KnownCarProblems2016 Toyota Camry Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 184 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Camry, most often about the other or unspecified (19% of complaints, typically around 29,500 miles). It is 20th of 25 Camry model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2016 Toyota Camry problems
Other or unspecified
34 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 29,500 miles.
Driving on a highway (approx 65 MPH) and sunroof exploded. Nothing had hit the vehicle and there had been no extreme temperatures or fluctuations.
His looks extremely scary!! While I was driving on highway US 78 towards atlanta suddenly I heard a weard sound then the car appears attempting a hard press on the brake. The dashboard showed check brake system in bold red and another brake light is on where the odd meter is. I have to pull off the side the highway.…
Air bags
31 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensor, side/window, frontal.
Wife driving to family reunion, rural road, she passed out, missed turn in road. Car went of road and hit a ditch. Car rolled several times. Wife's neck broken (she lived) admitted to hospital. Remained in hospital for about 3 weeks then physical therapy for months. Never received recall notice. All air bags opened…
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while the vehicle was stopped, a string got caught into the electrical mechanism in the steering wheel. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Toyota of louisville (6514 dixie hwy louisville, ky 40258) where…
Steering
25 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 59,500 miles.
When I start to drive my car the steering either goes to the left or right and does not stay straight. It is happening periodically. I had it checked, had an alignment and they could not come up with anything that would cause this. On the highway it is not much of a difference but driving on the street it seems as if…
If my wheel's are turned when I turn my car off the car pulls really hard that direction when I start it again. Right or left it doesn't matter just switch ever direction my wheels where pointed when I turned it off.
Speed control
22 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 10,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Camry. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to the autonation Toyota dealer in hayward ca, where it was diagnosed, but the technician could not find a failure. The…
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Camry. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,129. Updated 02/07/2017
Electrical
21 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 30,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that after he depressed the brake pedal lightly, his vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. Afterwards, the contact's vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The contact stated depressed the brake pedal frequently, but it did not function for…
Mice, jumping out of everywhere while I'm driving!!! My insurance paid out over $4000.00 and I paid $500 deductible plus $300 to have metal screens put in. I had to replace heater core, air conditioning core, heater fan, duct work, where the mice had built a nest. When the heater fan came on it was like putting the…
Body and structure
20 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 26,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Camry. When the brake pedal was depressed, the front bumper lowered and punctured the front passenger tire. The failure caused a flat tire. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 26,000.
Mice, jumping out of everywhere while I'm driving!!! My insurance paid out over $4000.00 and I paid $500 deductible plus $300 to have metal screens put in. I had to replace heater core, air conditioning core, heater fan, duct work, where the mice had built a nest. When the heater fan came on it was like putting the…
Brakes
19 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles. Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
The contact owned a 2016 Toyota Camry. While driving 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck in the depressed position and the vehicle accelerated to 80 MPH. The brake pedal failed to respond and the vehicle crashed into a pole. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a fractured…
In november of 2016 while driving brake lights came up in 2 places indicating check brakes. When putting foot on the brakes they went to the floor. Took car to dealership, they could not find anything wrong. On may 12,2017 leaving my house I noticed both lights were on indicating check brakes and brakes. I left the…
Engine
19 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 20,500 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that an abnormal burning odor was detected in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to sloane Toyota of philadelphia (1546 cottman ave, philadelphia, 19111) where it was diagnosed, but no failure could be determined. The manufacturer was notified and informed the…
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the engine burned an excessive amount of oil and emitted a burning odor. Once the engine was started, the contact noticed oil leaking from the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Toyota Camry recalls
Equipment: labels
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.
Full 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."
Air bags: occupant classification
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.
Full 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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2016 Toyota Camry
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Camry?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (34 complaints, typically around 29,500 miles); air bags (31 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); steering (25 complaints, typically around 59,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Camry have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 9, 2016 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Toyota Camry?
- It is 20th of 25 Camry model years by number of complaints, with 184 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.