2016 Toyota Camry Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 37 engine complaints for the 2016 Toyota Camry, 20% of its 183 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 19,289 miles. No related recall is listed for this engine category. Reports center on sudden acceleration/lurching and oil burning.
- Engine complaints
- 37
- 20% of 183
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 19,289 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the car suddenly lurching forward or backward at very low speed, sometimes while the foot was on the brake, resulting in collisions with walls, poles, or parked structures.
- Some describe the engine revving on its own during reverse or when approaching a stop, then the vehicle unexpectedly moving.
- Several owners report the engine burning an excessive amount of oil, sometimes accompanied by a burning odor and visible oil leaking from the engine.
- One owner found the radiator's top plastic developing micro leaks, requiring the radiator to be replaced.
- One report describes low oil level found only a few thousand miles after an oil change, suggesting ongoing consumption between services.
When 2016 Toyota Camry engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 22, 2016, latest Feb 19, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2016 Toyota Camry
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Camry model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2016 Toyota Camry have?
- NHTSA lists 37 engine complaints for the 2016 Camry, which is 20% of the 183 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Camry engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category on the 2016 Camry.
- At what mileage do 2016 Camry engine problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2016 Camry is 19,289 miles.
- What kind of engine problems do 2016 Camry owners report?
- Owners describe sudden low-speed lurching or acceleration, excessive oil burning with a burning odor and visible leaks, and in one case a radiator plastic leak.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to engine complaints on the 2016 Camry?
- Across all complaint categories for the 2016 Camry, NHTSA records 8 crashes and 2 fires; some of the sampled engine complaints involved crashes tied to sudden vehicle movement.