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2021 Toyota Camry

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Camry.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2021 Toyota Camry, built on Toyota’s standard sedan platform, comes with a powertrain that calls for 0W‑16 oil and holds 4.8 quarts, paired with an eight‑speed automatic (S8) transmission and delivering EPA‑rated 22/33/26 mpg. Its reliability record for the model year shows a modest total of 154 owner complaints, with air‑bag issues leading the list and a single recall recorded. When viewed against the Camry’s broader complaint history from 1990 to 2025—where the peak year was 2007 with 3,613 complaints and the trough was 2014 with just 11—the 2021 edition sits near the low end, indicating a continuation of the nameplate’s improved dependability.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-16OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/33/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified
Tire size205/65R16 95HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter17801F0050 alt 17801F0020
Spark plug9091901263 alt 9091901289
Front wiper blades8521206250 alt 8522206250
Serpentine belt90916A2026 alt 90916A2027
Thermostat1632647020 alt 1632631050
Cabin air filter871390E040

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.5 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3296 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 33 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Camry of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.4–7.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2021 Hybrid XSE
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021Hybrid XSE 2.5L I-4 + Elec7.40 sec15.80 sec208 hpFWD
2021SE 2.5L I-47.50 sec15.80 sec203 hpFWD
2020TRD 3.5L V65.60 sec14.20 sec301 hpFWD
2020TRD 3.5L V65.80 sec14.40 sec301 hpFWD
2020TRD 3.5L V66.50 sec15.00 sec301 hpFWD
2020LE 2.5L I-47.30 sec15.70 sec203 hpFWD
2022SE 2.5L I-47.60 sec15.80 sec202 hpAWD
2019XLE V6 3.5L V66.00 sec14.60 sec301 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 0W-16 engine oil, SAE 75W · API · GL-5 in the differential, SAE J1703 · Dot 3 · SAE J1704 · Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid CapacityUA80E
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.1 qt
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · Dot 3 · SAE J1704 · Dot 4
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · Dot 3 · SAE J1704 · Dot 4
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · API · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.48-0.58 Qts.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.5 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.5 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs12.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs12.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts76.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug37.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 Transaxle in Park or Neutral rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)1,100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug TypeFK20HBR8

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.281 - 1.406 lbs
Oil TypeND-12 or equivalent
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.151.275 lbs
Oil TypeND-11 or equivalent
Oil Capacity4.06-4.56 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure MinimumStandard: 28.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure MaximumStandard: 121.0 psi
Residual Pressure14.2
Fuel Pump Pressure MinimumStandard: 28.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure MaximumStandard: 121.0 psi
Residual Pressure14.2
Fuel Pump Pressure MinimumStandard: 43.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure MaximumStandard: 121.0 psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.0394; Rear: 0.0394 in
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.0394; Rear: 0.0394 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 127 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
166.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°66 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
166.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°66 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
145.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°45 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Hybrid Battery Compartment Air Filter (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miBrake Power Booster Unit (inspect) · Brake Vacuum Pump (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 2021 the 2021 Toyota Camry generated 154 federal complaints, one recall and 181 TSBs, which is lower than the 263 complaints recorded in 2020 but higher than the 57 complaints in 2022. Recalls were identical to the surrounding years (one recall each in 2020, 2021, and 2022) and investigations remained zero throughout. The complaint trajectory shows a steep decline from the early‑2000s peak, with 2021 sitting in the low‑double‑digit range that follows the 2013‑2018 lull and precedes the further drop to 57 complaints in 2022. The primary complaint categories were air‑bag issues (68 complaints) and unknown or other problems (13 complaints), while only two fire‑related and twenty crash‑related complaints were filed. With modest complaint volume, no fire or major crash trends, and stable recall activity, the 2021 model offers a reliable used‑car option and can be considered a good year to buy.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
181
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
154
Owner complaints
20 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 154 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags68
Unknown Or Other13
Power Train8
Engine6
Service Brakes5
Structure4
Tires3
Air Bags,Seat Belts3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V865000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant ClassificationReported 20/12/2023

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 181 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0097-23 Rev12026-04-14StructureSome 2018 – 2024 model year Camry and 2018 – 2026 model year Camry Hybrid vehicles may…
T-SB-0023-262026-04-01EngineSome customers may experience a rough running engine with a MIL ON P140018 DTC. Upon…
T-SB-0104-21 Rev22026-02-27EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…
T-SB-0106-22 Rev22026-01-30Electrical SystemOBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
T-SB-0001-262026-01-28Electrical SystemSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 Camry take?

4.8 qt of 0W-16, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 Camry have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Camry get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 33 highway / 26 combined mpg.