2021 Toyota Camry: Oil leaking
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2021 Camry report: oil leaking. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 67,000 miles.
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints for the 2021 Camry in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11763848 (filed 09/12/2026): “Power loss, had to pull off road. multiple fault codes on this event. 2 broken plastic parts in intake duct, one stuck in throttle body butterfly. cleared plastic parts from intake to get home. later determined 2 of 4 intake resonator tube internal catch bevel…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11707970 (filed 12/31/2025): “The contact owns a 2021 toyota camry. the contact stated that after starting the engine, the warning message "engine maintenance required" was displayed. the local dealer was contacted and informed that there were no recalls or extended warranties related to t…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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