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2017 Toyota Camry Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

16/100

#17 most-complained of 20 Camry years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2017 Toyota Camry has 148 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 16 out of 100 — #17 highest of 20 Camry model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (31 complaints, 21% of the total). Complaints report 28 crashes, 5 fires, and 29 injuries.

Complaints
148
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
28 / 5
Injuries / deaths
29 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
25.5
22.5 city / 31.5 hwy

Top 2017 Toyota Camry problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other32 (22%)
  2. Engine31 (21%)
  3. Brakes25 (17%)
  4. Airbags24 (16%)
  5. Electrical System24 (16%)
  6. Structure & Body16 (11%)
  7. Steering14 (9%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires12 (8%)
  9. Fuel System8 (5%)
  10. Transmission & Powertrain6 (4%)
2017 Toyota Camry complaints: complaints filed per quarter122016 Q42018 Q12019 Q22020 Q32021 Q42023 Q22024 Q32025 Q4
202 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q4 to 2026 Q2; peak 2020 Q2 (12).

2017 Toyota Camry recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 19V503000Jun 28, 2019Other1,325 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.

  2. 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.

  3. NHTSA 16V906000Dec 16, 2016Airbags12 vehicles

    Air bags:knee bolster

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon, and 2017 Camry vehicles manufactured August 3, 2016, to September 12, 2016. The front passenger knee air bag module may have been attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners.

    Risk: If the air bag was installed with incorrect fasteners, the fasteners may become loose over time, affecting the air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, and if necessary, replace the instrument panel brace and body bracket and reattach the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G05.

2017 Toyota Camry fuel economy and fuel cost

City
22.5 MPG
Highway
31.5 MPG
Combined
25.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,550
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 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Best21271126.5
2016Good32183226.5
2017Best16148325.5
2018Caution68741832
2019Good47395632

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Toyota Camry a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Toyota Camry ranks #17 of 20 among Camry model years (Complaint Index 16/100, verdict: Best). It has 148 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Camry?
The most reported problem areas are engine (31 complaints), brakes (25 complaints), and airbags (24 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 30,797 miles.
Does the 2017 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota Camry, most recently reported 2019, covering other, suspension, wheels & tires, and airbags.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Toyota Camry?
EPA rates the 2017 Toyota Camry at 25.5 MPG combined (22.5 city / 31.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.