2017 Toyota Camry Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Toyota Camry. Part of Generation 7 (XV50) — 2012–2017.

20162018
Complaints
203
per 10K Sold
5.2
US Sales
387,081
Crashes
40
Fires
7
Injuries
44
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2017 Toyota Camry Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#124 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:49,116 mi
Crash-related:16
Fires:1
#221 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:25,030 mi
Fires:2
#321 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:35,486 mi
Crash-related:6
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Toyota Camry.

Airbags
24
complaints
Crashes
16
Fires
1
Avg Miles
49,116
Electrical Faults
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
25,030
Brakes
21
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
35,486
Unintended Acceleration
18
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
26,584
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
53,210
Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
51,222
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
27,092
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
19,089
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
30,819
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
52
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
53,453
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Child Seat
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control (Esc):Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Toyota Camry

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,746 vehicles.

19V503000Equipment:other:labels
~1,325 affected

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."

17V295000Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire
~409 affected

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.

16V906000Air Bags:knee Bolster
~12 affected

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.

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2017 Toyota Camry — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Toyota Camry reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Toyota Camry has 203 NHTSA complaints, 40 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Toyota Camry?
Top reported problems: Airbags (24 complaints, avg 49,116 mi); Electrical Faults (21 complaints, avg 25,030 mi); Brakes (21 complaints, avg 35,486 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Toyota Camry?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 35,922 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Toyota Camry include 40 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 44 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,746 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Toyota Camry?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Camry reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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