NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The front drive shaft may separate, potentially causing loss of power to the front wheels.
What the fix does
Dealers will check your drive shaft serial number and replace affected shafts at no cost.
This page covers 4 recalls, 180 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Toyota Camry.
25–28 mpg combined
8.4–9.4 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2016 Camry, the dominant complaint themes center on airbag behavior and steering. Owners frequently report airbags not deploying in collisions they describe as significant, front-end impacts serious enough to total the vehicle or crumple the hood. On the steering and vehicle speed control side, multiple owners describe unexpected acceleration events where the car surges forward despite the driver's foot on the brake, typically at low speeds in parking or garage situations. A smaller but recurring thread involves the touchscreen and steering wheel controls, with owners reporting the infotainment display becoming unresponsive or changing inputs on its own. One isolated report describes a door intrusion bar weld failing, discovered during a dealer visit for a rattling door.
180
Total Complaints
40
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
23
With Injuries
By System
The 2016 Toyota Camry has 4 recalls, the most serious affecting hybrid models only: the front driveshaft can separate while driving, cutting power to the wheels and creating a rollaway risk if the driver steps out without setting the parking brake.
The passenger-side airbag system on certain vehicles may have been improperly calibrated during manufacturing, meaning the sensor that determines whether to deploy or suppress the front passenger airbag may not respond correctly in a crash. Recalls 2 and 3 describe the same underlying issue filed in two jurisdictions. There is also a minor label concern on some vehicles distributed through Southeast Toyota: the load-carrying capacity label may list incorrect weight limits due to added dealer-installed accessories, which could lead an owner to overload the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The front drive shaft may separate, potentially causing loss of power to the front wheels.
What the fix does
Dealers will check your drive shaft serial number and replace affected shafts at no cost.
We may earn a commission for purchases made through these links.
Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The weight capacity label may show incorrect added weight from installed accessories, causing the vehicle to not meet federal tire and rim safety standards.
What the fix does
A corrected label will be provided and placed over the inaccurate one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The occupant classification system that controls front passenger air bag deployment may have been incorrectly calibrated. This could prevent the front passenger and knee air bags from inflating properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will recalibrate the occupant classification system at no cost to restore proper air bag operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat's occupant detection system may not have been properly calibrated during manufacturing, potentially preventing the front passenger and knee airbags from deploying in a frontal crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will recalibrate the occupant classification system to ensure proper airbag deployment.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
