2016 Toyota Camry MPG
25–40 mpg combined across 4 EPA-rated versions. Best: Camry Hybrid LE (FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 42 city / 38 hwy / 40 combined; lowest: Camry (3.5L 6-cyl, A6) at 25.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry Hybrid LE (Hybrid) | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 42 | 38 | 40 | $1,700 |
| Camry Hybrid XLE/SE (Hybrid) | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 40 | 37 | 39 | $1,700 |
| Camry | 2.5L 4-cyl | A6 | FWD | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Camry | 3.5L 6-cyl | A6 | FWD | 21 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
How it compares
- 2016 Midsize Cars: class average 26.1 mpg over 196 versions; best Camry +13.9 (#6).
- 2015: 40 mpg best (no change).
- 2017: 40 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $1,700–$2,700 a year ($1,000 difference).
- 2026 model: 51 mpg best (+11).
Safety
| Crash test | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ · 11.1% risk |
189 owner complaints: Unknown Or Other 36, Air Bags 31, Steering 25, Vehicle Speed Control 22. Crashes 41, fires 2, injuries 35.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 36 | 19% |
| Air Bags | 31 | 16% |
| Steering | 25 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 21 | 11% |
| Structure | 20 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 11% |
| Power Train | 18 | 10% |
Recent owner reports: Unknown Or Other
“The driver door began to rattle when the door was closed or when driving down the road. I took it to my Toyota dealer and when they removed the door panel they found the intrusion bar's weld had failed. They confirmed it was a safety issue and referred me to their body shop. The body shop informed they are not allowed to reweld the bar and the only fix is to replace the door.”
“Malfunction of connections to radio system. All buttons surrounding radio, including radio control buttons on steering wheel, do not function. The screen still turns on and displays the typical home screen but the screen does not function either leaving the radio system stuck on the home screen. Again , none of the buttons and/or screen functions work connected to the radio.”
“the engine pull broke. the mechanics told me it’s a common issue with toyota so why is there not a recall. it causes the car to stall and today it would not go forward. this is safety issue if it happens while i’m driving”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2017 | Power Train › driveline › driveshaft | 17V462000 |
| Jun 9, 2016 | Equipment › other › labels | 16V420000 |
| Apr 14, 2016 | Air Bags › sensor › occupant Classification | 16V215000 |