2021 Toyota Avalon vs 2021 Toyota Camry
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Toyota Avalon | 2021 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 21 | 154 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 169 | 181 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–43 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Avalon | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 77 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 10 |
| Power Train | 1 | 11 |
| Engine | 4 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3 |
| Lane Departure | 0 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 5 |
2021 Toyota Avalon
2021 Toyota Camry
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.