How many airbag complaints does the 2017 Toyota Camry have?

NHTSA lists 24 airbag complaints for the 2017 Toyota Camry, which is 16% of the 148 total complaints filed for that model year.

Are the 2017 Camry airbag problems linked to crashes or injuries?

Yes. Of the airbag complaints, 16 involved crashes, 17 involved injuries, and 1 involved a fire, with a median mileage at failure of 49,500 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Toyota Camry airbags?

Yes, recall 16V906000 covers certain 2017 Camry vehicles built between August 3, 2016 and September 12, 2016 for a front passenger knee airbag module issue. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.

Do owners report airbags failing to deploy in the 2017 Camry?

Yes, multiple NHTSA complaints describe airbags not deploying during collisions at various speeds, some resulting in injuries requiring medical attention.

2017 Toyota Camry Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 24 of 148 total complaints (16%) on the 2017 Toyota Camry, tied to 16 crashes, 17 injuries, and 1 fire, at a median 49,500 miles. One related recall (16V906000) covers a front passenger knee airbag issue.

Airbags complaints: 24; 16% of 148
Crashes reported: 16
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 17
Median mileage: 49,500 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners describe frontal or side-impact crashes at speeds from about 20 mph up to 65-70 mph where the airbags failed to deploy at all.
Some drivers report deployed airbags that did not deflate afterward, trapping occupants inside the vehicle.
Several reports describe airbags not deploying during T-bone or rear-end collisions, resulting in injuries such as neck fractures, spinal injuries, and head trauma.
One owner reported an airbag deploying unexpectedly with a flash and explosion while driving, obstructing visibility.
One complaint references the Takata airbag recall in connection with non-deployment during a rear-end collision.

When 2017 Toyota Camry airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 4, 2017, latest Oct 28, 2024.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2017 to Oct 2024; peak Jul 2020 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2017 Toyota Camry

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.

Airbags complaints by Camry model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201049 (8%)
201171 (12%)
201275 (13%)
201336 (13%)
201442 (9%)
201521 (8%)
201631 (17%)
201724 (16%)
201822 (3%)
201924 (6%)
202048 (18%)
202178 (50%)
202210 (17%)
20235 (8%)
20246 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2017 Toyota Camry have?: NHTSA lists 24 airbag complaints for the 2017 Toyota Camry, which is 16% of the 148 total complaints filed for that model year.
Are the 2017 Camry airbag problems linked to crashes or injuries?: Yes. Of the airbag complaints, 16 involved crashes, 17 involved injuries, and 1 involved a fire, with a median mileage at failure of 49,500 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Toyota Camry airbags?: Yes, recall 16V906000 covers certain 2017 Camry vehicles built between August 3, 2016 and September 12, 2016 for a front passenger knee airbag module issue. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
Do owners report airbags failing to deploy in the 2017 Camry?: Yes, multiple NHTSA complaints describe airbags not deploying during collisions at various speeds, some resulting in injuries requiring medical attention.