2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid has a complaint index of 16, the second-lowest among 20 model years, and ranks 17th worst (meaning it's near the best). It carries a Best verdict, with only 5 complaints and one recall for a front drive shaft that could separate.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 16/100
- #17 of 20 Camry Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 5
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 39.5
- 41 city / 37.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other2 (40%)
- Brakes1 (20%)
- Electrical System1 (20%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (20%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- A right headlight intermittently flickers on and off while driving at night, and tapping the headlight assembly temporarily restores it.
- The rearview camera image fails to display properly at various speeds, in both sunny and rainy conditions.
- A dealer suggested the camera issue might be a faulty light bulb, but the problem persisted after that was addressed.
2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V462000Jul 20, 2017Transmission & Powertrain671 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The front drive shaft may separate.
Risk: 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.
2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 41 MPG
- Highway
- 37.5 MPG
- Combined
- 39.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,625
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2016 compared with other Camry Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Camry Hybrid has a complaint index of 16, one of the lowest of all 20 model years, earning a Best verdict.
- What problems does the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?
- NHTSA lists only 5 complaints for this year, split evenly across brakes, electrical system, and visibility & wipers, each area reporting one complaint.
- Does the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 17V462000) covers a front drive shaft that may separate; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Toyota Camry Hybrid should I avoid?
- Based on complaint index data, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, and 2025 are rated Avoid, with 2025 having the highest complaint index of 100. The 2016 model is not one of the years to avoid.