- Safety
- 5
- of 5 stars
- Recalls
- 2
- on record
- MPG
- 28
- combined
Open recalls on record
2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2016 Toyota Camry
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 184
- Complaints citing a crash
- 40
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
2 Recalls on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 16V420000high
Incorrect or missing label
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
Consequence
An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
- 16V215000high
Airbag system issue
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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."
Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2016 Toyota Camry.
Frontal crash
- Driver
- 4 / 5
- Passenger
- 5 / 5
Side crash
- Driver
- 5 / 5
- Passenger
- 5 / 5
- Side pole
- 4 / 5
Rollover
- Rollover risk
- 11.1%
- Dynamic tip
- No Tip
Driver-assistance technologies
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Optional
What the ratings mean
NHTSA gives the 2016 Toyota Camry 5 out of 5 stars overall, level with the 5-star median for the 17 comparable 2016 vehicles NHTSA rated in this class.
NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.
NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 11.1% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2016 Toyota Camry, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
25
City
34
Hwy
28
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,200
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 313 g/mi
How this compares
At 28 MPG combined, the 2016 Toyota Camry ranks 5th of 20 midsize cars EPA rated for 2016 — 2 MPG better than the 26 MPG median for that group.
That places it a little above the middle of its class. Fuel cost is close enough to its rivals that other running costs will probably matter more.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $2,200, $350 less than the $2,550 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $11,000, a $1,750 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 313 grams per mile — about 4.7 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
184 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 184
- Total
- 40
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 34
- Injuries
Most reported components
- OTHER32
- AIR BAGS30
- ENGINE30
- STEERING21
- BRAKES20
Notable Issues
184 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 34 reports involve injuries. 40 reports involve a crash.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2016 Toyota Camry, newest first.
- Recall
An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
Fuel economy
25
City
34
Hwy
28
Comb
- Annual cost
- $2,200
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
NHTSA crash ratings
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Explore related
Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.