2021 Toyota Camry maintenance schedule
Every service on the 2021 Camry, with its interval and an estimated cost.
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The 2021 Toyota Camry oil change interval is every 10,000 mi or 12 months, whichever comes first (estimated cost $45-$90). Normal: replace every 10,000 mi / 12 months. The 10k interval applies only with the certified oil: SAE 0W-16 on the A25A-FKS 2.5L and the hybrid, SAE 0W-20 on the 2GR-FKS V6; if 0W-20 (2.5L) or 5W-20 (V6) is used instead, it must be replaced at a 5,000-mile / 6-month interval. Capacity with filter (owner's manual, both units given): A25A-FKS 4.8 qt (4.5 L); 2GR-FKS V6 5.7 qt (5.4 L); hybrid A25A-FXS 4.8 qt (4.5 L). Oil grade: API SN/RC (2.5L, 2019/2021 manuals) or ILSAC GF-6B (2.5L, 2023 manual); V6 ILSAC GF-5 (2019/2021) or GF-6A (2023). Severe: replace every 5,000 mi / 6 months, regardless of oil used, when driving primarily on dirt or dusty roads; towing, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading; repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32F/0C; extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for a long distance (police, taxi, door-to-door delivery).
- Engine Coolant
- 100,000mi
- ≈ 161,000km
- 120 mo
- Brake Inspection
- 5,000mi
- ≈ 8,000km
- 6 mo
- Tire Rotation
- 5,000mi
- ≈ 8,000km
- 6 mo
- Cabin Air Filter
- 10,000mi
- ≈ 16,000km
- 12 mo
Service intervals
From the 2021 Toyota Camry schedule.
| Service | Every | Est. Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil & FilterSafety itemNormal: replace every 10,000 mi / 12 months. The 10k interval applies only with the certified oil: SAE 0W-16 on the A25A-FKS 2.5L and the hybrid, SAE 0W-20 on the 2GR-FKS V6; if 0W-20 (2.5L) or 5W-20 (V6) is used instead, it must be replaced at a 5,000-mile / 6-month interval. Capacity with filter (owner's manual, both units given): A25A-FKS 4.8 qt (4.5 L); 2GR-FKS V6 5.7 qt (5.4 L); hybrid A25A-FXS 4.8 qt (4.5 L). Oil grade: API SN/RC (2.5L, 2019/2021 manuals) or ILSAC GF-6B (2.5L, 2023 manual); V6 ILSAC GF-5 (2019/2021) or GF-6A (2023). Severe: replace every 5,000 mi / 6 months, regardless of oil used, when driving primarily on dirt or dusty roads; towing, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading; repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32F/0C; extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for a long distance (police, taxi, door-to-door delivery). | 10,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 16,000 km / 12 mo | $45-$90 | |
| Tire RotationEvery 5,000 mi / 6 months on all XV70 Camry and Camry Hybrid. | 5,000 mi / 6 mo≈ 8,000 km / 6 mo | $20-$40 | |
| Cabin Air FilterReplace at every 10,000 mi / 12 months service (Camry-specific; Corolla/Highlander replace at 30k). Applies to gas and hybrid. | 10,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 16,000 km / 12 mo | $15-$30 | |
| Engine Air FilterReplace every 30,000 mi / 36 months. Severe (dirt or dusty roads): inspect the engine air filter at every 5,000-mile service. | 30,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 48,000 km / 36 mo | $15-$35 | |
| Spark Plugs2.5L gas and hybrid: replace at 120,000 mi / 144 months. DENSO FC16HR-Q8 iridium, gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm). | 120,000 mi / 144 mo≈ 193,000 km / 144 mo | $120-$250 | |
| Spark Plugs (V6)3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS) only: replace at 60,000 mi / 72 months (and again at 120,000). DENSO FK20HBR8, gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm). Required under the Emissions Control Warranty. | 60,000 mi / 72 mo≈ 97,000 km / 72 mo | $120-$250 | |
| Engine CoolantSafety itemFirst replacement at 100,000 mi / 120 months, then every 50,000 mi / 60 months; inspected at every 15,000-mile service. Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (or equivalent non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, non-borate long-life hybrid OAT ethylene-glycol coolant). Capacity (reference, both units given): A25A-FKS 7.3 qt (6.9 L); 2GR-FKS V6 9.1 qt (8.6 L); hybrid gasoline engine circuit 6.4 qt (6.1 L). | 100,000 mi / 120 mo≈ 161,000 km / 120 mo | $90-$160 | |
| Inverter Coolant (Hybrid)Hybrid only: separate power control unit circuit. First replacement at 150,000 mi / 180 months, then every 50,000 mi / 60 months. Capacity (reference): power control unit 1.9 qt (1.8 L). | 150,000 mi / 180 mo≈ 241,000 km / 180 mo | $80-$140 | |
| Brake Fluid (inspect level/condition)Toyota's US schedule only inspects brake fluid level/condition (under 'Inspect and adjust all fluid levels' at every 5,000-mile service); it schedules no time-based replacement. | 5,000 mi / 6 mo≈ 8,000 km / 6 mo | — | |
