2021 Toyota Camry MPG
Across its 7 EPA-rated gasoline versions, the 2021 Toyota Camry returns 22–28 mpg city, 31–39 highway and 25–32 combined.
The most efficient pairs the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, at 32 mpg combined. At the other end, the 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive manages 25 mpg combined, 7 mpg less. The EPA also rated a hybrid version, the best at 52 mpg combined. That is 2 mpg lower than the best gasoline 2020 version (34 mpg).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry Hybrid LE | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 51 | 53 | 52 | Regular · 170 g CO₂/mi |
| Camry Hybrid SE/XLE/XSE | 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 44 | 47 | 46 | Regular · 195 g CO₂/mi |
| Camry LE/SE | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 39 | 32 | Regular · 279 g CO₂/mi |
| Camry XLE/XSE | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 38 | 31 | Regular · 284 g CO₂/mi |
| Camry AWD LE/SE | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 34 | 29 | Regular · 309 g CO₂/mi |
| Camry AWD XLE/XSE | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 34 | 28 | Regular · 315 g CO₂/mi |
| Camry | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 33 | 26 | Regular · 338 g CO₂/mi |
| Camry XSE | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 32 | 26 | Regular · 345 g CO₂/mi |
| Camry TRD | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 | Regular · 354 g CO₂/mi |
2021 Toyota Camry fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2021 Toyota Camry costs about $2,040 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (32 mpg combined), or roughly 14 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (25 mpg combined) comes to about $2,610 a year, $570 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2021 Toyota Camry specs
The EPA lists 3 engine choices for the 2021 Toyota Camry: 2.5 L 4-cyl, 3.5 L 6-cyl and 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid. It came with continuously variable (CVT) and automatic transmissions, in all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive versions. For fuel-economy purposes it sits in the EPA's "Midsize Cars" class.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L | 4 | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive; All-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 3.5 L | 6 | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 3 |
| 2.5 L hybrid | 4 | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 2 |
2021 Toyota Camry problems
As of October 2026, NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) holds 165 owner complaints about the 2021 Toyota Camry.
Air bags are the most-reported area (42% of component mentions), followed by service brakes (6%) and power train (6%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 27 complaints a year: fewer than the 2020 (40 a year) and more than the 2022 (13 a year).
That ranks 10th of 17 Toyota Camry model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 165, 21 mention a crash, 2 a fire and 11 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 86 | 42% |
| Unknown or other | 21 | 10% |
| Service brakes | 13 | 6% |
| Power train | 12 | 6% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 5% |
| Electrical system | 8 | 4% |
| Lane departure | 8 | 4% |
| Engine | 7 | 3% |
| Steering | 4 | 2% |
| Structure | 4 | 2% |
| Tires | 4 | 2% |
| Seat belts | 3 | 1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 3 | 1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1% |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1% |
| Back over prevention | 2 | <1% |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | <1% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | <1% |
| Suspension | 2 | <1% |
| Wheels | 2 | <1% |
| Seats | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, a second vehicle T-boned the vehicle while driving approximately 60 MPH and crashed into the driver’s side of the vehicle. …
Owner bought new 2021 Camry XLR 4 cylinder all wheel drive. It currently has 39,000 miles on it. No problems until January 25, 2026. It was 11 degrees below zero, my car had the original battery. …
I bought this car a couple of years ago. I didnt think much of it because I never owned a Toyota. I noticed that the transmission was doing some weird hesitation when going from 1st to 2nd gear. …
2021 Toyota Camry recalls
The 2021 Toyota Camry has been the subject of 1 recall campaign.
The most recent, campaign 23V865000 from December 2023, concerns air bags.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Camry years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V865000 | December 20, 2023 | Air bags | 2020–2022 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 3 versions of the 2021 Toyota Camry; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-door FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| HYBRID 4-door FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 4-door AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Toyota Camrys can be compared fairly. Among other 2021 models in the EPA's midsize cars class, the 2021 Chevy Malibu (32 mpg), 2021 Nissan Altima (32 mpg) and 2021 Nissan Sentra (33 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 52 | 779 | 86 | 8 |
| 2019 | 52 | 411 | 51 | 7 |
| 2020 | 52 | 284 | 40 | 3 |
| 2021 | 52 | 165 | 27 | 1 |
| 2022 | 52 | 65 | 13 | 1 |
| 2023 | 52 | 66 | 16 | 2 |
| 2024 | 52 | 52 | 17 | 1 |
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FAQ
Is the 2021 Camry a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2021 Toyota Camry has 27 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (10th most of 17 model years), 1 recall campaign, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 52 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2021 Camry problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are air bags (86), service brakes (13) and power train (12). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2021 Camry have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Camry get?
The EPA rates the gasoline versions at 25–32 mpg combined (22–28 city, 31–39 highway). The hybrid versions reach up to 52 mpg combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Camry per year?
About $2,040 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $2,610 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).