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2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

16/100

#17 most-complained of 20 Camry Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid has 5 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 16 out of 100 — #17 highest of 20 Camry Hybrid model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is brakes (1 complaints, 20% of the total).

Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
39.5
41 city / 37.5 hwy

Top 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other2 (40%)
  2. Brakes1 (20%)
  3. Electrical System1 (20%)
  4. Visibility & Wipers1 (20%)
2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month1Oct 2016Sep 2018Nov 2018May 2019Jun 2024
5 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2016 to Jun 2024; peak Oct 2016 (1).

2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014Caution7425139.5
2015Good4715039.5
2016Best165139.5
2017Best215139
2018Caution5328049

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid ranks #17 of 20 among Camry Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 16/100, verdict: Best). It has 5 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (1 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and visibility & wipers (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 29,000 miles.
Does the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid, most recently reported 2017, covering transmission & powertrain.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
EPA rates the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid at 39.5 MPG combined (41 city / 37.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,625. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.