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
148 reports, newest first.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 26, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while at a complete stop and depressing the brake pedal, the engine revved to 3500-4000 RPM. The contact stated that he depressed the brake pedal harder to prevent the vehicle from moving, and the RPMs decreased. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent a field technician, who retrieved data from the vehicle and sent a report to the manufacturer. The contact stated that he followed up with the manufacturer and was informed that the technical department had not yet submitted a report. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Feb 6, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds and turning right, the vehicle bucked. The vehicle was uncontrollable. The brake and accelerator pedals were stuck. The contact stated that her shoe might have gotten stuck between the brake and accelerator pedals, causing the failure. While driving in the snow, the vehicle accelerated and failed to stop while depressing the brake pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 8,500. The VIN was not available.
Steering, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jan 16, 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. noise still happens when turning.
Electrical system, Dec 22, 2023
Second time this has happened in 2 years. Driving on the freeway and the car’s electrical system shuts off. No power to any electrical, lights flicker, all dash lights came on. Car would not start, then to repair it the battery needed to be replaced and the alternator needed to be replaced. Very dangerous as I immediately lose power steering, lights, etc.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Oct 23, 2023
The batter has been bad since the beginning. Even the original battery would right away leak and leave a lot of residue. My car since the beginning has told me there is something wrong with the power system. But Toyota keeps insisting that it’s just a random message. And that they don’t know why it says it. It’s concerning because I constantly need to get a new battery. The other thing is that. When I unlock my car. Either the passenger side or the drivers side doesn’t lock or unlock. It’s mostly scary for me because there are times that I’m not in the safest area and I struggle to open it manually. I also have a few other friends that have the same car as I do and same year and they are also having the same problem. And the third thing is the ac system just decided to only work when it wants to. It seems like it’s a faulty system.
Other or unspecified, Oct 9, 2023
Defect in the windshield- Lamintaed glass- Due internal stress in the inner glass layer, pieces of the glass started falling in my lap as I was driving. Please investigate. Called Toyota Customer Service Group and they failed to understand the safety of this issue. Laminated glass should not separate by having pieces of glass in driver's lap and reating a hole in the upper corner of the windshield
Air bags, Service brakes, Oct 5, 2023
The brakes freezes often and the air bags is not irking either
Other or unspecified, Sep 29, 2023
I have a 2017 toyota camry with only 30k miles and the servo motor has gone bad. that's what the dealership told me. i was told by dealership this is a common problem, yet Toyota doesn't have a bulletin for this issue. i am looking on [XXX] and see it's listed and several other websites. i was told repair cost can be $1,4000 - 4,800. Car has only 30k miles so i am quite surprised that it's needing this costly repair. Furthermore, given the fact that it's a known issue why did Toyota not have a bulletin for this? Are they trying to pass this cost onto the consumer? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Electrical system, Back over prevention, Jul 28, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the infotainment system was stuck in reboot mode. Additionally, the contact stated that the rearview camera failed to turn on intermittently and the rearview camera image was intermittently blurry. There was no warning light illuminated. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
Seat belts, Jul 21, 2023
The passenger side seatbelt got stuck in the buckle and would no come out. It had to be yanked which caused the buckle to break
Tires, Jun 14, 2023
4 tires - All 215/55R17 General Exclaim HPX-A/S. 5-7-22 Purchased four at Walmart, Lapeer MI, including lifetime mounting, balancing, rotation. Vehicle was weaving on cement cut expressways. 5-25-22 Complaint sent to Continental Tire. Response was determined as “Tram-lining”, but should get better with usage. I shared email to Mgr Mark at W-M Tire in Lapeer,MI 7-19-22 Cont Tire sent customer survey received. I responded dangerous tires not getting better 12-22 Personal complaint to WM again. 1-26-23 email to CT 5-1-23 email to CT 5-5-23 email to CT 6-9-23 personal complaint to WM and mgr JR drove my car. He agreed to replace tires but I must repay all mounting, bal, rotation fees of $130 or so. I called Rep at Cont Tire who refused to work with WM. She told me 45 day had expired and that I hadn’t made a formal complaint and wanted me to drive car to Discount Tire Store in Burton, MI for tire review. I told her I purchased tires at WM and if I get other tires at Discount, WM will not honor my prepaid lifetime flat, rotation, bal issues. I asked Rep for email follow up on our conversation and her conversation with WM mgt JR. Rep said I was rude and hung up on me. 6-12-23 Call to CT Aniaca and ask for escalation Rep. None available will Call me back. No call back 6-13-23. Called CT again - Marcos He confirmed WEB complaint #220525-000003. Said tires are proprietary to WM, and out of 45 day warranty. I asked the why send me to Discount Tire if proprietary to WM. I told him WM would replace the tires and All I wanted was CT to pay for the $130 remount, etc. He refused. Told him tires dangerous and I will filed complaint with NHTSA.
