2016 Toyota Camry Safety Report
2016 Toyota Camry Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2016 Toyota Camry
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2016 Toyota Camry. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (2) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (178) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 40 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2017 | Compare against the 2017 Toyota Camry with 145 complaints and 3 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2018 | Check the 2018 Toyota Camry before buying across this generation. |
Toyota Camry Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Toyota Camry years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Toyota Camry | 145 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Toyota Camry | 264 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2018 Toyota Camry | 695 | 8 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | 359 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Toyota Camry | 254 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2021 Toyota Camry | 145 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2016 Toyota Camry Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2016 Toyota Camry, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
20 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Toyota onlyAir Bags
18 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Toyota onlySteering
16 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Toyota onlyPower Train
11 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Toyota onlyVehicle Speed Control
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Vehicle Speed Control issues Toyota onlyService Brakes
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Toyota onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2016 Toyota Camry
Reliability Score
The 2016 Toyota Camry receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2016 Toyota Camry
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2016 Toyota Camry
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2016 Toyota Camry:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags Recalled for sensor and occupant classification issues. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is addressing this with a recall. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Steering Recalled for steering issues. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC is addressing this with a recall. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Power Train Recalled for power train and vehicle speed control issues. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Service Brakes Recalled for service brake issues. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2016 Toyota Camry:
20% of recalls are related to air bags.
16% of recalls are related to steering issues.
11% of recalls are related to power train problems.
8% of recalls are related to vehicle speed control issues.
Recall Details for the 2016 Toyota Camry
The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2016 Toyota Camry by NHTSA:
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."
Consequence: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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 Mo...
Consequence: Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2016 Toyota Camry
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2016 Toyota Camry with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 10 complaints involved crashes. 4 reported injuries or fatalities.
WAS GLIDING INTO MY GARAGE FOOT WAS ON BRAKE, (SO NO SPEED AT ALL) WHEN I HEARD A SUDDEN ENGINE ROAR AND CAR PICKED UP SPEED AND WAS PROPELLING ME TOWARD THE BACK WALL OF THE GARAGE. I IMMEDIATELY JAMMED ON MY BRAKE BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP BEFORE HITTING RACKS AND WALL AT THE BACK OF MY GARAGE. THIS ACCELERATION OF THE CAR RESULTED IN PROPERTY DAMAGE TO CAR AND AND PROPERTY.
The driver door began to rattle when the door was closed or when driving down the road. I took it to my Toyota dealer and when they removed the door panel they found the intrusion bar's weld had failed. They confirmed it was a safety issue and referred me to their body shop. The body shop informed they are not allowed to reweld the bar and the only fix is to replace the door. This car has never be...
The radio touchscreen does not work and the buttons on the steering wheel do not function as well. I am unable to touch the screen and the radio changes stations abruptly without me touching it. I am unable to listen to music or change the radio to Bluetooth to listen to my music on my phone.
Malfunction of connections to radio system. All buttons surrounding radio, including radio control buttons on steering wheel, do not function. The screen still turns on and displays the typical home screen but the screen does not function either leaving the radio system stuck on the home screen. Again , none of the buttons and/or screen functions work connected to the radio. The clock time is stil...
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the seat belts of the driver’s and passenger’s side rear seats failed to retract, causing concerns for the contact. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the seat belt retractors were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not...
Car accident, got hit from the front and back. Car is totaled from the accident, airbags failed to deploy
The engine quit running whenever the headlights, turn signals, or wipers were turned on. This was obviously a serious safety problem when driving! It began intermittently on 6/30/25, but it became a consistent problem by 7/7/25, so I took the car to the closest Toyota Dealership for evaluation. I can provide their service report to you if requested. It took them 6 hours and $1000 to diagnose t...
the engine pull broke. the mechanics told me it’s a common issue with toyota so why is there not a recall. it causes the car to stall and today it would not go forward. this is safety issue if it happens while i’m driving
I have a 2016 Toyota Camry LE and I'm having problems with the shaft and that is dangerous. I see that other Camry's are having the same problem as my car is. I think this problem need to be reported as a recall.
