2017 Toyota Camry
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 148 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 21st highest complaint count among 25 Camry model years with reports.
Of the 2017 reports, 28 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 29 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Equipment, other, labelsJun 28, 2019
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."
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 19V503000 on NHTSA.gov
Tires, temporary/emergency spare tireMay 2, 2017
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.
A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 17V295000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, knee bolsterDec 16, 2016
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 16V906000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
24 reports, newest first. Show all
Air bags, Service brakes, Oct 28, 2024, crash
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. During the crash, no air bags deployed, and no injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed to the home. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in an unknown manufacturer recall related to the Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pump. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Sep 9, 2024
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 without running the warning lights says check charging system. dealer says not sure why it says that but nothing wrong i replaced a battery already bottom half radio doesn't work. cranking sound in steering wheel prior to this about 5months replaced arm controls. Replaced axles my radio still has a issue working and my headlights keep burning out my air bag lights stay on when someone is in front seat or not in seat there for not properly working. wheel is really loose feeling
Exterior lighting, Air bags, Aug 27, 2024
The airbag lite is on.
Air bags, May 11, 2024, crash
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 been inspected by the police and insurance representatives. There were no indication or lance or messages that there was a problem with the car prior to the failure.
Air bags, Service brakes, Oct 5, 2023
The brakes freezes often and the air bags is not irking either
Air bags, Feb 2, 2023, crash
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving from a stop sign, another vehicle driving at 40 MPH stuck the vehicle on the front passenger side, causing several damages to the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was injured and had to seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Air bags, Nov 8, 2021, crash
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while her daughter was at standstill at a traffic light and started to move forward when another vehicle run the red light and impacted the front driver side of the vehicle. No air bags deployed. The driver sustained a head injury when hitting her head on the driver-side door window and sought medical attention at the hospital. The vehicle was not drivable. A police report was filed. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was towed to towing to the insurance lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Air bags, Nov 5, 2021, crash
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, another vehicle impacted her vehicle on the passenger side and pushed the vehicle to the guard rail. No airbags deployed. The contact stated she has a spinal fracture, a right bloodshot eye also has neck and back pains. The contact stated the front passenger sustain injuries on their right leg and also has back pains. The contact stated she seek medical attention at an emergency room and the front passenger decided to go to an urgent care. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to the impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
Air bags, Oct 5, 2021, crash
Vehicle was involved in accident on 08/22/2021. The speed was 55-60 mph . The vehicle in front, a 2014 Chevrolet 4wd full size pick up changed lanes (left to right) clipping the left front of the Toyota & slammed on brakes. The Toyota went under the bumper & right rear fender of the truck. The damage to the Toyota included the ECU, ABS & brake components, wiring harness & fuse/relay blocks, & all of the sheet metal, bumper, A/C,etc. Insurance company opted to repair the vehicle (cost is now approaching $18,000). My wife & granddaughter (adult) were the front seat occupants. They both sustained bruises but no serious injuries. If the air bags do not deploy in an accident that destroys the entire front end of a 4 year old vehicle with 25,000 miles (we purchased new), what does it take for them to deploy? Does not give us much confidence in the safety. The vehicle is currently at Greenville Toyota Body Shop in Greenville,SC. Repairs started 09/02/2021. Waiting for interior wiring harness. No warning lights or issues before the crash. The battery was destroyed in the crash.
Air bags, Seat belts, Structure, Jan 27, 2021, crash
I HYDROPLANED ON THE INTERSTATE GOING 60 AND HIT A GUARDRAIL TWICE. THE AIRBAGS NEVER WENT OFF, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTED BACK INTO PLACE AFTER TAKING IT OFF. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN FLOPPY IF IT WAS EFFECTIVE.
Air bags, Seats, Dec 19, 2020, crash
I WAS TRAVELING AT AN ESTIMATED SPEED OF 20MPH AND WITH THE FRONT OF MY CAMRY, STRUCK THE BACK OF A NON TRAILERED SEMI TRUCK AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND MY DRIVERS SEAT BROKE CAUSING ME TO GET SLAMMED INTO THE SEAT BELT WHICH RESULTED IN BACK, NECK, SHOULDER AND KNEE INJURIES.
Air bags, Wheels, Other or unspecified, Jul 3, 2020
AIR BAG HAS PROBLEM SINCE FEB 2017 BUT NO ONE CONATCT ME TO FIX THAT I JUST KNEW ABOUT IT AND WOULD LIKE TO FIX FROM THE MANUFACTURE. BIG QUESTION IS IT HIS THERE SINCE LAST 3 YEAR AND I AM STILL DRIVING THE SAME CAR OMG.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Jul 3, 2020
I JUST SEE IN DETAIL OF MY CAR ABOUT THE RECALL REGARDING THE AIR BAG AND TIRE BUT NO ONE CONTACT ME FROM DEALER AND MANUFACTURE. I AM TOTALLY UNAWARE ABOUT IT. THERE IS PROBLEM WITH AIRBAG AND I AM DRIVING THIS CAR SINCE LAST 3 YEAR OH MY GOD. NOTHING IS HAPPEN YET. I JUST SEE THE DETAIL.
