2016 Toyota Camry Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camry years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 25th of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 184 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Camry. That ranks 25th out of 30 Camry model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (34 complaints, 18%), typically at around 29,443 miles. Complaints mention 41 crashes, 2 fires, 35 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 184owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 41complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Toyota Camry problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 34 | 18% | 29,443 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 31 | 17% | 50,099 | — | — |
| Steering | 25 | 14% | 59,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 12% | 10,567 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 21 | 11% | 30,481 | — | — |
| Structure | 20 | 11% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 18 | 10% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 10% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 17 | 9% | 20,355 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 5% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 8 | 4% | 8,214 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 3% | 36,845 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 3% | 32,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 2% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 2% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | 1,800 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | 66,211 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | 39,368 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 6,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Toyota Camry recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon and Camry vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015 to March 4, 2016. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the front passenger seat air bag system may have been improperly calibrated. As a result, the front passenger air bag and the front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended in certain crash scenarios. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the OCS, free of charge. The recall began by May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0J.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 2016 Toyota Camry SE with the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. The vehicle currently has approximately 155,000 miles and is experiencing excessive engine oil consumption. The engine requires oil to be added approximately every 800â1,000 miles despite regular maintenance and the use of…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Toyota Camry. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 163,000, and at the time of the registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 293,148.
The factory-applied paint (Toyota color code 070, Blizzard Pearl) is delaminating and peeling off both the driver-side and passenger-side A-pillars, exposing primer underneath. The clear coat and color coat are separating from the substrate in sheets. This is not impact damage or external wear â…
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving the vehicle, the vehicle was involved in a front-end crash while making a left turn at an intersection. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact. The contact's daughter suffered bruising to the chest and…
1. Component / System Failed: - The primary exterior paint and clear coat layer completely separated from the factory electro-coat (E-coat) primer on the vehicle's body structure (specifically near the rear quarter panel, roof pillar, and doors). The vehicle and affected component are available for…
Other Toyota Camry years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 51 | 1 |
| 2023 Camry | 65 | 2 |
| 2022 Camry | 62 | 1 |
| 2021 Camry | 157 | 1 |
| 2020 Camry | 275 | 3 |
| 2019 Camry | 398 | 6 |
| 2018 Camry | 748 | 8 |
| 2017 Camry | 148 | 3 |
| 2016 | 184 | 2 |
| 2015 Camry | 271 | 1 |
| 2014 Camry | 455 | 3 |
| 2013 Camry | 274 | 2 |
| 2012 Camry | 590 | 2 |
| 2011 Camry | 601 | 5 |
| 2010 Camry | 604 | 9 |
| 2009 Camry | 1,293 | 10 |
| 2008 Camry | 933 | 7 |
| 2007 Camry | 2,887 | 9 |
| 2006 Camry | 317 | 5 |
| 2005 Camry | 721 | 5 |
| 2004 Camry | 638 | 3 |
| 2003 Camry | 781 | 1 |
| 2002 Camry | 953 | 4 |
| 2001 Camry | 272 | 2 |
| 2000 Camry | 454 | 2 |
| 1999 Camry | 501 | 1 |
| 1998 Camry | 600 | 2 |
| 1997 Camry | 555 | 3 |
| 1996 Camry | 417 | 2 |
| 1995 Camry | 303 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Camry?
Owners most often report unknown or other, air bags, steering problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 34 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Toyota Camry?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Toyota Camry a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camry model years, the 2016 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.