YearToAvoid

2016 Toyota Camry Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 31 airbag complaints for the 2016 Toyota Camry, 17% of all complaints for the year, tied to 24 crashes and 26 injuries. A related recall (16V215000) covers occupant classification system recalibration on some 2016 Camry units.

Airbags complaints
31
17% of 183
Crashes reported
24
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
26
Median mileage
50,099 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Frontal airbags fail to deploy during moderate-to-high speed collisions, including head-on and rear-end impacts near 40 to 65 mph.
  • Side airbags do not activate in T-bone or side-impact crashes even when the vehicle sustains heavy door and frame damage.
  • Seat belts reportedly fail to lock at the same time airbags fail to deploy, letting occupants strike the steering wheel or dashboard.
  • Some drivers report loss of steering control leading to curb impacts, with the airbag warning light illuminating instead of the airbags deploying.
  • One owner linked non-deployment to the Takata recall following a high-speed rear-end collision.

When 2016 Toyota Camry airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 7, 2016, latest Sep 8, 2026.

2016 Toyota Camry airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2016Sep 2017Nov 2018Jul 2019Sep 2020Dec 2021Mar 2024May 2026
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2016 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2018 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2016 Toyota Camry

  1. NHTSA 16V215000Apr 14, 2016Airbags58,515 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification

    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."

    Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: 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.

Airbags complaints by Camry model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200565 (9%)
  2. 200659 (19%)
  3. 2007137 (5%)
  4. 200846 (5%)
  5. 200966 (5%)
  6. 201049 (8%)
  7. 201171 (12%)
  8. 201275 (13%)
  9. 201336 (13%)
  10. 201442 (9%)
  11. 201521 (8%)
  12. 201631 (17%)
  13. 201724 (16%)
  14. 201822 (3%)
  15. 201924 (6%)
  16. 202048 (18%)
  17. 202178 (50%)
  18. 202210 (17%)
  19. 20235 (8%)
  20. 20246 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

Do 2016 Toyota Camry airbags have a recall?
Yes. NHTSA recall 16V215000 covers certain 2016 Camry vehicles built between November 30, 2015 and March 4, 2016 for occupant classification system recalibration.
How common are airbag complaints on the 2016 Camry?
NHTSA logged 31 airbag complaints for the 2016 Camry, which is 17% of the 183 total complaints filed for that model year.
Were there injuries linked to airbag problems in the 2016 Camry?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 26 injuries and 24 crashes associated with the airbag complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints for the 2016 Camry is 50,098.5 miles.

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.