The 2016 Toyota Camry is associated with 185 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Air Bags, accounting for 20 reports (11% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.5L 4-Cyl hybrid, 2.5l 4-cyl, and 3.5l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 to 40 MPG combined. The 2016 Toyota Camry belongs to the 7th generation (XV50) Camry platform spanning model years 2015–2017.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 185 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Air Bags (20 / 11%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 40 crash / 2 fire / 23 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 25–40 MPG (4 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Camry Hybrid LE Hybrid | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 42 MPG | 38 MPG | 40 MPG | — | $1,550 / yr |
| Camry Hybrid XLE/SE Hybrid | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 40 MPG | 37 MPG | 39 MPG | — | $1,600 / yr |
| Camry | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 25 MPG | 34 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,200 / yr |
| Camry | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| 4 DR FWD | | | | | 11.1% |
| HV 4 DR FWD | | | | | 11.1% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Toyota Camry models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The front drive shaft may separate.
Free Manufacturer 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, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0M.
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect 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."
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Defect 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."
Free Manufacturer 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.
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