This page covers 4 recalls, 150 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Toyota Camry.
24–27 mpg combined
8.7–9.8 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The Toyota Camry, model years 2012 to 2017, received an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. The sedan earned 4 stars in frontal crash protection and 4 stars in rollover resistance. Side crash protection received 5 stars, and side pole crash protection was rated at 4 stars. NHTSA maintains these ratings across the model years shown until a vehicle redesign occurs, so this rating applies to the entire 2012 to 2017 range.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2017 Camry, the most common complaint themes center on vehicle speed control and the airbag system. On the speed control side, owners describe unintended acceleration, unexpected surges, and difficulty maintaining steady speeds, sometimes reporting that the vehicle accelerates without deliberate input. Airbag complaints focus on warning lights illuminating and staying on, along with concerns about whether the system would deploy correctly in a crash. Steering draws the third-highest complaint volume, with owners reporting stiffness, pulling to one side, and inconsistent power assist. A smaller but recurring thread involves engine issues, where owners describe low oil consumption without warning lights and, in some cases, audible knocking that leads to diagnosis of internal engine damage.
150
Total Complaints
28
Crash-Related
5
Fire-Related
23
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Toyota Camry has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the front passenger knee airbag, which may have been mounted with incorrect fasteners that can loosen over time and cause the airbag to deploy improperly in a crash.
The remaining recalls are lower in severity but still worth knowing about. The load carrying capacity label on vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats may show incorrect weight limits, which could lead an owner to unintentionally overload the vehicle beyond what the tires and structure can safely handle. There is also a recall covering spare tires that were shipped from the dealer without being inflated to the pressure listed on the tire placard. A spare that is underinflated may not handle or stop as expected if pressed into service after a flat, raising the risk of losing control. Both the label and spare tire recalls affect a broad range of Toyota models sold through specific regional distributors, so not every 2017 Camry will be subject to all four recalls.
At a glance
What can fail
The load carrying capacity label on the vehicle may show incorrect information, which means the vehicle does not meet federal tire and rim safety standards.
What the fix does
Toyota will provide a corrected label to place over the incorrect one at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The spare tire on affected vehicles has incorrect air pressure and does not match the pressure specified on the Tire Pressure Label.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the spare tire and adjust its pressure to the correct level at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger knee air bag module may be attached to the instrument panel with incorrect fasteners that could fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fasteners and replace the instrument panel brace and body bracket if needed, then reattach the air bag assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger knee air bag may be attached with wrong fasteners that can damage mounting holes and loosen over time, potentially reducing air bag performance in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fasteners, replace the instrument panel brace and bracket if needed, and reinstall the air bag with correct fasteners.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
