The 2016 Toyota Camry belongs to the 7th generation XV50 (2012-2017), built with 2.5L 2AR-FE four or 3.5L 2GR-FE V6, with a 6-speed automatic. It takes 0W-20 full synthetic. Oil changes run 10,000 miles under normal use. This is a late year of that generation, typically the most refined build after several years of running changes.
A 2016 Toyota Camry is 10 years old in 2026, which at an average 12,000 miles a year puts it around 120,000 miles - high mileage. Near 120,000 miles you are past spark plugs, likely on a second set of brakes, and into suspension bushings, hoses and the water pump. Repairs start to outnumber scheduled services, and a written history is what tells you whether an item is due or already done. On that mileage estimate it should already have had spark plugs on most long-life applications at 120,000 miles, and the next milestone is 150,000 miles - transmission fluid again, plus hoses, mounts and suspension bushings - roughly 2.5 years away at average use.
The fault most worth knowing about on this generation is Water pump leaks on the 2AR-FE at higher mileage. Owners also report Torque converter shudder on some builds of the 6-speed automatic; and Excessive oil consumption reported on a minority of 2AR-FE engines. None of these are certainties on any individual vehicle - they are the patterns worth checking for when you buy or when a symptom appears.
Track your 2016 Toyota Camry service history free with the ServiceSage maintenance tracker, or compare it against other model years on the Toyota Camry maintenance schedule hub.
| Interval | Service |
|---|---|
| Every 5,000 mi | Tire rotation, Inspect fluid levels, Visual brake inspection |
| Every 10,000 mi | Oil & filter change (0W-20 full synthetic), Inspect wiper blades and lights |
| Every 15,000-20,000 mi | Replace cabin air filter, Inspect brake pads and rotors, Inspect belts and hoses |
| Every 30,000 mi | Replace engine air filter, Inspect coolant condition, Inspect drivetrain and suspension |
| Every 60,000 mi | ATF WS drain & fill, Replace brake fluid, Inspect fuel system |
| Every 100,000 mi | Coolant flush (Toyota Super Long Life, pink), Inspect water pump, Full suspension inspection |
| Every 120,000 mi | Replace iridium spark plugs, Inspect throttle body, Inspect ignition coils |
The table above is indexed by service interval. This is the same schedule indexed by odometer reading, for when you know your mileage and want the list. If your odometer sits between these figures, work back to the last one you passed and catch up anything skipped.
| Odometer | Service due |
|---|---|
| 30,000 mi (48,000 km) | Tire rotation, Inspect fluid levels, Visual brake inspection, Oil & filter change (0W-20 full synthetic), Inspect wiper blades and lights, Replace engine air filter, Inspect coolant condition, Inspect drivetrain and suspension. |
| 60,000 mi (97,000 km) | Tire rotation, Inspect fluid levels, Visual brake inspection, Oil & filter change (0W-20 full synthetic), Inspect wiper blades and lights, Replace engine air filter, Inspect coolant condition, Inspect drivetrain and suspension, ATF WS drain & fill, Replace brake fluid, Inspect fuel system. |
| 100,000 mi (161,000 km) | Tire rotation, Inspect fluid levels, Visual brake inspection, Oil & filter change (0W-20 full synthetic), Inspect wiper blades and lights, Coolant flush (Toyota Super Long Life, pink), Inspect water pump, Full suspension inspection. |
| 120,000 mi (193,000 km) | Tire rotation, Inspect fluid levels, Visual brake inspection, Oil & filter change (0W-20 full synthetic), Inspect wiper blades and lights, Replace engine air filter, Inspect coolant condition, Inspect drivetrain and suspension, ATF WS drain & fill, Replace brake fluid, Inspect fuel system, Replace iridium spark plugs, Inspect throttle body, Inspect ignition coils. |
| 150,000 mi (241,000 km) | Same as the 30,000 mi service. |
| 200,000 mi (322,000 km) | Same as the 100,000 mi service. |
| Fastener | Torque | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Oil drain plug | 30 ft-lbs (40 Nm) | |
| Spark plug | 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) | 5/8in |
| Lug nut | 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) | 21mm |
The 2016 Toyota Camry has 2 safety recalls on record with NHTSA, affecting the equipment, air bags (as of 2026-07-09). Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
Maintenance keeps these away, but when the dash does light up these are the codes this vehicle throws most often - each with what it means and what the repair actually costs.