2016 Toyota Camry problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (22) · Steering (20) · Air Bags (19)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
115 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:other:labels 2016-06-09 · campaign 16V420000 · 4,253 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: 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. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification 2016-04-14 · campaign 16V215000 · 58,515 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (291)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Electrical System 2025-06-13 · T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Service Campaign
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-12-05 · T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film wi
Showing the 6 most recent of 291 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-28 · Engine“i own a 2016 toyota camry se with the 2.5l 4-cylinder engine. the vehicle currently has approximately 155,000 miles and is experiencing excessive engine oil consumption. the engine requires oil to be added approximately every 800–1,000 miles despite regular maintenance and the use of full-synthetic high-mileage motor oil. the spark plugs were also…”
2026-09-11 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 293,148 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2016 toyota camry. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 163,000, and at the time of the registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 293,148.…”
2026-09-08 · Structure:body“the factory-applied paint (toyota color code 070, blizzard pearl) is delaminating and peeling off both the driver-side and passenger-side a-pillars, exposing primer underneath. the clear coat and color coat are separating from the substrate in sheets. this is not impact damage or external wear — it is a failure of paint adhesion. toyota has acknow…”
2026-09-08 · Air Bags · 120,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2016 toyota camry. the contact stated that while his daughter was driving the vehicle, the vehicle was involved in a front-end crash while making a left turn at an intersection. the air bags failed to deploy upon impact. the contact's daughter suffered bruising to the chest and stomach but had not yet sought medical attention. a …”
2026-08-03 · Structure:body“1. component / system failed: - the primary exterior paint and clear coat layer completely separated from the factory electro-coat (e-coat) primer on the vehicle's body structure (specifically near the rear quarter panel, roof pillar, and doors). the vehicle and affected component are available for inspection upon request. 2. safety / risk to safe…”
2026-07-17 · Steering“the vehicle touch screen stopped working. it doesn't allow the options to be chosen (radio, audio, and general settings) . the screen remains frozen. the estimated cost for repair is $2,000. the steering wheel vibrate and makes noises when vehicle speed is 40 or above. diagnostic reports a steering column replacement. estimated cost $ 800- 2,000…”
2026-07-17 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 257,080 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2016 toyota camry. the vehicle was a private sale from facebook marketplace. the contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle experienced various mechanic failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. at the time of the…”
2026-06-09 · Structure:body:trunk Lid“the metal trunk torsion bar broke with no warning or symptoms while i was sitting in my vehicle with the trunk closed. while it sounds minimal, it caused such a deafening sound i initially thought there had been an explosion in the rear of my vehicle. this occurred a few minutes after i removed an item from the trunk and closed the trunk. i was …”
2026-06-02 · Structure:body“paint delamination. it's a known issue. toyota extended warranty to cover but the local dealership who sold the car is no help. first noticed the paint pealing a few months ago. started small now increasing significantly.…”
2026-05-09 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“my daughter accidentally rear ended someone in her toyota camry. the damage to the front end was severe enough that the car has been totaled but the air bags did not deploy. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.