repaired · 2017 Q4
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2016 Toyota CamryProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 184 owner complaints about the 2016 Toyota Camry, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-215 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Toyota Camry has problems
184 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
31Air bags24 crash/fire/injury
25Steering3 crash/fire/injury
22Vehicle speed control7 crash/fire/injury
21Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
20Structure6 crash/fire/injury
18Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
18Power train3 crash/fire/injury
17Engine5 crash/fire/injury
9Seat belts
3911 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 31 | 24 |
| Steering | 25 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 22 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 2 |
| Structure | 20 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 18 | 3 |
| Power train | 18 | 3 |
| Engine | 17 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 9 | 3 |
| 11 other systems | 39 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2016 Toyota Camry recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Camry year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Camry median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Toyota Camry safety ratings
2016 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Camry owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.
Airbags did not deploy after an accident that resulted in the hood crumpling. Car was at a complete stop when hit from behind at approximately 45mph, resulting in the car being pushed forward into the back of another vehicle.
Own a 2016 Camry?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.