2021 Toyota Camry Factory Warranty & Recalls – All Coverage & Exceptions

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Below is a summary of your 2021 Toyota Camry warranty coverage and how long your coverage lasts. At the bottom of this article is the full 2021 Toyota Camry warranty PDF, if you wish to explore further.

Warranty durations listed below are in terms of the vehicle’s mileage or age. If a type of coverage is valid for three years or 36,000 miles, coverage lasts until the vehicle reaches 36,000 miles or until it’s three years old, whichever occurs first.

For more information about Auto Warranties, you can check out this directory containing everything you need to know about Auto Warranties arranged by system.

If you need more detailed information about the warranties covered in this article, you can find the link to the original factory warranty PDF towards the end of this article. Alternatively, you can review the frequently asked questions (FAQs) section at the very bottom of the article which provides more warranty details. Please refer to the warranty PDF link if you would like to view the complete and official warranty terms from Toyota.

2021 Toyota Camry Factory Warranty

The 2021 Toyota Camry was sold new with several factory warranties. Based on the vehicle being 2 years old with an assumed 30,000 miles, the following warranties have expired:

• Basic Warranty: This 3-year/36,000-mile warranty is still active.
• Powertrain Warranty: This 5-year/60,000-mile warranty is still active. 
• Corrosion Perforation Warranty: This 5-year unlimited miles warranty is still active.
• Air Conditioning: This 1 year/12,000-mile warranty has expired based on time. 
• Federal Emissions Warranty: This 2-year/24,000-mile warranty has expired based on time depending on your in-service date.
• California Emissions Performance: This 3-year/50,000-mile warranty is still active.
• California Emissions Defect – Long Term: This 7-year/70,000-mile warranty is still active. 
• California Emissions Defect – Short Term: This 3-year/50,000-mile warranty is still active.

If you find the various factory warranties for the 2021 Toyota Camry confusing, I recommend checking out our helpful article “The Ultimate Guide to Car Warranties.” This article clearly explains what each of the major warranties covers:

The factory warranty for the Camry includes Basic, Powertrain, Corrosion Perforation, Air Conditioning, Battery, Federal Emissions, and California Emissions warranties. These warranties are intended to cover defects in materials and workmanship of the vehicle’s components during the specified warranty period. 

Our article explains what’s covered under each factory warranty in simple terms. So visit “The Ultimate Guide to Car Warranties” on our site for more details on Basic, Powertrain, Corrosion Perforation, Air Conditioning, Battery, Tire, Federal Emissions, California Emissions, and other warranties. This will help you understand exactly what’s covered should any defects arise with your new Camry.

Basic Warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty for the 2021 Toyota Camry is also referred to as the Basic Warranty. This warranty covers repairs needed to fix defects in materials or workmanship in any part supplied by Toyota, with some exceptions. However, it does not cover damage caused by accidents, misuse, lack of maintenance, repairs performed by non-Toyota dealers, or modifications to the vehicle. Normal wear and tear, fluids, and filters are also not covered. 

The Basic Warranty is 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. For the 2021 Camry purchased new, this warranty will expire in 2024 at the 3-year mark assuming it was purchased new in 2021. Or if it reaches 36,000 miles. However, at the moment it is still active.

Powertrain Warranty

The Powertrain Warranty covers repairs needed to fix defects in materials or workmanship in the engine, transmission/transaxle, front-wheel-drive system, rear-wheel-drive system, and restraint system. For the 2021 Toyota Camry, the Powertrain Warranty is 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. Assuming this vehicle was purchased new in 2021, the 5-year Powertrain Warranty will expire in 2026 based on the time limit, even if the mileage is under 60,000 miles at that point. 

This means that as of 2023, the Powertrain Warranty is still active for the 2021 Camry. Be sure to refer to your warranty information to understand exactly what is covered by the Powertrain Warranty.

Corrosion Perforation Warranty

The Rust Perforation Limited Warranty covers the repair or replacement of any original body panel that develops perforation from corrosion (rust-through). For the 2021 Toyota Camry, the Rust Perforation Limited Warranty term is 5 years, regardless of mileage. Assuming this vehicle was purchased new in 2021, the 5-year Rust Perforation Limited Warranty will expire in 2026 based on the time limit. The unlimited mileage provision means the warranty will remain active as long as the 5-year time period has not yet passed.

 As of 2023, the Rust Perforation Limited Warranty is still active for the 2021 Camry. Refer to your warranty guide for complete details on what body panels are covered by the Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.

Air Conditioning Warranty

The Air Conditioning Warranty covers repairs and adjustments needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship related to the air conditioning system. It is in effect for 12 months or 12,000 miles from the vehicle’s in-service date, whichever occurs first. For a vehicle that entered service in 2021, the 12-month/12,000-mile Air Conditioning Warranty coverage expired in 2022. 

