Are electrical problems common on the 2016 Toyota Camry?

NHTSA shows 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Camry, which is 13% of all 183 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Toyota Camry electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 Camry.

At what mileage do electrical issues typically show up on the 2016 Camry?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 25,000 miles.

What kind of electrical failures do owners report?

Owners describe radio touchscreen and steering-wheel control malfunctions, wiring harness damage from rodents, failed door locks, and cases involving sudden power loss.

Did any electrical complaints involve crashes?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes linked to Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Camry, with no fires or injuries reported.

2016 Toyota Camry Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Toyota Camry, 13% of its 183 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 25,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Electrical System complaints: 23; 13% of 183
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 25,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Sudden loss of engine power or unintended acceleration while driving, sometimes followed by delayed or non-functioning brakes.
Radio touchscreen and steering-wheel audio controls stop responding, with the screen freezing on the home display or changing stations on its own.
Wiring harness damage attributed to rodents chewing through soy-based insulation, requiring repeated repairs.
Automatic door locks fail to engage or disengage when the car is in drive.
Some owners reported total loss of electrical functionality while braking, leading to a collision.

When 2016 Toyota Camry electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 4, 2016, latest Sep 11, 2026.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2016 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2017 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Camry model year

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

201036 (6%)
201136 (6%)
201266 (11%)
201332 (12%)
201459 (13%)
201535 (13%)
201623 (13%)
201724 (16%)
201873 (10%)
201930 (8%)
202067 (24%)
202110 (6%)
202211 (18%)
202311 (17%)
20244 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Are electrical problems common on the 2016 Toyota Camry?: NHTSA shows 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Camry, which is 13% of all 183 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Toyota Camry electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 Camry.
At what mileage do electrical issues typically show up on the 2016 Camry?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 25,000 miles.
What kind of electrical failures do owners report?: Owners describe radio touchscreen and steering-wheel control malfunctions, wiring harness damage from rodents, failed door locks, and cases involving sudden power loss.
Did any electrical complaints involve crashes?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes linked to Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Camry, with no fires or injuries reported.