2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems & Complaints

Better than average75% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Camry Hybrid at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 75% fewer than a typical Camry Hybrid model year at the same age, making the 2016 one of the better Camry Hybrid years. The most reported problem area is the brakes (1 complaint, typically around 29,000 miles). One recall covers this model year.

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1recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
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Most common 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems

  • Other / not specified~44,000 miles
    240%
  • Brakes~29,000 miles
    120%
  • Lights~62,000 miles
    120%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~9,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Toyota Camry Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Camry Hybrid years: 2016, 2017, 2023. Years to avoid: 2025, 2012, 2007, 2008, 2009. Compare all years →

2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls (1)

Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

NHTSA recall 17V-462 · Jul 20, 2017 · 671 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The front drive shaft may separate.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the serial number of the vehicle's drive shaft, replacing any that are affected, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2017.

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid:

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA investigation DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to recall 22V-063

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.

2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVTFWD42 / 38 / 40

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 Camry Hybrid rates better than average: 75% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Camry Hybrid at the same age. It is one of the best Camry Hybrid years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

The brakes — 1 complaint, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the lights (1) and windows, wipers & sunroof (1).

How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?

There is 1 recall for the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid, the most recent from July 20, 2017 (driveshaft). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Camry Hybrid?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016, 2017 and 2023. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2025, 2012, 2007, 2008 and 2009. See the full Toyota Camry Hybrid years comparison.

At what mileage do 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 29,000 miles; 80% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.