| Brake InspectionSafety itemVisually inspect brake linings/drums and pads/discs every 5,000 mi / 6 months; at every 30,000 mi / 36 months inspect with 'thickness measurement and disc runout', plus brake lines and hoses every 15,000 mi / 18 months. | 5,000 mi / 6 mo≈ 8,000 km / 6 mo | — | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid (8-speed, inspect)Gas 8-speed automatic. Normal schedule only inspects 'Automatic transmission for signs of leakage' and 'Automatic transmission fluid cooler hoses and connections' every 30,000 mi / 36 months; no normal replacement. Severe: replace at 60,000 and 120,000 mi when towing, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading, or with extensive idling/low-speed driving for a long distance. Capacity (reference): A25A-FKS 7.7 qt (7.3 L); 2GR-FKS 7.9 qt (7.5 L); Toyota Genuine ATF WS. | 30,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 48,000 km / 36 mo | — | |
| Hybrid Transaxle Fluid (eCVT, inspect)Camry Hybrid transaxle. Normal schedule only inspects 'Automatic transmission for signs of leakage' every 30,000 mi / 36 months. Severe: replace at 60,000 and 120,000 mi when towing, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading. Capacity (reference): 4.1 qt (3.9 L), Toyota Genuine ATF WS. | 30,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 48,000 km / 36 mo | — | |
| Drive Belt InspectionGas engines only (hybrid guides list no accessory drive belt). Initial inspection at 60,000 mi / 72 months, then every 15,000 mi / 18 months. | 60,000 mi / 72 mo≈ 97,000 km / 72 mo | — | |
| Suspension & Steering InspectionInspect ball joints and dust covers, steering gear, steering linkage and boots, drive shaft boots and brake lines/hoses every 15,000 mi / 18 months. Severe (dirt or dusty roads): ball joints, drive shaft boots and steering linkage at every 5,000-mile service. | 15,000 mi / 18 mo≈ 24,000 km / 18 mo | — | |
| HV Battery Cooling Intake Filter (clean)Hybrid only: inspect the HV battery cooling intake filter at every 5,000-mile service and clean it every 20,000 mi. | 20,000 mi≈ 32,000 km | — | |
| Rear Differential Fluid (AWD, inspect)AWD (2.5L gas, 2020+) only. Normal: inspect rear differential oil every 15,000 mi / 18 months. Severe: replace every 15,000 mi when towing, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading. Capacity (reference): 0.52 qt (0.50 L), Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5. | 15,000 mi / 18 mo≈ 24,000 km / 18 mo | — | |
| Transfer Case Fluid (AWD, inspect)AWD (2.5L gas, 2020+) only. Normal: inspect transfer case oil every 15,000 mi / 18 months. Severe: replace every 15,000 mi when towing, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading. Capacity (reference): 0.47 qt (0.45 L), Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5. | 15,000 mi / 18 mo≈ 24,000 km / 18 mo | — | |
| Propeller Shaft Bolt Re-torque (AWD)AWD only. Normal every 15,000 mi / 18 months; severe (dirt/dusty roads incl. salted roads, or towing/heavy loading): every 5,000 mi. | 15,000 mi / 18 mo≈ 24,000 km / 18 mo | — | |
| Vacuum Pump for Brake Booster (V6)3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS) only: replace the vacuum pump for the brake booster at 120,000 mi / 144 months. | 120,000 mi / 144 mo≈ 193,000 km / 144 mo | — | |
| Vacuum Pump for Brake Booster (2.5L, inspect)2.5L A25A-FKS (non-hybrid) only: inspect the vacuum pump for the brake booster at 120,000 mi / 144 months. | 120,000 mi / 144 mo≈ 193,000 km / 144 mo | — |
≈ converted from the other unit and rounded.
Est. costs are US-typical, in USD.
Common questions about the 2021 Toyota Camry
How often does a 2021 Toyota Camry need an oil change?
The 2021 Toyota Camry oil change interval is every 10,000 mi or 12 months, whichever comes first (estimated cost $45-$90). Normal: replace every 10,000 mi / 12 months. The 10k interval applies only with the certified oil: SAE 0W-16 on the A25A-FKS 2.5L and the hybrid, SAE 0W-20 on the 2GR-FKS V6; if 0W-20 (2.5L) or 5W-20 (V6) is used instead, it must be replaced at a 5,000-mile / 6-month interval. Capacity with filter (owner's manual, both units given): A25A-FKS 4.8 qt (4.5 L); 2GR-FKS V6 5.7 qt (5.4 L); hybrid A25A-FXS 4.8 qt (4.5 L). Oil grade: API SN/RC (2.5L, 2019/2021 manuals) or ILSAC GF-6B (2.5L, 2023 manual); V6 ILSAC GF-5 (2019/2021) or GF-6A (2023). Severe: replace every 5,000 mi / 6 months, regardless of oil used, when driving primarily on dirt or dusty roads; towing, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading; repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32F/0C; extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for a long distance (police, taxi, door-to-door delivery).
What maintenance does a 2021 Toyota Camry need?
The services not to skip on a 2021 Toyota Camry: engine oil & filter every 10,000 mi / 12 mo; engine coolant every 100,000 mi / 120 mo; brake inspection every 5,000 mi / 6 mo. The table above lists every service with its interval and an estimated cost.