Toyota Camry 2017 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Toyota Camry 2017 and 148 complaints filed by owners. It has 34% fewer complaints than the average Toyota Camry from 2016–2025 (226 per year).
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Toyota Camry 2017? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Toyota Camry 2017
Equipment and labels
NHTSA campaign 19V503000 · 2019-06-28
What happens
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Tires
NHTSA campaign 17V295000 · 2017-05-02
What happens
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Air bags
NHTSA campaign 16V906000 · 2016-12-16
What happens
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
148 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
28 with a crash · 5 with a fire · 29 injuries
Most reported problems on the Toyota Camry 2017
- Electrical system: 21 (14% of complaints)
- Brakes: 21 (14% of complaints)
- Air bags: 20 (14% of complaints)
- Throttle and cruise control: 19 (13% of complaints)
- Steering: 13 (9% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Toyota Camry 2017
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
- Brake hard somewhere safe: the car shouldn't pull to one side and the pedal shouldn't sink; check rotors and pads.
- The air bag light should come on for a second at start-up and go off. Confirm by VIN that air bag recalls were done.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Toyota Camry recalls by year
- 2016 : 2 recalls · 189 complaints
- 2017 : 3 recalls · 148 complaints
- 2018 : 8 recalls · 747 complaints
- 2019 : 6 recalls · 397 complaints
- 2020 : 3 recalls · 274 complaints
- 2021 : 1 recalls · 157 complaints
- 2022 : 1 recalls · 62 complaints
- 2023 : 2 recalls · 64 complaints
- 2024 : 1 recalls · 51 complaints
- 2025 : 6 recalls · 167 complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Toyota Camry 2017 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Toyota Camry 2017. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Camry 2017?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: electrical system (21 of 148 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 12, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).