The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota Camry · 2016
2016 Toyota Camry. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 25 / 34 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 42 / 38 / 40 | Regular | $1,550 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 21 / 30 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 8,800 and 62,000 miles. Median 28,900, from 120 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 50,100 | 21,600–72,200 | 16 |
| Steering | 59,500 | 38,800–66,100 | 16 |
| Speed control | 10,600 | 7,200–50,000 | 15 |
| Electrical | 30,500 | 15,100–181,600 | 12 |
| Body structure | 26,000 | 18,500–60,000 | 13 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 17% |
| Steering | 16% |
| Speed control | 15% |
| Brakes | 15% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 13% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | 41 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
16V420000 Jun 2016 Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect. 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."
Risk. An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. 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.
16V215000 Apr 2016 Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification
Defect. 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."
Risk. Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy. 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.
Manufacturer communications 291
Toyota filed 291 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- "tsb: some 2016 model year vehicles equipped with entune audio (version uu.10.48), entune…
- "tt: some customers may encounter bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty pairing…
- Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: *Difficulty to pair the…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
YouTube repair topics
95 videos about the 2012–2017 Toyota Camry, 14.6M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 4 | 525K |
| Timing chain & engine | 2 | 453K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 3 | 320K |
| Oil changes & service | 2 | 283K |
| Transmission & shifter | 3 | 282K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 3 | 248K |
| Starter, alternator & belts | 2 | 243K |
| Brakes & ABS | 2 | 139K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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