2016 Toyota Camry engine problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Toyota Camry — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The engine quit running whenever the headlights, turn signals, or wipers were turned on. This was obviously a serious safety problem when driving! It began intermittently on 6/30/25, but it became a consistent problem by 7/7/25, so I took the car to the closest Toyota Dealership for evaluation. I…”
filed Jul 10, 2025
“Subject: Investigation Request: Excessive Oil Consumption in 2012-2017 Toyota 2.5L Engines To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to request an investigation into a critical defect with Toyota’s 2.5L 4-cylinder engines in 2012-2017 vehicles, including my 2016 Toyota Camry SE. Despite regular…”
filed Nov 18, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Camry | 8 | 6% |
| 2024 Camry | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 Camry | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 Camry | 4 | 7% |
| 2021 Camry | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 Camry | 57 | 21% |
| 2019 Camry | 78 | 20% |
| 2018 Camry | 130 | 18% |
| 2017 Camry | 11 | 7% |
| 2015 Camry | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 Camry | 57 | 13% |
| 2013 Camry | 26 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Toyota Camry
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.