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.
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.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 29, 2021
Gm, we brought the car in April 2021. In addition to the purchase we have had issues first the car wouldn't start we brought a new one battery. Then we purchase new tires because the ones on the car at purchase was worn in which this car was certified car. Then this morning the car again wouldn't start the gas pedal sticking to floor and seems like fuel pump is acting up or some other issues . I contacted the dealership to have a complete diagnostic at no charge to have repairs fixed at no charge . Or I want a new car. Somethings going on need it to be addressed ASAP . Only had car 5 months
Vehicle speed control, Aug 29, 2021
I purchased this vehicle from D-276 Adam's Toyota in Lee's Summit on or about 8/9/2021. After 250 miles of driving I began to noticed a stutter in the shifting from first to second gear. No other incident was noticed for 2 to 3 days. I was on the interstate a few days later from the first stutter when it occurred again but more pronounced. I do remember that I was accelerating at about 40% throttle because I was in a rush, and I believed the throttle intensity played a role in the abruptness of the stutter. When I reached the interstate I came to a cruising speed of around 70 and engaged the cruise. I noticed that it was behaving oddly and it would shift often to control the speed it's almost as if it's tolerances are extremely tight. The hard shifting continues but now I know to go light on the throttle to minimize impact. As for the cruise control I will only use cruise control on relatively flat roads whereas it is extremely shifty on hilly roads. (Opinion begins) I believe the adaptive cruise control should have wider tolerances I only see this as contributing to transmission degradation.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 14, 2021
Experiencing vehicle hesitation when accelerating to go around another vehicle or going through traffic coming from another way. Very uncomfortable producing anxiety in not knowing what may happen. This incident happens frequently and unable to give specific date as to when it first began. My wife is noticing it's occurrence more frequently.
Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance, Jun 21, 2021
The spiral cable sub assembly failed, losing the horn the cruise control and other portions of control on the string, would have failed with time. Should’ve thought you’re like this occur on a vehicle that’s not even four years old. Part number 84307 Dash 02220 cost was $834.
Other or unspecified, May 8, 2021
MY SUNROOF MAKES A CRACKING NOISE WHENEVER I DRIVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD
Service brakes, May 4, 2021
WHEN BACKING UP AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE'S A LOUD CLUNKING, MOST NOTICEABLE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. I'VE BEEN TOLD THE NOISE COULD BE THE WRONG BRAKE PADS WERE INSTALLED, OR POSSIBLY THE INSTALLATION OF THE PADS WASN'T DONE CORRECTLY BY THE TECHNICIAN, CAUSING THE PADS TO NOT BE LOCKED INTO PLACE ON THE BRAKE CALIBER. HAVE NOT BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER TO DATE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED SO WITH 32K, IT HAS 36K, STILL HAVE ALL THE EXTENDED WARRANTY I BOUGHT WITH THE VEHICLE SO WILL SEE HOW MUCH CONSIDERATION I'M GIVEN.
Engine, Mar 12, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, A KNOCKING NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER CENTRAL FLORIDA TOYOTA (11020 ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, ORLANDO, FL 32837) WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. NO SERVICES WERE PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT YET NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Seat belts, Feb 19, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT UNLATCHED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA SOUTH ATLANTA (6865 JONESBORO RD, MORROW, GA 30260) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE SEAT BELT NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 44,000.*DT *BF*JB
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 19, 2021
DURING DRIVING OR FROM A STOP THE CAR HESITATES TO ACCELERATE. ON THE DASH BOARD THE RPM METER DISPLAYS A JERKING MOTION AS WELL AS THE CAR PHYSICALLY. USUALLY OCCURS WHILE DRIVING LONG DISTANCES AND WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 85F.
Other or unspecified, Jan 29, 2021
SUN ROOF FRAME FLEXING OR CRACKING NOISE
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.
Suspension, Jan 11, 2021
MY CAR IS 46K AND ALREADY HAVE A SUSPENSION PROBLEM THAT WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION WHEN MY CAR STARTED VIBRATING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE TIRES ARE FEATHERING IN THE MIDDLE WHICH I WAS TOLD WAS CAUSED BY A BAD SUSPENSION. I'VE BEEN GOING TO THE TOYOTA DEALER TO DO MY 5K MAINTENANCE AND NO ONE SINGLE PERSON HAS EVER MENTIONED THIS PROBLEM TO ME UNTIL NOW THAT IS SUPER LATE AND VERY DANGEROUS. I'M ALWAYS TRAVELING AND DOING ROAD TRIPS FROM KS TO FL AND FROM NY TO FL AND FROM CANADA TO NY AND SO ON AND THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THIS MUST BE HAPPENING FOR A WHILE NOW SINCE THE TIRES WERE JUST REPLACED AT 19K
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.
