repaired · 2021 Q2
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2017 Toyota CamryProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 148 owner complaints about the 2017 Toyota Camry, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-295 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Toyota Camry has problems
148 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Air bags17 crash/fire/injury
23Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
21Service brakes7 crash/fire/injury
19Vehicle speed control7 crash/fire/injury
14Steering4 crash/fire/injury
11Engine3 crash/fire/injury
10Structure
7Fuel/propulsion system
6Power train
4015 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 24 | 17 |
| Electrical system | 23 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 21 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 19 | 7 |
| Steering | 14 | 4 |
| Engine | 11 | 3 |
| Structure | 10 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 1 |
| 15 other systems | 40 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 Toyota Camry recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk. A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags: knee bolster
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Camry year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Camry median. How we score
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NHTSA crash tests
2017 Toyota Camry safety ratings
2017 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Camry owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while the wife was driving approximately 25 MPH and pressing the brake pedal to stop, the braking system malfunctioned causing the brake pedal to extend to the floorboard and the vehicle crashed into the rear end of a second vehicle.…
My Toyota Camry SE 2017 while driving on freeway, my car started to smell like something burning few minutes later the car radio and lighting started to go crazy on off flashing randomly. going on off random screens by itself. i tried turning radio off but it wouldn't let me. when car turnkey is on…
I was hit by another car on the drivers side front door. The side airbags and the steering wheel airbag did not deploy. This resulted in a C2 nondisplaced neck fracture plus other pain likely from sub clinical rib fractures. This problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. It has…
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