2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices (1) · Service Brakes (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2017-07-20 · campaign 17V462000 · 671 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The front drive shaft may separate.
Risk: A front driveshaft separation would result in a loss of propulsion while driving, and if the driver exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (164)
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.
Engine 2026-02-13 · T-SB-0009-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on ni-mh high voltage (hv) batteries. this bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year repair manual while performing a rescue charge. the grx-5100 should be used wherever the repair manual ref
Engine 2026-02-13 · T-SB-0119-15 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice february 13, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0009-26.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 164 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-06-17 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices · 9,300 mi“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 pe…”
2019-05-13 · Exterior Lighting · 62,220 mi“right headlight will flicker on/off while driving at night. a simple tap to the headlight assembly will cause the headlight to start working again. after a few minutes of driving the headlight goes off again. issue occurs while stationary and when the car is in motion.…”
2018-11-18 · Unknown Or Other · 44,200 mi“i was driving east on marshall ave. in longview texas, to super 1 grocery store, and turn left to park in front of the store. when i turned left the vehicle made a loud poping sound coming from sunroof area. it has been doing it every time i turn left or right as long as there is an uneven road surface that causes the front tires to be at a differe…”
2018-09-13 · Service Brakes · 29,000 mi“bought car at the end of april 2017 and in aug 2018 started having a grinding noise every time i stepped on the break pedal. took car to dealer and they told me it was normal to have that noise that wasn't there before. spent 3 weeks trying to get toyota to fix this issue. car had 29k miles on it. service technicians were extremely rude and kept…”
2016-10-05 · Unknown Or Other · 10,000 mi“while stopped in traffic and foot on break, camry was moving forward while my foot firmly on the break . i pushed even more however the vehicle was moving forward and break was not effective. fearing of hitting the car informs of me i quickly pushed the great from drive to park position. vehicle came to stop 1 inch from front car reare bumper. thi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.