Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota Camry. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
Spare Tire Air Pressure may be Incorrect
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Air Bag Fasteners May Loosen Affecting Deployment
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
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Owner complaints (148)
148 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The unknown or other is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 148 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 31 | 20.9% |
| Air bags | 24 | 16.2% |
| Electrical system | 23 | 15.5% |
| Service brakes | 21 | 14.2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 19 | 12.8% |
| Steering | 14 | 9.5% |
| Engine | 11 | 7.4% |
| Structure | 10 | 6.8% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 4.7% |
| Electronic stability control | 6 | 4.1% |
How 2017 compares with other Camry years
Best and worst Camry years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 274 | 2 |
| 2014 | 455 | 3 |
| 2015 | 271 | 1 |
| 2016 | 184 | 2 |
| 2017 | 148 | 3 |
| 2018 | 745 | 8 |
| 2019 | 395 | 6 |
| 2020 | 274 | 3 |
| 2021 | 157 | 1 |
| 2022 | 61 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2017 Toyota Camry 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 40 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 221 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 40 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 42 / 38 / 40 | $1,700 | 221 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 40 / 37 / 38 | $1,750 | 230 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 33 / 27 | $2,500 | 321 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 30 / 24 | $2,800 | 363 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2017 Camry for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2017 Toyota Camry FAQ
How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 19V503000 (equipment), 17V295000 (tire), 16V906000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2017 Toyota Camry problems?
Owners filed 148 complaints with NHTSA. Unknown or other (31), Air bags (24), Electrical system (23) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2017 Toyota Camry get?
EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 42 city, 38 highway and 40 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2017 Toyota Camry get?
NHTSA rated the 2017 Toyota Camry 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (11.1% rollover risk).
How does the 2017 Camry compare with other years?
Among the 2013–2021 Toyota Camry model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (148) and the 2018 the most (745). The 2017 drew 148. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.