Is the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid

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2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:05:27.573Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 5
Recalls: 1
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2016: 5 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2006	2
2007	602
2008	162
2009	118
2010	10
2011	23
2012	55
2013	27
2014	25
2015	15
2016	5
2017	5
2018	28
2019	11
2020	9
2021	8
2022	2
2023	1
2024	0
2025	25
2026	137

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing rearview mirrors/devices.

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The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, during sunny or rainy weather conditions, the rearview camera image was not working as intended.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-17

Service brakes

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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Bought car at the end of April 2017 and in aug 2018 started having a grinding noise every time I stepped on the break pedal. Took car to dealer and they told me it was normal to have that noise that wasn't there before.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-13

Exterior lighting

1 of 5 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

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Right headlight will flicker on/off while driving at night. A simple tap to the headlight assembly will cause the headlight to start working again. After a few minutes of driving the headlight goes off again.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-13

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2017-08-11Power train17V462000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The front drive shaft may separate.

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.

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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

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Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 17V462000 · Power train

FAQ

Is the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid?: The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?: 1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.