Air bags, Structure, Apr 30, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDSHIELD SEAL WAS UNSECURED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PRICE TOYOTA LOCATED AT 168 N. DUPONT HWY, NEW CASTLE DE, WAS NOTIFIED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.*DT*JB
Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Feb 27, 2020, fire
I WAS DRIVING IN THE HOV LANE ON THE 170 AT 6:30PM. 2/7/2020. THERE WAS A SUDDEN WHITE FLASH AND EXPLOSION. ALL OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I COULD NOT SEE WHERE I WAS GOING. ALL I COULD SEE WAS OUT MY REAR WINDOW. I TRIED TO STEER THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY BUT IT STOPPED IN THE FAST LANE. ALL I COULD SEE WHERE CARS SWERVING TO MISS US. I DIDN'T KNOW IF MY HAZARDS COULD BE SEEN AS I COULDN'T SEE MY INSTRUMENT PANEL. SO I PUMPED THE BRAKES HOPING THE LIGHTS WERE WORKING AND THE CARS COMING COULD SEE THEM. AT THE SAME TIME, I THOUGHT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE BECAUSE MY THROAT AND LUNGS WERE BURNING. MY DAUGHTER WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS. I COULDN'T MOVE BECAUSE OF THE SEAT BELTS. WHEN SHE CAME TO SHE CALLED 911. THE FREEWAY WAS CLOSED DOWN. THE POLICE FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF US BEING HIT OR US HITTING ANYTHING. NO REPORT WAS ISSUED. THE AIRBAGS HAD TO BE CUT TO GET US OUT. WE WERE TRAPPED IN A CAR THAT WE COULDN'T TELL IF IT WAS ON FIRE OR NOT. IF IT WAS WE WOULDN'T HAVE GOTTEN OUT! THE CAR WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. I BELIEVE THERE WAS A SHORT THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE AIR BAGS TO GO OFF. OR THE AIRBAGS JUST WENT OFF ON THEIR OWN. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE WHITE LIGHT OR DEAFENING BANG WAS. I CAN ONLY CALL IT AN EXPLOSION.
Air bags, Jan 9, 2020, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE T-BONED INTO THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE AIR BAG DID DEPLOYED BUT FAILED TO DEFLATE. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE HAD TO USE A KNIFE TO DEFLATE THE AIR BAG, LETTING HIM ACCESS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES ON HIS LEFT RIBS (BADLY BRUISED). THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS ABLE TO GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR HIS INJURIES LATER ON. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER GREENTREE TOYOTA LOCATED AT 87 FEDERAL RD, DANBURY, CT 06811, (203) 730-4040, AND WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A BODY SHOP AND WAS INFORMED BY THE INSURANCE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,060. *LN *JB
Air bags, May 17, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND NECK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD SEND SOMEONE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Steering, Air bags, Mar 21, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BUSTED LIP AND A BRUISED CHIN THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION (STITCHES). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WILMES CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (2215 E BROADWAY ST, ALTUS, OK 73521, (877) 394-8034) WHERE IT WAS DEEMED TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
Air bags, Dec 8, 2018, crash
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT, HIT ON FRONT RIGHT ND COLLIDED WITH CONCRETE BARRIER FRONT LEFT AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY (NEITHER FRONT OR SIDE).CITY STREET, IN MOTION.
Air bags, Aug 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED OR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,790.
Air bags, May 14, 2018, crash
TAKATA RECALL 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY SITTING IDLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END IMPACT FORCING VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF IT. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
Air bags, Mar 12, 2018, crash
ON NOVEMBER 4TH, 2017, I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHICH WAS DETERMINED BY THE POLICE REPORT TO BE A HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENT. WE WERE NEVER ABLE TO FIND THE PERSON WHO HIT MY CAR WHILE I WAS DRIVING. MY CAR WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF SPINNING ACROSS 7 LANES AND HITTING THE SUB-DIVIDERS. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE BELOW. UNFORTUNATELY, NONE OF THE 8 AIRBAGS IN THE CAR DEPLOYED. MY FACE WAS SLAMMED VERY HARD AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT. WE REPORTED THIS TO THE TOYOTA CORPORATION AND THEY SAID THEY NEEDED TO DO AN INVESTIGATION, WHICH TOOK THEM MORE THAN 2 AND A HALF MONTHS, TO COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE CAR PERFORMED NORMALLY. THEY SENT ME SOME DIAGRAMS AND OTHER INFORMATION WHICH WAS COMPLETELY INCOMPREHENSIBLE. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS FROM THE TOYOTA INSPECTION DEPARTMENT. I RECENTLY SENT A LETTER TO TOYOTA CORPORATION REQUIRING A FAIR RESOLUTION TO MY SITUATION. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED COPY OF THAT LETTER. EVERYBODY I SHOW THE CAR TO, INCLUDING BODY SHOPS AND MECHANICS, FELT THAT I WAS VERY LUCKY TO WALK AWAY ALIVE FROM THAT CAR. I AM EXTREMELY SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR, FEARING ANOTHER ACCIDENT WHERE THE OUTCOME MAY NOT BE THE SAME. I TRULY BELIEVE THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP AND TOYOTA CORPORATION IS REFUSING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND COMPENSATE ME FOR THE REPAIRS, CAR RENTALS, AND OTHER EXPENSES. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL ME AT [XXX], OR EMAIL ME AT [XXX]. I'LL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO ARRANGE FOR AN INDEPENDENT INSPECTION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM OF THIS VEHICLE. I SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Air bags, Dec 21, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVE, ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND IMPACTED THE FRONT END. THE CONTACT APPLIED FORCE TO THE BRAKES. UPON IMPACT FROM THE OTHER VEHICLE, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SPUN AROUND TO THE RIGHT AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED CUTS, BRUISES, AND SPRAINED WRISTS. MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS REQUIRED DUE TO NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE AND DEEMED IT DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE CRASH AFTER IT HAPPENED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,400.
Air bags, Aug 4, 2017, crash
AIRBAGS FAIL TO DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT . AT A INTERSECTION IN SAN DIEGO,CA