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.
Equipment, Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 7, 2022
Good
Tires, Sep 7, 2022
Front side
Other/i am not sure, Child seat, Sep 7, 2022
It’ was not bad
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Aug 19, 2022
The radio in my car flickers when turning the wheel it makes a cranking sound and it’s slow to accelerate
Engine, Jul 12, 2022, fire
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact's wife was driving approximately 30 MPH and began to smell smoke and pulled over. The contact's wife saw smoke coming from the A/C vents. The contact said his wife did not notice any warning lights. The contact stated that no more than 2 minutes after smelling smoke the entire vehicle was burning from inside the cabin. The vehicle was fully engulfed. The fire department and police were on the scene. The police filed a report, and the vehicle was extinguished, but the contact was not sure if water or foam was used. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The contact's insurance provider declared the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
Seats, Jun 4, 2022, fire
While driving home from work I suddenly noticed green smoke billowing from under my passenger seat. I immediately pulled over rolled my windows down I removed my back pack from the seat that was smoldering on top of the seat . There was absolutely nothing combustible in my back pack I removed my back back from the vehicle. The extinguished itself some how. I began coughing and choking due to the toxic smoke. Once I felt that the fire in the passenger seat was no longer a threat to my life. I begrudgingly continued my drive home which was an additional 15 Miles home. I am a sheriff deputy for Los Angeles county I realized that getting off the highway was the safest place for my self and other vehicles around me. The 15 freeway is a very busy highway and is not safe to remain on the side of the road unless there was an immediate threat of danger or an accident that needed to be reported. I arrived home safely but extremely unnerved. I do not smoke I do not use vaping or any other such things. I took several pictures it's quite obvious the seat caught on fire from under or within the seat. There is absolutely zero aftermarket products added to my vehicle . All of my vehicle maintenance has been done at Toyota dealerships only. This incident was very scary to say the least. Fortunately I had no passengers had I had my teenage children wife or anyone else in the front passenger seat the potential of serious harm could have occurred. I am reporting this as Toyota claims no recalls for this vehicle. My vehicle warranty just recently expired. Toyota has many recalls on several different years for this type of thing occurring. With my personal experience, I highly recommend this incident be investigated, and a possible recall should be implemented for the safety of others. There appears in pictures that the wiring underneath the seat initiated the fire. Toyota needs to be responsible for this. Thank you Sincerely [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Electrical system, Service brakes, May 18, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. Additionally, the electrical system was not operating as designed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with brake failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 26, 2022
The call stalls after getting a full tank of gas. It then would not start the next morning.
Other or unspecified, Apr 24, 2022, crash
On 4-15-22 wife started the car and put car into drive.There was a grinding noise and the car went into reverse down my street crashed through some cement barriers and a fence and ended up within 3 inches of a neighbors house. This car's transmission seems to have had problems in this area. Wife was not injured but was evaluated by EMTs. Did accident report 22-11374. Car was towed to the dealer. Had $11,000 damage on its bottom. It will be sent to the transmission shot of the dealer after accident repairs.
Steering, Apr 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the steering wheel started vibrating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and continued to drive. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving in the rain and as she depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle swerved, almost causing the contact to crash into another vehicle. The contact was able to regain control of the steering wheel and continued to drive. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic for tire alignment. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle did not need to be aligned and there were no issues with the tires. The contact stated that the failure mainly occurred while driving at faster speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that no issues were found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 18, 2022
Well when I pressed the gas pedal the vehicle stalled. It's happening now very often when I'm accelerating. Checked for dtc and none found . No check engine light on. Most likely fuel pump/ fuel supply problem. Fuel pump cost 412.00 dollars. Toyota needs to help cover my repair.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 10, 2021
I've been noticing stalling when driving. No check engine light and no code detected by a scan tool. Now stalling become frequent and went to check for recalls. But so far not for my vehicle's year. How can I get Toyota to pay for the repair? Odometer : 46000 miles.
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.