2016 Toyota Camry: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2016 Toyota Camry, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

Moderate caution

A notable history on record — read the details and ask the right questions.

2Safety recalls
182Owner complaints
4Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

2 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

Equipment:Other:Labels
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 adde
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
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 fr

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Airbag warnings / non-deployment — 4 owner complaints
Stalling / loss of power while driving — 4 owner complaints
Excessive oil consumption — 3 owner complaints
Paint peeling / rust — 3 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Unknown Or Other
36
Air Bags
30
Steering
24
Vehicle Speed Control
22
Service Brakes
20
Structure
18

Is 2016 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Toyota Camry years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013
301
2015
268
2016 ◀ this
182
2017
148
2018
726
2019
385
2020
263
2021
152

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Camry have?

The 2016 Toyota Camry has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2016 Toyota Camry?

NHTSA has 182 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Toyota Camry. The most-reported issues are airbag warnings / non-deployment, stalling / loss of power while driving, excessive oil consumption. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.