2021 Toyota Camry Recalls: 1 Safety Recall
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2021 Toyota Camry. Here's what each one means for a used-car buyer.
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Open recall campaign (NHTSA)
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“Park it” urgent warning
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Vehicle systems affected
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Open recalls for the 2021 Toyota Camry
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
NHTSA 23V865000
Defect: 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 deploy…
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 co…
Reported: 20/12/2023
Is the 2021 Toyota Camry safe to buy used?
1 open recall doesn't automatically mean you should walk away — most recalls are repaired free of charge at a dealer. What matters is whether this specific car has had the work done. An unrepaired recall is both a safety risk and real negotiating leverage: you can make the repair a condition of sale or ask for money off to cover your time.
How buyers use recall data to negotiate
- Lead with the facts. Bring the NHTSA campaign numbers to the seller — it signals you've done your homework.
- Make repair a condition. Ask the seller to complete any open recall at a dealer before you pay.
- Trade it for price. If they won't fix it, ask for money off to cover the trip and downtime.
- Verify the VIN. A full ClearVIN Buyer Brief confirms which recalls are still open on the exact car.
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA lists 1 open safety recall for the 2021 Toyota Camry. Each campaign and its remedy is listed above.
Are Toyota Camry recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge at any authorized Toyota dealer, regardless of the car's age or mileage and regardless of how many owners it has had.
How do I check if a specific 2021 Toyota Camry had its recalls fixed?
You need the car's 17-character VIN. A ClearVIN Buyer Brief looks up the exact VIN against NHTSA's database and shows which recall campaigns are still open on that individual vehicle.
Should recalls stop me from buying a used 2021 Toyota Camry?
Not necessarily. Most recalls are quick, free dealer fixes. Use any open recall as leverage: ask the seller to complete the repair before sale, or negotiate the price down to cover it.
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