AI Damage2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid: common problems
Owners of the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and exterior lighting. The maker issued 133 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 133
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 20% of all complaints
- 2 Exterior lighting 20% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 20% of all complaints
- Visibility: 1 complaints (20% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, during sunny or rainy weather conditions, the rearview camera image was not working as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the contact was advised that the failure may be related with a faulty light bulb; however, the failure persisted.
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. Issue occurs while stationary and when the car is in motion.
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. Spent 3 weeks trying to get toyota to fix this issue. Car had 29k miles on it.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,283 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Camry Hybrid has 68 complaints (21 years in the data). This year has 5, below average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries
This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing a rescue charge. The GRX-5100 should be used wherever the Repair Manual references the Toyota Hybrid…
- OBSOLETE NOTICE February 13, 2026
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0009-26.
- Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a…
Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition…
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air…
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and…
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix…
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and…
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used…
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from…
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical…
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal…
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal…
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow…
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad…
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can…
- Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a…
Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition…
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal…
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination.
- This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for…
This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles.
NHTSA lists 133 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
- Camry Hybrid 2007602 sources
- Camry Hybrid 2008162 sources
- Camry Hybrid 2009118 sources
- Camry Hybrid 201010 sources
- Camry Hybrid 201123 sources
- Camry Hybrid 201255 sources
- Camry Hybrid 201327 sources
- Camry Hybrid 201425 sources
- Camry Hybrid 201515 sources
- Camry Hybrid 2017107 sources
- Camry Hybrid 2018145 sources
- Camry Hybrid 2019132 sources
- Camry Hybrid 2020147 sources
- Camry Hybrid 2021137 sources
- Camry Hybrid 2022115 sources
- Camry Hybrid 202378 sources
- Camry Hybrid 202473 sources
- Camry Hybrid 2025242 sources
- Camry Hybrid 2026178 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, exterior lighting, service brakes. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rear-view camera (20%), headlights and tail lights (20%), knocking, grinding or other noise (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 133 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.