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2021 Toyota Camry Engine Problems

6 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

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Jun 2024Dec 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (6)

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Filed: Dec 2025

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.

NHTSA #: 11707970
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Filed: Aug 2024

When turning on the ac while driving the Master Warning Light comes on along with Engine Maintenance Required flashing across screen. It seems the Engine Coolant Bypass Valvue is faulty. I am in the process of getting the vehicle fixed.

NHTSA #: 11609213
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Filed: Jun 2024

Engine maintenance required is showing on dash when AC is turned on. This seems to be common among 2019 and newer Toyotas. The code says the coolant sensor needs to be replaced

NHTSA #: 11594482
mediumENGINE
Filed: Nov 2023

Notice Oil Leak under the Vehicle i had done further investigation with it find the Engine Oil Pan leaking oil and upper Valve gasket i believe there is existing Investigation on it too and i file Complaint with Toyota they advise me since there is no Recall they charge $250 to Diagonstic fee i told them i ready have few mechanic shop look at it. please reference this [XXX] AND [XXX] . But Mechanic Advise if oil keep leak on the Muffler it could Cause Fire i'm in the process finding the part and get replace. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA #: 11553911
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Filed: Oct 2023

I notice oil Leak in my Garage Floor i went under the Vehicle i notice a lot of oil leak between the Oil Pan Gasket # 1 and oil Pan # 2 and light oil leak from the rear of the Valve Cover Gasket i contact Toyota via Reference Number #[XXX] I contact the toyota Dealership advise me i have to pay Diagnostic fee to get look at it then i decide to go with Firestone i paid $48.79 to get inspect they advise me same thing Oil Pan has major leak and advise me it need to get fix as soon as possible i had them order the part and get it replace due to Toyota is under investigation for the Oil pan and Valve cover. Tech Tip [XXX] [XXX] AND [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA #: 11552534
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Filed: Jul 2023

Hybrid system failure. Vehicle lost power while stopped in congested traffic. When traffic resumed, Vehicle did not have power to make it to side of the road.

NHTSA #: 11532465

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