2017 Toyota Camry: recalls, complaints, crash ratings and fuel economy
Public records for the 2017 Toyota Camry from NHTSA and the EPA. They describe the model year, not any one car. To check a specific Camry, run its VIN.
Recalls issued
3
for this model year
Owner complaints
148
filed with NHTSA
NHTSA overall rating
5 of 5 stars
tested version below
EPA combined
24–40 mpg
4 configurations
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Recalls issued (3)
Recall campaigns NHTSA issued for the 2017 Toyota Camry. NHTSA's model-year records don't show whether a recall was repaired on a particular car: check a VIN's repair status free at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗. Recall repairs are free at a franchise dealer.
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.
Free 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.
Reported to NHTSA Jun 28, 2019
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.
Free 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.
Reported to NHTSA Dec 16, 2016
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.
Free 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.
Reported to NHTSA May 2, 2017
Owner complaints (148)
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Camry. They are owners' reports, not confirmed defects, and a model sold in large numbers collects more of them. One complaint can name more than one area.
| Most-named areas | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 24 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 21 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 19 |
| STEERING | 14 |
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NHTSA rates tested versions of a model, not individual cars.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
EPA fuel economy
The EPA's figures for each 2017 Toyota Camry configuration it lists, with its estimated yearly fuel cost.
| Version | Engine & transmission | City / Hwy / Comb | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camry | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Regular Gasoline | 21 / 30 / 24 | $2,800 |
| Camry | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Regular Gasoline | 24 / 33 / 27 | $2,500 |
| Camry Hybrid LE | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Regular Gasoline | 42 / 38 / 40 | $1,700 |
| Camry Hybrid XLE/SE | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Regular Gasoline | 40 / 37 / 38 | $1,750 |
Records retrieved Oct 14, 2026, 11:28 PM EDTfrom NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests) and the EPA (fueleconomy.gov), and refreshed daily. AutoBear reports what these sources contain and does not independently verify them. This page is about the model year, not a specific car: it says nothing about any one car's condition, accident history or maintenance.