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2016 Toyota CamryProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 257 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
257
Crashes
64
Fires
3
Recalls
2
TSBs
291
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 257 complaints, 64 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission slipping bucking

5 complaints • Severity 6.4/10

$X,XXX
2

uncomfortable seats

3 complaints • Severity 7.3/10

$X,XXX
3

bottoms out over bumps

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
4

poor acceleration

3 complaints • Severity 6.7/10

$X,XXX
5

navigation system not working properly

2 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

29 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 26K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

87
0–30K
33
30–60K
21
60–90K
8
90–120K
6
120–150K
7
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (87 reports) • Median: 26K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (29 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Other34 (13%)
Airbags29 (11%)
Steering25 (10%)
Speed Control22 (9%)
Electrical19 (7%)
Drivetrain18 (7%)
Brakes18 (7%)
Engine18 (7%)

2016 Toyota Camry: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Camry, with 29 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 25,543 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 26K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Camry, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Camry, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Camry, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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15
43
16
35
17
37
18
30
19
30
20
17
21
11
22
8
23
19
24
12
25
13
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Toyota Camry. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

16V215000May 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 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."

16V420000Jul 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. 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."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2016 Toyota Camry NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Toyota Camry is the 2008 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2016 Toyota Camry vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

257

Class avg

190

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 2016.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 257 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2016 Toyota Camry: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Toyota Camry?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Toyota Camry is related to the airbags, with 29 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Toyota Camry reliable?
The 2016 Toyota Camry has 257 complaints, 64 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2016 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA rates the 2016 Toyota Camry 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Toyota Camry problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Toyota Camry has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Camry problems start?
Based on 162 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 25,543 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2016 Toyota Camry data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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