2016 Toyota Camry - Maintenance & Specs
The 2016 Toyota Camry belongs to a Toyota Camry lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 41 model years, from 1983 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 2.5L Inline4, 2.5L, 2.5L I4. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (variable gear ratios). The 2016 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1983) and later (2026) Camry model years also documented.
It takes 0W-20 full synthetic oil, 4.6 qt with a new filter meeting ILSAC GF-5. Fluid specs on file include Super Long Life coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, ATF WS transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 13 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 30 ft-lb, lug nut 76 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around air bags (20), unknown or other (20), steering (16). A representative report reads: "My daughter accidentally rear ended someone in her Toyota Camry. The damage to the front end was severe enough that the car has been totaled but the air bags..." There are 2 safety recalls on record; one covers: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon and Camry vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015 to....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 42 city / 38 highway MPG, 40 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $1,100.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.6 qt |
| OEM oil spec | ILSAC GF-5 |
| Oil filter | Toyota 04152-YZZA1 |
| EPA combined | 40 MPG |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Super Long Life |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 2 |
| Technical service bulletins | 200 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.