2016 Toyota Camry
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 189 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 19th highest complaint count among 25 Camry model years with reports.
Of the 2016 reports, 41 involved a crash and 2 involved a fire. 35 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Equipment, other, labelsJun 9, 2016
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."
An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 16V420000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, sensor, occupant classificationApr 14, 2016
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."
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
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.
Campaign 16V215000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
21 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Sep 11, 2026
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.
Steering, Electrical system, Jul 17, 2026
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
Electrical system, Jul 17, 2026
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 purchase, the mileage was approximately 117,000; however, it was later discovered that the mileage was 257,080.
Electrical system, Nov 6, 2025
The radio touchscreen does not work and the buttons on the steering wheel do not function as well. I am unable to touch the screen and the radio changes stations abruptly without me touching it. I am unable to listen to music or change the radio to Bluetooth to listen to my music on my phone.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Sep 24, 2025
Malfunction of connections to radio system. All buttons surrounding radio, including radio control buttons on steering wheel, do not function. The screen still turns on and displays the typical home screen but the screen does not function either leaving the radio system stuck on the home screen. Again , none of the buttons and/or screen functions work connected to the radio. The clock time is still displayed and will change but it is the wrong time but once again, cannot be changed because the functions surrounding the radio do not work.
Electrical system, Feb 14, 2025
Radio stopped working
Electrical system, Jun 5, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the "Check Charging System," message was displayed and the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, May 16, 2024
Malfunction of connections to radio system. All buttons surrounding radio, including radio control buttons on steering wheel, do not function. The screen still turns on and displays the typical homescreen but the screen does not function either leaving the radio system stuck on the home screen. Again , none of the buttons and/or screen functions work connected to the radio. The clock time is still displayed and will change but it is the wrong time but once again, cannot be changed because the functions surrounding the radio do not work.
Steering, Electrical system, Jan 10, 2024
This 2016 Toyota Camry LE developed a steering problem. Initially, the steering pulled mildly to the left when the car was cold. This resolved after 5 minutes of driving. My mechanic could find no problem with the steering. Eventually (2 weeks) the steering would additionally intermittently pull moderately to the right. This was not reproducible. If I did not hold the wheel firmly, the car would turn off the road or across the lane to the right. Within one week the car would became difficult to start. Two days later the battery failed completely. Replacing the battery totally corrected the steering problems. I conclude that the failing battery could not adequately power the electric motors in the power steering. This was the first sign of a failing battery. I had never heard of this before. There was no warning light. I believe that such an unusual sign of a failing battery should be publicized as an important warning for all cars with electrically controlled power steering.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Vehicle speed control, Apr 27, 2021
HEADLIGHTS KEEP GOING OFF AND ON, L DON'T DRIVE AT NIGHT MOSTLY TILL RECENTLY, L TOOK IT TO TOYOTA DEALER. THEY GAVE ME ESTIMATE ABOUT $600.00 TO FIT IT .CLAIMING, I NEEDS REPLACING HEADLIGHT STALK/SWITCH(FOUND HEADLIGHT STOCK/SWITCH OPEN CIRCUT). THE MILEAGE ON MY CAR JUST 21,103. ALSO, THIS MY 3RD TOYOTA, AND USED THEM MORE THAN TEN YEARS WITH THIS PROBLEM, THIS MUST BE MANUFACTURAL DEFAULT, AND FIND OUT THAT, SOME ARE RE-CALL FOR SOME CAMRY 2016. PLEASE. SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS
Electrical system, Air bags, Mar 3, 2021
TL* 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 IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE SPIRAL CABLE NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE PAID FOR OUT OF POCKET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,197.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Jan 31, 2021
MY TOYOTA CAMRY MAKES A SCARY NOISE THAT APPEARS TO BE BEHIND THE DASHBOARD RIGHT BEHIND THE AIR CONDITIONER. IT COMES ON AND OFF. IN ADDITION, IN 2018 THE NOISE WAS ACCOMPANIED BY THE WHOLE DASHBOARD SIGNS RED WITH A STRONG NOISE THAT APPEARS SOMETHING BROKE INSIDE. THEN, I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND CALL TOYOTA AND THEY ASK ME TO TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP BUT DIDN'T OFFER TOWING. THAT DAY, I DROVE TO WORK AND ALL APPEARED NORMAL. THE NOISE COMES ONCES IN A WHILE AND GO AWAY. I AM NOT SURE HOW SERIOUS THIS THING IS AND WHAT TO DO NEXT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELO ON THIS. SOLOMON
Electrical system, Engine, Nov 22, 2020
WILL NOT START
Electrical system, Mar 24, 2019
HI, MY TOYOTA 2016 CAMRY IS USED AS A DAILY DRIVER. I PURCHASED THE NEW CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP WERE I WORK. MY JOB IS IN THE SHIPPING / RECEIVING DEPARTMENT AND ON A MONTHLY BASIS I WILL WITNESS 4 TO 8 WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS. WHEN I ASKED MY MANAGER ABOUT IT HE SAID "RODENT DAMAGE, THEY SEEM TO LIKE THE GLUE OR ADHESIVE". WE'LL GUESS WHAT ? IT HAS HAPPENED TOO ME! A SINGLE DAMAGED WIRE CAN BE DEBILITATING TO THE ELECTRONICS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE. IN JANUARY OF THIS YEAR MY COMPLETE HARNESS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS BECAUSE THE WIRING HARNESS IS NOT MADE IN A MODULAR OR SECTIONAL OPTION. PLEASE CAN THIS ( WHAT SEEMS TO BE A REOCCURRING MATTER) BE LOOKED INTO AND POSSIBLY ADDRESSED?