Battery Warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty covers the battery and repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship. The battery-specific coverage is not mentioned in the warranty guide, therefore we will assume it is covered under the Basic Warranty. This warranty covers 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, for the 2021 Toyota Camry. Therefore, the battery warranty coverage for this vehicle would expire in 2024, assuming it was put into service in 2021. 

Since it is now 2023, the 3-year/36,000-mile battery is still active. However, the warranty does not cover damage or failures resulting from factors like improper maintenance, alterations, unauthorized modifications, accidents, or environmental conditions. Only defects from materials or workmanship are covered.

Tire Warranty

The tires on the 2021 Toyota Camry are covered by the tire manufacturer’s warranty, not Toyota’s warranty. Tire warranties can vary by manufacturer, but typically cover defects in materials and workmanship for a time ranging from 1-6 years and a mileage range of 20,000-80,000 miles. For example, if the Camry had Bridgestone tires with a 5-year/50,000-mile warranty, that coverage would expire in 2026 assuming the vehicle was new in 2021. 

Since it is 2023 now, the tire warranty is likely still active through 2026 unless the mileage limit has been exceeded. The tire warranty does not cover damage from things like road hazards, improper maintenance, overloading, racing, and curb damage. Only defects in materials and workmanship are covered.

Federal Emissions Warranty

The Federal Emission Control Warranty covers repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship that would cause the 2021 Toyota Camry to fail an EPA-approved emissions test. This warranty covers 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Therefore, for a Camry first sold in 2021, this warranty would expire in 2023 after 2 years. 

The Federal Emission Control Warranty does not cover damage or failures resulting from factors like improper maintenance, unauthorized modifications, accidents, or replacement parts not equivalent to original Toyota parts. Only defects in materials or workmanship that cause emissions test failures are covered. Since it is now 2023, the 2-year/24,000-mile Federal Emission Control Warranty has expired for a Camry first sold in 2021 depending on your in-service date.

The Clean Air Act

The Clean Air Act requires vehicle manufacturers to warranty emissions control parts that fail and cause the vehicle to exceed federal emissions standards. For the 2021 Toyota Camry described in the warranty document, this would be covered under the Federal Emission Control Warranty, which covers repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship that cause the vehicle to fail an EPA emissions test. This warranty covers 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first. 

So for a Camry originally sold in 2021, the Clean Air Act emissions warranty mandated by the Federal Emission Control Warranty would expire in 2023 after 2 years. Since it is now 2023, the Clean Air Act emissions warranty coverage has expired for this 2021 Camry. The Clean Air Act provided the consumer protections of the 2-year/24,000 mile Federal Emission Control Warranty for this vehicle when it was new. 

California Emissions Warranty

The California Emissions Warranty covers repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship in emission-related parts. This includes components like the engine control module, catalytic converter, and oxygen sensors. The warranty has two durations:

The Short-Term Defect Warranty covers specified emission-related parts for 3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. So for a vehicle purchased in 2021, this coverage would expire in 2024, assuming the vehicle was driven fewer than 50,000 miles in the first 3 years.

The Long-Term Defect Warranty covers additional specified parts, like the engine control module and catalytic converter, for 7 years or 70,000 miles from the vehicle’s in-service date, whichever comes first. Therefore, for a 2021 vehicle, the Long-Term Defect Warranty expires in 2028 unless the 70,000-mile limit is reached sooner.

The California Emissions Warranty does not cover conditions like damage from accidents, misuse, or lack of proper maintenance. See the warranty booklet for full details on coverage exclusions.

2021 Toyota Camry Recalls

No recalls for the 2021 Toyota Camry.

Extended Warranties

Extended Warranty Available Upon Car Purchase

The maintenance guide does not indicate that any extended warranty was offered by Toyota at the time of purchase for this 2021 Toyota Camry. An extended warranty, also known as a vehicle service contract, can provide additional protection beyond the original factory warranty. The best way to find out if an extended warranty was purchased would be to check the original paperwork from when the Camry was purchased in 2021.

Any extended warranty coverage would be indicated there. If no extended warranty was noted on the original purchase documents, then it’s likely none was purchased. Since extended warranties are optional, there may not be any extended coverage beyond the original factory warranty for this particular Camry. The consumer would need to check their paperwork to confirm whether an extended warranty was purchased.

Extended Warranty Available Now

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2021 Toyota Camry Warranty Brochure/Booklet

If you want a more comprehensive look at the warranty coverage that has expired and what coverage may still be available, you can read Toyota’s warranty booklet. It provides detailed information about coverage, including exclusions.

Click here to download and read the 2021 Toyota Camry warranty brochure.

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