a full transmission replacement without performing diagnostic testing, and they indicated they may not even be able to source the part. This leaves you unable to drive a vehicle you're still financing.

Your panoramic sunroof won't fully close and stays in a tilted position. You're concerned about safety while driving and parking, worried the sunroof might shatter from strange noises it makes, and stressed about the cost of repairs. Getting the sunroof fully inspected and repaired by a dealer or mechanic would involve diagnosing why the sunroof mechanism is stuck and replacing or repairing the faulty components.

Your panoramic sunroof occasionally gets stuck in the open position and makes a clicking sound when operating, even though you rarely use it. Multiple owners report this same issue online, but dealerships deny awareness of it and quote repairs costing $7,000 or more to replace the entire roof assembly. The fix will likely involve replacing the sunroof motor, track assembly, or other internal components.

You were in a serious crash at high speed and your car was heavily damaged after hitting a sign with large poles. Your airbags did not deploy even though you believe they should have given the severity of the impact. The car was still drivable enough to get you home. Addressing this will likely require a diagnostic scan of your airbag system and possibly replacement of airbag sensors or the airbag control module.

Your sunroof made an abnormal noise and failed to close while someone was trying to operate it. The dealer found that the sunroof rail had seized, requiring replacement of the entire sunroof assembly. This happened at around 20,000 miles with no warning lights appearing first.

Your windshield has multiple rock chips and pitting throughout that create glare in sunlight and impair your visibility while driving. A glass shop confirmed the damage cannot be repaired and requires full replacement. Additionally, you discovered the vehicle came with tires rated for a lower speed than required for your car, which you replaced at your own expense. The dealership has refused to address either issue despite these being undisclosed problems from the sale. Resolving this will require a windshield replacement and potentially reimbursement for the correct tires you purchased.

Your 2021 Toyota Camry is displaying an "Engine Maintenance Required" warning message after starting. The dealer checked for recalls and extended warranties but found none related to this issue. The exact cause hasn't been determined yet, and your vehicle hasn't been repaired. A diagnostic scan and inspection of engine components will likely be needed to identify the underlying problem.