2016 Toyota Camry Problems
What owners have reported about the 2016 Toyota Camry, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2016 Toyota Camry a good year?
It's one of the better years for the Camry. Owners have filed 184 complaints with NHTSA, the 12th most of 17 Camry model years. The most reported problems involve the airbags, steering and acceleration and speed control.
184 complaints 2 recalls, 1 injury risk 12th worst of 17 Camry years
Top 2016 Toyota Camry problems
Airbag problems
31 complaints (17%) name the airbags, most often the side / window and front passenger.
Steering problems
25 complaints (14%) name the steering.
Acceleration problems
22 complaints (12%) name the acceleration and speed control.
Electrical problems
21 complaints (11%) name the electrical system, most often the speedometer / odometer.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (111 of 184). The amber line is the middle value, about 32,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2016 Toyota Camry recalls
Labels
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." An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge.
Recall 16V420000 · Jun 2016Passenger air bag may not deploy properly
Injury riskThe system that turns the front passenger air bags on or off may be miscalibrated, so the passenger air bag and knee air bag might not deploy as intended in some crashes. This raises the risk of injury to the front passenger.
Fix: The dealer will recalibrate the occupant classification system at no cost to you.
Recall 16V215000 · Apr 2016Get an email when your 2016 Toyota Camry gets a new recall
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Camry years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
Common questions
Is the 2016 Toyota Camry a reliable year?
It's one of the better years for the Camry. Owners have filed 184 complaints with NHTSA, the 12th most of 17 Camry model years. The most reported problems involve the airbags, steering and acceleration and speed control.
What are the most common 2016 Toyota Camry problems?
Owners most often report problems with the airbags, steering, acceleration and speed control and electrical system. 31 complaints (17%) name the airbags, most often the side / window and front passenger.
At what mileage do 2016 Toyota Camry airbags problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 26,000–72,000 miles, with a middle value near 50,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Camry have?
2. Labels (16V420000); Passenger air bag may not deploy properly (16V215000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2016 Toyota Camry?
Ask for service records covering the airbags, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2024, 2022 and 2023 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.