2016 Toyota Camry: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
2 recall campaigns to confirm with a dealer. A lot of owner complaints, 16% about airbags.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2016 Toyota Camry
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2016 Toyota Camry recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Camry. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Airbags
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Details 16V215000
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."
Fix: 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.
- Equipment
An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Details 16V420000
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."
Fix: 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.
2016 Toyota Camry safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
No warranty extensions listed.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2016 Toyota Camry safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
188 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, which is a lot.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
What a 2016 Toyota Camry is worth
Rough trade-in values — roughly what a dealer would pay — by mileage, from published trade-in guides. Private sales and dealer prices run higher. For the exact car, add its VIN.
| Mileage | Trade-in (rough) |
|---|---|
| 80,000 mi | $11,600 |
| 120,000 mi | $11,175 |
From new to now
New, a 2016 Toyota Camry started at about $26,310. At a typical 120,000 miles today it trades in for about $11,175 — roughly 58% less.
Typical mileage = 12,000 miles a year; values between two published mileages are estimated in a straight line. “New” is the base price (cheapest version) as published, give or take destination fees; higher trims cost more.
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