2017 Toyota Camry Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2017 Toyota Camry has a complaint index of 16, the second-lowest among 19 model years tracked, and earns a Best verdict. NHTSA lists 148 complaints, 3 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 16/100
- #17 of 20 Camry years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 148
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 28
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
- 29
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 22.5 city / 31.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 29 / 0
Top 2017 Toyota Camry problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other32 (22%)
- Engine31 (21%)
- Brakes25 (17%)
- Airbags24 (16%)
- Electrical System24 (16%)
- Structure & Body16 (11%)
- Steering14 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires12 (8%)
- Fuel System8 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (4%)
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 describe sudden unexpected acceleration, in one case leading to a crash and a totaled vehicle.
- Several drivers report the brakes failing to slow the car, including one case where the car did not stop while backing out of a garage and another where it did not respond at a car wash exit, resulting in collisions.
- Owners involved in front and rear-end crashes report that airbags did not deploy, including a Takata-related recall incident with no airbag deployment on rear impact.
- One owner reports the engine shutting down and smoke coming from under the hood while parked, with the starter and wiring found damaged at low mileage.
- A driver reports the vehicle veering left on its own at highway speed and crashing into a ditch, with airbags not deploying.
2017 Toyota Camry recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Toyota Camry reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Camry ranks well among Camry model years, with a complaint index of 16 and a Best verdict, ranking 17th worst out of 19 years tracked.
- What problems does the 2017 Toyota Camry have?
- NHTSA complaint data shows the top problem areas are Engine (31 complaints, 21% share), Brakes (25 complaints, 17%), Airbags (24 complaints, 16%), and Electrical System (24 complaints, 16%).
- Does the 2017 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Camry, covering an airbag knee module fastener issue, a spare tire pressure inspection, and a floor mat label correction. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year Toyota Camry should I avoid?
- Among tracked years, 2007, 2005, 2009, 2011, and 2008 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 100, 89, 95, 84, and 79 respectively, all worse than the 2017 model's index of 16.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Toyota Camry?
- EPA rates the 2017 Camry at 25.5 mpg combined (22.5 city / 31.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550.