Steering, Service brakes, Oct 19, 2020, crash
I WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A STONE FIXTURE, WHEN MY CAMRY TOO ME OFF THE ROAD I WAS TRAVELING 35MPH INITIALLY AND THE CAR WENT UP TO 60 MPH ONTO THE SIDE WALK. THE STEERING SYSTEM LOCKED AND I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR ANYMORE AND WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES IT CAUSED THE CAR TO ACCELERATE FASTER. I WAS GOING 60 MPH INTO A STONE FIXTURE WHERE ME CAR CRASHED. I'M BADLY INJURED DUE TO THIS CAR GOING CRAZY ON ME. I HAD TO BE TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MY INJURIES. THE CAR WAS TOTALED OUT IN THIS CRASH. ALSO WHEN THE CAR WAS PLACED BACK IN PARK AFTER THE CASH IT JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND I WAS ALMOST SENT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THANK GOD I LIVED TO SPEAK ON THIS VERY SCARY ENCOUNTER. THANK GOD NO ONE WAS ON THE SIDEWALK THIS DAY.
Engine, Oct 8, 2020
VVT -I ENGINE MADE A RATTLE NOISE ON PASSENGER SIDE WHEN YOU DO A COLD START ESPECIALLY FIRST IN THE MORNING, BECAUSE THERE'S NO PRESSURE IN TO THE LOCKING PIN LOCATED INSIDE THE ACTUATOR WHICH CONNECTS TO THE CAMSHAFT, BECAUSE OF THIS THE HOUSING THE IMPUT AND THE OUTPUT ARE FREE TO MOVE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER AND THIS CREATE WEAR INSIDE OF THIS HOUSING. IT JUST GOIN TO WEAR DOWN AND THEM YOU'RE NOT GONNA HAVE PROPER CONTROL OF THE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Sep 19, 2020, crash
WHILE COASTING INTO A PARKING SPACE MY CAR ACCELERATED HITTING ANOTHER CAR.
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.
Engine, Jun 13, 2020, fire
VEHICLE WAS IN FAST FOOD DRIVE THRU. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DRIVE TRAIN. VEHICLE WAS IDLING AND MOVING THRU THE LINE. *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, May 29, 2020
WHENEVER I WANT TO BACK UP THE GEAR MAKES STRANGE SOUND BY SWITCHING TO R GEAR FROM P. WHEN I REACH A CERTAIN SPEED LIMIT MY CAR VIBRATES FOR FEW SECONDS THEN IT COMES TO NORMAL. *TR
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), May 28, 2020
I WAS DRIVING IN MY 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH 40,000 MILES. I WAS IN THE VEHICLE WITH MY THREE CHILDREN AND WE WERE GOING TO GET SOMETHING TO EAT. WE WERE TRAVELING ON A 4 LANE VERY BUSY STREET DOING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 30 MPH. WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STOPPED WITH NO WARNING OR ANYTHING.THE WHOLE SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. I PANICKED BECAUSE THIS ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. MY RADIO KEEPS REBOOTING AND WILL NOT CLICK OFF. WHEN I TURN MY LEFT TURN SIGNAL THE CAR SHUTS DOWN. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN TOYOTA AND THEIR TREATMENT OF MY CONCERNS. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND PUTS ME AND MY CHILDREN IN DANGER. *TR
Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Service brakes, May 20, 2020
2017 TOYOTA CAMRY SE. I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP OVER 8 TIMES NOW FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS AND A CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM THE BRAKES THAT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE. THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS WOULD NOT LOCK/UNLOCK AND ON TWO OCCURRENCES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION THE DOORS UNLOCKED THEMSELVES WITHOUT BEING COMMANDED. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT INTO THE DEALER 4 TIMES FOR THE ISSUE BEFORE THE DEALERSHIP FINALLY REPLACED 3 OF 4 OUT OF SAFETY. I BROUGHT THIS ISSUE TO THE GENERAL MANAGER ATTENTION THAT IT SHOULD TAKE 4 VISITS TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET A SAFETY FEATURE FIXED. HE TOLD ME TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE DOOR ACTUATORS AND HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT THE ENGINEERS HAVE NOT CAME UP WITH A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. CLEARLY ITS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE TOYOTA AND THE DEALERSHIP WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE OR ADDRESS. THE CAR HAD BEEN IN APPROX. 8 TIMES NOW FOR A CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM THE BRAKING SYSTEM THAT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE. THE DEALERSHIP SAID TOYOTA'S ARE KNOWN FOR THIS. THEIR SOLUTION WAS TO PAY FOR A BRAKE JOB EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS STILL UNDER THE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY AND THEY KNOW THEIR IS AN DEFECT WITH THE SYSTEM. I HAVE VOICED MY CONCERNS TO TOYOTA BUT THEY REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM OR FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Steering, May 16, 2020
AT 45000 MILES A RATTLE OVER BUMPS AND AT LOW SPEED DEVELOPED UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THE RATTLE INCREASED UNTIL I BROUGHT IT TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER WITH 50000 MILES ON IT . THROUGH THE PROCESS IT WAS DISCOVERED THE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $135 DIAGNOSTIC FEE, $555 FOR LABOR AND $757 FOR THE STEERING COLUMN. THE NEW COLUMN SOLVED THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE OF LOOSE PART OR PARTS IS INSIDE OF THE COLUMN. I CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND GOT NO SATISFACTION. THE SERVICE TECH AT MY DEALER TOLD ME THERE HAS BEEN OTHER CASES OF STEERING COLUMN LOOSENESS AND REPLACEMENT. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. I HAVE ALL THE RECORDS. I WISH TOYOTA SHOULD STEP UP ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. *TR