Model year 2016 · Toyota

2016 Toyota Camry recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Camry. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2017. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CAMRY, CAMRY HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Camry, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
17V462000	July 20, 2017	Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
16V420000	June 9, 2016	Equipment › Other › Labels
16V215000	April 14, 2016	Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Equipment (1) · Power Train (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 17V462000Manufacturer no. H0M

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA: July 20, 2017
Owner notification: August 11, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 671 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota Camry: January 20, 2016 – February 3, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: CAMRY HYBRID

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The front drive shaft may separate.

Safety risk

A front driveshaft separation would result in a loss of propulsion while driving, and if the driver exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

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. Toyota's number for this recall is H0M.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V462000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V420000Manufacturer no. SET-16C

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA: June 9, 2016
Owner notification: July 14, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 4,253 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota Camry: May 6, 2014 – May 13, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: CAMRY

Defect summary

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 reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

Safety risk

An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 service at 1-866-405-4226.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V420000, filed by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V215000Manufacturer no. G0J

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA: April 14, 2016
Owner notification: May 13, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 58,515 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota Camry: November 30, 2015 – March 4, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: CAMRY

Defect summary

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 or deactivates the front passenger seat air bag system may have been improperly calibrated. As a result, the front passenger air bag and the front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended in certain crash scenarios. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.

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. Toyota's number for this recall is G0J.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V215000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 24, 2017.