2016 Toyota Camry Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 189 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

49/100

High Reported Activity — 2016 Toyota Camry

The 2016 Toyota Camry shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

3 recalls on record

189

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Toyota Camry (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels

An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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…

NHTSA #16V420000

🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification

Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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…

NHTSA #16V215000

🔧 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft

A front driveshaft separation would result in a loss of propulsion while driving, and if the driver exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the serial number of the vehicle's drive shaft, replacing any that are affected, free of charge. The recall began on August 11,…

NHTSA #17V462000

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Most Common Problems — 2016 Toyota Camry

Based on 189 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags

Steering

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Power Train

Vehicle Speed Control

Structure

Service Brakes

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Toyota Camry — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Toyota Camry

Is the 2016 Toyota Camry reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Toyota Camry has 3 recall campaigns and 189 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Camry have?

The 2016 Toyota Camry has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Camry?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Toyota Camry are: Air Bags, Steering, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2016 Toyota Camry safe to buy?

The 2016 Toyota Camry has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Toyota Camry should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Camry are: 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2018.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.