2016 Toyota Camry reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2016 Toyota Camry holds 188 complaints after 11 years, a rate of 27 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Camry years here — over the median of the other years, which is 23. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Labels and Occupant classification.

2015 Toyota Camry SE — Photo by Ghostofakina, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

188

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (31 of 188), then Steering (25) and Speed control (22). Those filings include 41 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 24 that report an injury.

Next to 2015 and 2017

The 2015 Camry has 271 complaints, 25 per year, and the 2017 has 148 complaints, 21 per year. The 2016 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2017.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2016 Toyota Camry. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

Recall Labels 2016-06-09 · NHTSA campaign 16V420000

Summary 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."

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 service at 1-866-405-4226.

Recall air bags, sensor, occupant classification 2016-04-14 · NHTSA campaign 16V215000

Summary 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."

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 for this recall is G0J.

Complaints by component (188 total)

Air bags

Steering

Speed control

Electrical system

Structure

Service brakes

Powertrain

Engine

Seat belts

Wheels

Fuel and propulsion system

Seats

Exterior lighting

Suspension

Visibility

Visibility and wipers

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Engine and engine cooling

Hydraulic brakes

Latches, locks, and linkages

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"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…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-09-11
"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…"
Structure · filed 2026-09-08
"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…"
Air bags · filed 2026-09-08
"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…"
Structure · filed 2026-08-03
"Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Toyota Camry. The vehicle was a private sale from Facebook Marketplace. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle experienced various mechanic…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-07-17

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2016 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2016 Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Camry	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Front-wheel drive	25	34	28 MPG	$2300
Camry	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Front-wheel drive	21	30	25 MPG	$2600
Camry hybrid LE	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Front-wheel drive	42	38	40 MPG	$1600
Camry hybrid XLE/SE	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Front-wheel drive	40	37	39 MPG	$1650

Specs and fitment

7th generation, 2012–2017

Body styles Sedan

Oil 0W-20 (2.5L and 3.5L; 5W-20 only if 0W-20 is unavailable) , 4.6 qt capacity

Tire size 215/55R17 (LE/SE) to 235/55R18 (XLE); 225/45R18 (SE/XSE)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 13V-442 covers certain 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. The air conditioning condenser drain hose may become clogged, water may accumulate in the condenser housing, and water may leak through a seam onto the air bag control module, which can cause a short circuit of the module. Dealers seal the condenser housing and install a protective cover on the air bag control module. Recall 14V-576 covers certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment. Dealers replace any suspect fuel delivery pipes.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Toyota Camry reliable?

What are common problems with a 2016 Toyota Camry?

Is the 2016 Toyota Camry more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2016 Toyota Camry been recalled?

The 2016 Toyota Camry has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Toyota Camry?

Owners have filed 188 complaints about the 2016 Toyota Camry with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2016 Toyota Camry get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 Toyota Camry is 33 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2020 Toyota Camry?

8th generation (2018-2024).

Is the 2025 Toyota Camry available with a non-hybrid engine in the US?

In the United States, every 2025 Camry trim uses the hybrid powertrain; gasoline-only and V6 engines are not offered.