YearToAvoid

2016 Toyota Camry Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 21 brake complaints for the 2016 Toyota Camry, 11% of its 183 total complaints for the year. That share is roughly in line with most other Camry model years, and no brake-related recall is on file for 2016.

Brakes complaints
21
11% of 183
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
11,256 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pedal reportedly fails to respond or goes to the floor during low-speed stops, sometimes ending in a rear-end collision.
  • Some owners describe the vehicle accelerating unexpectedly while the foot remains on the brake, including one case going from 30 mph up to 80 mph before impact.
  • ABS and traction control warning lights illuminate along with jerking, abnormal noise, or stalling at various speeds.
  • Vibration or shaking through the steering wheel and violent pulling to one side when braking, reported even with the car parked and off.
  • One owner reported the brake pedal pumping on its own during repeated braking in slow traffic before the car failed to stop.
  • A rear brake pad wore unevenly on one side only, discovered during a self-performed inspection with grinding noise but no warning light.

When 2016 Toyota Camry brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 6, 2016, latest Jul 10, 2023.

2016 Toyota Camry brakes complaints: complaints filed per month1Apr 2016Sep 2016Mar 2017Jan 2018Jul 2018Dec 2018Jan 2021
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2016 to Jul 2023; peak Apr 2016 (1).

Brakes recalls for the 2016 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Camry model year

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

  1. 201057 (10%)
  2. 201152 (9%)
  3. 201260 (10%)
  4. 201326 (9%)
  5. 201442 (9%)
  6. 201542 (15%)
  7. 201621 (11%)
  8. 201725 (17%)
  9. 2018171 (23%)
  10. 201944 (11%)
  11. 202014 (5%)
  12. 202116 (10%)
  13. 20227 (12%)
  14. 20236 (9%)
  15. 20242 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2016 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA lists 21 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Camry, making up 11% of all 183 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Toyota Camry?
No. NHTSA's records show no related recalls tied to the brake complaints filed for the 2016 Camry.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2016 Camry?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 11,255.5 miles.
Were there any crashes linked to brake complaints on the 2016 Camry?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 4 injuries associated with the 21 brake complaints filed for this model year.
Is the 2016 Camry's brake complaint rate worse than other years?
At 11%, the 2016 Camry's share of brake complaints is close to years like 2010-2014, but lower than 2017 (17%) and well below 2018 (23%).

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.