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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.

Platform Architecture: 7th Generation (XV50) • Production Span: 2015–2017 • Platform Code: K • Lifecycle Note: Facelift (2015–2017)
Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 185 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Air Bags (20 / 11%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 40 crash / 2 fire / 23 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 25–40 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Toyota Camry?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

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.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Toyota Camry?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Toyota Camry?

Summary of 185 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
185
Crash Reports
40
Fire Reports
2
Complaints w/ Injury
23
Total Injuries
34

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Air Bags 20 complaints (15 crashes)
Steering 16 complaints (1 crash)
Powertrain 11 complaints (2 crashes)
Structure & Body 11 complaints
Service Brakes 8 complaints (2 crashes)

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.

View all 2016 Toyota Camry problems & component breakdown (60 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Toyota Camry?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #17V462000 Active Recall
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.
NHTSA Campaign #16V420000 Active Recall
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.
NHTSA Campaign #16V215000 Active Recall
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.
View all 2016 Toyota Camry recalls & campaign history (3 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2016 Toyota Camry

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 Toyota Camry

How many safety recalls does the 2016 Toyota Camry have?

The 2016 Toyota Camry is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Camry?

NHTSA records list 185 consumer defect complaints for the 2016 Toyota Camry. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Air Bags, appearing in 20 filings (11% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2016 Toyota Camry?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2016 Toyota Camry earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2016 Toyota Camry get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2016 Toyota Camry range from 25 to 40 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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