2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid ranks among the best years of the model, with a complaint index of 21 and only 5 complaints logged. It has one recall covering spare tire pressure and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 21/100
- #16 of 20 Camry Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 5
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 39
- 41 city / 37.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (40%)
- Brakes1 (20%)
- Electrical System1 (20%)
- Other1 (20%)
- Steering1 (20%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report the pre-collision system failing to warn or brake automatically, with dealers unable to reproduce the issue.
- The rear end reportedly feels unstable and fishtails during low-speed turns, including on dry and wet pavement.
- A brake warning light has illuminated during highway driving even though the brake pedal continued to work normally.
- Owners describe the accelerator pedal needing to be pressed multiple times before the car responds to normal speeds.
2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V295000May 2, 2017Suspension, Wheels & Tires409 vehicles
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 41 MPG
- Highway
- 37.5 MPG
- Combined
- 39 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Camry Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Camry Hybrid earns a Best verdict among model years, with a complaint index of 21 and just 5 complaints filed.
- What problems does the 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?
- NHTSA complaints point to engine issues (2 complaints, including hesitant acceleration), plus single complaints each for brakes, electrical system, and steering, with a median mileage at failure of 8,400 miles.
- Does the 2017 Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 17V295000) covers spare tire pressure inspection and adjustment; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- Which Camry Hybrid years should I avoid instead of 2017?
- NHTSA data shows 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, and 2025 rated Avoid, with complaint indexes of 95, 84, 89, 79, and 100 respectively, far higher than the 2017 model's index of 21.
- How does 2017 fuel economy compare?
- The 2017 Camry Hybrid gets an EPA-rated 39 mpg combined (41 city, 37.5 highway) with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,650.