Model year
2016 Toyota Camry
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 184 complaints for the 2016 Toyota Camry (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 5 complaints under CAMRY HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (34), AIR BAGS (29), STEERING (25). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–40 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,700–$2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 454 complaints
- 2001 272 complaints
- 2002 953 complaints
- 2003 782 complaints
- 2004 638 complaints
- 2005 721 complaints
- 2006 317 complaints
- 2007 2,888 complaints
- 2008 933 complaints
- 2009 1,293 complaints
- 2010 604 complaints
- 2011 601 complaints
- 2012 590 complaints
- 2013 274 complaints
- 2014 455 complaints
- 2015 271 complaints
- 2016 184 complaints
- 2017 148 complaints
- 2018 750 complaints
- 2019 400 complaints
- 2020 275 complaints
- 2021 157 complaints
- 2022 63 complaints
- 2023 65 complaints
- 2024 52 complaints
- 2025 173 complaints
- 2026 144 complaints
Recalls
16V420000 · Jun 9, 2016
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 added weight of the installed accessories.…
16V215000 · Apr 14, 2016
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 front passenger seat air bag system may…
Complaints
184 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 41, fire flag on 2, injury field 35, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CAMRY HYBRID | 1 | 5 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.111 | NHTSA photo |
| HV 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.111 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 34 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Camry Hybrid LE · 2.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 42 | 38 | 40 | — | — | $1,700 |
| Camry Hybrid XLE/SE · 2.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 40 | 37 | 39 | — | — | $1,700 |
| Camry · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Toyota Camry at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.