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4T1BF1FK9GU••••••2016 Toyota CAMRY
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2016 Toyota CAMRY build (12 vs 5).
12on this build
170on the model
36builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedSteering 4Seats 2Service Brakes 2Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashFeb 2019
The contact owns a 2016 toyota camry. While driving 15-20 mph, the power steering became difficult to maneuver without warning. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into a handicap placard sign pole. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was…
Electrical SystemJun 2025
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…
Power TrainNov 2023
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.…
SeatsApr 2021
First issue, (minor) driver side rear seatbelt does not recoil correctly. Must be manually fed in order to reset for next use. Second issue, hood latch does not release as it is supposed to. You must have a long flat head screwdriver and manually lift the hook from the hood in…
Fuel/propulsion SystemApr 2018
In little over a year, a check engine alert occurred that was the result of a problematic gas cap, depressurizing the gas tank. The first occurrence was under warranty, but the second occurrence cost $130 to replace the gas cap. Replacing a gascap twice in 14 months would seem…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 4T1BF1FK9GU157045 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.