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2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

5

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2016 compare to other Camry Hybrid years?

Camry Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted966 complaints2006: 3 complaints2007: 966 complaints2008: 225 complaints2009: 171 complaints2010: 12 complaints2011: 29 complaints2012: 76 complaints2013: 35 complaints2014: 32 complaints2015: 25 complaints2016: 5 complaints2017: 6 complaints2018: 37 complaints2019: 20 complaints2020: 9 complaints2021: 8 complaints2022: 2 complaints2023: 1 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 7 complaints2026: 101 complaints
Camry Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all Camry Hybrid years to avoid →

What are the most common 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other240%
Brakes120%
Lighting120%
Visibility & Wipers120%

Does the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

17V462000TransmissionJuly 20, 2017 · 671 units

Defect

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

Consequence

A front driveshaft separation would result in a loss of propulsion while driving, and if the driver exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0M.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I WAS DRIVING EAST ON MARSHALL AVE. IN LONGVIEW TEXAS, TO SUPER 1 GROCERY STORE, AND TURN LEFT TO PARK IN FRONT OF THE STORE. WHEN I TURNED LEFT THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD POPING SOUND COMING FROM SUNROOF AREA. IT HAS BEEN DOING IT EVERY TIME I TURN LEFT OR RIGHT AS LONG AS THERE IS AN UNEVEN ROAD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 21, 2018

“BOUGHT CAR AT THE END OF APRIL 2017 AND IN AUG 2018 STARTED HAVING A GRINDING NOISE EVERY TIME I STEPPED ON THE BREAK PEDAL. TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS NORMAL TO HAVE THAT NOISE THAT WASN'T THERE BEFORE. SPENT 3 WEEKS TRYING TO GET TOYOTA TO FIX THIS ISSUE. CAR HAD 29K MILES ON IT.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · September 13, 2018

“RIGHT HEADLIGHT WILL FLICKER ON/OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. A SIMPLE TAP TO THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE THE HEADLIGHT TO START WORKING AGAIN. AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING THE HEADLIGHT GOES OFF AGAIN. ISSUE OCCURS WHILE STATIONARY AND WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · May 12, 2019

“The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, during sunny or rainy weather conditions, the rearview camera image was not working as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the contact was advised that the failure may be…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · January 31, 2024

2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Toyota Camry Hybrid years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Camry Hybrid years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2009, 2026, 2012, 2018, 2013, 2014. The cleanest record among Camry Hybrid years belongs to 2024.

How safe is the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.