Electrical system, Structure, Electronic stability control (ESC), Nov 14, 2018
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 MICE THROUGH A BLENDER. MOUSE PART EVERYWHERE!! SOY USED IN WIRING IS TO BLAME. SHAME ON THE US GOVERNMENT AND TOYOTA FOR DUMPING THIS CAR ON A UNSUSPECTING PUBLIC. YOU BUY A BRAND NEW CAR THEN FIND OUT YOU BOUGHT A BUFFET FOR RODENTS! [XXX], MAINE USA INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Electrical system, Aug 4, 2018
AUTOMATIC LOCK DOES NOT LOCK WHEN CAR IS IN DRIVE AND IT DOES NOT UNLOCK WITH ME PRESSING THE BUTTON PLEASE HELPPPP
Electrical system, Service brakes, May 6, 2018
VEHICLE HAS 18K MILES WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I DROVE FROM WORK TO GROCERY STORE. AFTER LEAVING THE STORE I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE ABS WARNING CAME ON THEN CHECK ELECTRICAL CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, THEN I COULDN'T GET IT IN GEAR AGAIN. I EXITED THE VEHICLE TO WAVE THE CARS BEHIND ME TO GO AROUND BECAUSE THE FLASHERS DIDN'T WORK. AFTER I GOT ALL THE OTHER CARS PAST ME, I CALLED MY HUSBAND TO COME AND GET ME. HE SUGGESTED THAT I TRY RESTARTING THE CAR AGAIN, WITH MORE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES. THIS TIME, IT STARTED AND I MOVED IT TO A NEARBY PARKING LOT. THE NEXT DAY, IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER KEPT IT OVERNIGHT TO RUN MORE TESTS, BUT THEY SAID THAT NO FAILURE WAS INDICATED. MY HUSBAND GOT THE CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTS TO COME ON, AND HE VERIFIED THIS WITH THE DEALER. THE LEASE IS UP IN IN 4 MONTHS, BUT I WON'T DRIVE IT AGAIN. TOYOTA CORPORATE WAS NO HELP, SAYING NO ERROR MESSAGE ON COMPUTER MEANS CAR IS SAFE TO DRIVE. GOD HELP THE NEXT PERSON WHO BUYS THIS CAR.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Aug 24, 2017, crash
TL* 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 APPROXIMATELY 45 SECONDS BEFORE THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS TAKEN TO PASSPORT TOYOTA (LOCATED AT 5001 AUTH WAY, SUITLAND, MD) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,962.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Mar 15, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 2-3 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE ALSO LOST ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONALITY AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES IN EITHER VEHICLE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. UPDATED 06/08/17*LJ *JS
Electrical system, Mar 8, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN RIGHT FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING PROPERLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000. UPDATED 05/05/17 *BF *AS
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Oct 27, 2016
SOY BASED COMPONENTS ATTRACTING MICE THAT CAUSE DAMAGE TO WIRING, FILTERS, AND EVEN BLOWER MOTOR. IF THE CRITTERS EAT THRU AIRBAG WIRING THIS COULD BE CATASTROPHIC.