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2016 Toyota Camry

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Camry.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2016 Toyota Camry is a passenger car that recorded 182 total owner complaints and three recalls, with air bags cited as the top complaint area. Within a model complaint history spanning 1990 to 2025, this year's figures fall between the series high of 3,613 complaints in 2007 and the series low of 11 complaints in 2014. This positioning establishes the 2016 model's reliability context within the broader trajectory of the vehicle's history.

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Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI S55D23R · 355 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030179006. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI S55D23R · 355 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHEADOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205/65R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter17801YZZ02 alt 178010P051
Spark plug9091901233 alt 9091901247
Battery2880036052 alt 2880028102
Front wiper blades8522206131 alt 8521206130
Serpentine belt90916A2021 alt 90916A2019
Thermostat90916A3003 alt 90916A3002
Cabin air filter8713907020 alt 8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length190.9 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight3234 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Camry of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.00 sec — 2016 SE
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016SE 2.5L I-48.00 sec16.20 sec178 hpFWD
2015XSE V6 3.5L V65.80 sec14.30 sec268 hpFWD
2015XSE V6 3.5L V66.10 sec14.50 sec268 hpFWD
2015XSE V6 3.5L V66.20 sec14.90 sec268 hpFWD
2015Hybrid SE 2.5L I-4 + Elec 105-kW 1.6-kWh7.10 sec15.50 sec200 hpFWD
2015Hybrid SE 2.5L I-4 + Elec 105-kW 1.6-kWh7.20 sec15.60 sec200 hpFWD
2015XLE 2.5L I-47.90 sec16.20 sec178 hpFWD
2017XSE V6 3.5L V66.10 sec14.60 sec268 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.0-4.0
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity7.6 qt
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity7.7
Engine CoolantHOAT

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts72 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 15 ft/lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15
Main Bearings16
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts36.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 217.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)900-1050 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600-700 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039-.043 (2) in
Spark Plug Torque18 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.05-1.30 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity7.00 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.06-1.28 lbs
Oil TypeND 11 Oil

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)44-50 @ idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)55-61 @ idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Engine Compressionpsi 142-210 max variation 15 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 109 -160 max variation 15 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 142-189 / max variation 15 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 20 /; Front: 25; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 79; Rear: 59 /; Front: 79; Rear: 58
ABS Sensor Torque8.5 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .984; Rear: .335
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0059

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 127 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30 ft. lbs., Step 3: 9015 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Across the 2012–2017 Camry generation, the federal record traces a high early-cycle peak—642 complaints and 566 TSBs in 2012, then 301 complaints and 559 TSBs in 2013—followed by a sharply lower 2014 entry and a modest 2015 rebound of 268 complaints, 1 recall, and 359 TSBs. The 2016 model sits near the low end of that arc, recording 182 complaints, 3 recalls, 1 investigation, and 301 TSBs: fewer complaints than 2015 but more recalls, and the only investigation among 2015–2017. It is also well below the 2018 redesign jump to 727 complaints and 8 recalls, indicating the 2016 model falls in a comparatively stable, late-generation window. Leading complaint areas were air bags and “unknown or other” (20 each), steering (16), and power train (11), with 40 crash-related and 2 fire-related complaints; the data does not specify root causes. Given its low complaint volume and only modest recall activity late in the generation, a 2016 Camry appears to be a solid used-car choice, assuming any open recalls are resolved before purchase.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
301
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
182
Owner complaints
40 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 182 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags20
Unknown Or Other20
Steering16
Power Train11
Structure10
Vehicle Speed Control8
Service Brakes8
Electrical System6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V420000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 09/06/2016

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not… Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer…

16V215000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant ClassificationReported 14/04/2016

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon and Camry vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015 to March 4, 2016. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the OCS, free of charge. The recall began by May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 301 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0119-15 Rev22026-02-13EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 13, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0009-26.
T-SB-0009-262026-02-13EngineThis bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Camry have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.