Radio stopped working
Subject: Investigation Request: Excessive Oil Consumption in 2012-2017 Toyota 2.5L Engines To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to request an investigation into a critical defect with Toyota’s 2.5L 4-cylinder engines in 2012-2017 vehicles, including my 2016 Toyota Camry SE. Despite regular maintenance and timely oil changes, my vehicle began consuming oil excessively around 120,000 miles, leadin...
While loading groceries in my trunk, the torsion bar sheared off and broke (the hook part). It fell hard on my shoulder (fortunately not my neck or head). I have never seen steel actually break rather than bend. I tried to fix it but could not. Trunk is heavy and unstable (falls easily), as is part of car in back. Went to Toyota dealer and found out no recall, and "iffy" fix. They wanted $488.5...
The car is beige and peeling everywhere. I know there is a recall for paint for white and Blizzard, but its doing the same for the beige color. I would like it repainted.
Radio screen failure.
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, during sunny or rainy weather conditions, the rearview camera image was not working as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the contact was advised that the failure may be related with a faulty light bulb; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufac...
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the "Check Charging System," message was displayed and the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independ...
Hit a dog on the highway at 66 mph on the passenger front and all of the airbags deployed except the one on the passenger side front. Driver is fine, the poor dog did not make it. Now the car is a total loss.
Malfunction of connections to radio system. All buttons surrounding radio, including radio control buttons on steering wheel, do not function. The screen still turns on and displays the typical homescreen but the screen does not function either leaving the radio system stuck on the home screen. Again , none of the buttons and/or screen functions work connected to the radio. The clock time is still...
Vehicle- 2016 Toyota Camry As I was making a slight turn on the highway, my steering wheel began to sparatically veering left and right, which resulted in me hitting a curb, not once but twice. Due to the heavy impact and harsh involuntary, out of control steering the airbag should have deployed. However, it failed to do so. Instead, only the "airbag light" came on my dashboard along with wa...
Erratic steering issue related to weak car battery. I have a 2016 Toyota Camry XLE. The car began pulling to the left then to the right while driving down a straight and even road. The car would then resume normal steering for a minute or two, then the erratic steering behavior would resume for several minutes. In addition, the steering wheel would not return to center after making left or right t...
Showing 20 of 178 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2016 Toyota Camry
Has the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY been recalled?
Yes, the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY has 2 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY have?
The 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY has 178 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 38 involved crashes. 33 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY?
The 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY involve unknown or other (20 complaints), air bags (18 complaints), steering (16 complaints). Other affected components include power train, vehicle speed control, service brakes.
How many crash reports does the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY have?
There are 38 crash reports associated with the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY out of 178 total complaints (21.3% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY have?
There are 2 fire reports for the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY out of 178 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY.
How many injuries are reported for the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY?
33 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY is acceptable with caveats. It has 178 complaints, 2 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY?
The components with the most failures on the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (20 complaints), 2. AIR BAGS (18 complaints), 3. STEERING (16 complaints), 4. POWER TRAIN (11 complaints), 5. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (8 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 20 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY?
Be cautious of air bag and steering issues. Ensure your vehicle is up to date with recalls and service. The 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY has 178 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY?
The 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 178 owner complaints, 2 recalls, and 40 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Air Bags and Steering.
What are the known issues with the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY?
Known issues with the 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY include: Air Bags, Steering, Power Train, Service Brakes. These are based on patterns found across 178 NHTSA complaints. 2 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2016 Toyota Camry?
Yes, there are recalls for air bags and steering issues. Check for recalls and service your vehicle accordingly.
What are the most common issues with the 2016 Toyota Camry?
The most common issues are air bags and steering problems, followed by power train and service brake issues.
Can you explain the engine and power train issues?
Engine and power train issues include problems with the power train and vehicle speed control, leading to recalls.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of air bag and steering issues. Ensure your vehicle is up to date with recalls and service.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2016 Toyota Camry
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2016 Toyota Camry. The data includes 178 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 2 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 38 reported crashes, 2 fire incidents, 33 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2016 Toyota Camry an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16