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2017 Toyota Camry Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 153 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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High Reported Activity — 2017 Toyota Camry

The 2017 Toyota Camry shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
153
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
28
Crash Reports
5 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Toyota Camry (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
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…
NHTSA #19V503000
🔧 Air Bags: Knee Bolster
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….
NHTSA #16V906000
🔧 Tires: Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
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…
NHTSA #17V295000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Toyota Camry

Based on 153 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
23
Air Bags
20
Electrical System
18
Vehicle Speed Control
18
Steering
15
Service Brakes
10
Engine
8
Structure
7
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Toyota Camry — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 624 complaints 2012 645 complaints 2013 301 complaints 2014 480 complaints 2015 286 complaints 2016 189 complaints 2017 153 complaints 2018 778 complaints 2019 411 complaints 2020 284 complaints 2021 165 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2016, 2017, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Toyota Camry

Is the 2017 Toyota Camry reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Toyota Camry has 3 recall campaigns and 153 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Camry have?
The 2017 Toyota Camry has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Camry?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Toyota Camry are: Unknown Or Other, Air Bags, Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Toyota Camry safe to buy?
The 2017 Toyota Camry has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Toyota Camry should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Camry are: 2016, 2017, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2018.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.