Reliable Auto DB

2017 Toyota Camry reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2017 Toyota Camry has 148 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 21 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Camry years here — under the median of the other years, which is 26. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Labels, Temporary spare tire, and Knee bolster.

2015 Toyota Camry SE
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Complaints

148

Per year

21

Recalls

3

Years on the road

10

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (24 of 148), then Electrical system (23) and Service brakes (21). Those filings include 28 that report a crash, 5 that report a fire, and 23 that report an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Camry has 188 complaints, 27 per year, and the 2018 has 740 complaints, 102 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Toyota Camry. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall Labels 2019-06-28 · NHTSA campaign 19V503000
Summary 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."
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.
Recall tires, temporary spare tire 2017-05-02 · NHTSA campaign 17V295000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall air bags, knee bolster 2016-12-16 · NHTSA campaign 16V906000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (148 total)

Air bags
24
Electrical system
23
Service brakes
21
Speed control
19
Steering
14
Engine
11
Structure
10
Fuel and propulsion system
7
Electronic stability control (ESC)
6
Powertrain
6
Tires
6
Suspension
5
Seat belts
4
Latches, locks, and linkages
3
Seats
3
Visibility and wipers
3
Exterior lighting
2
Forward collision avoidance
2
Back-over prevention
1
Child seat
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Equipment
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Other or not sure
1
Visibility
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

28

Fire-flagged

5

Injury reports

23

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry, which was purchased via Facebook Marketplace. Shortly after purchase, the Check Engine warning light illuminated, leading the contact to replace the catalytic…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-06-05
  • "Tire size is 205 65R16 I purchased two Westlake Tires from Advanced Tire in Missouri from installation on my 2017 Toyota Camry LE. After installation, I experienced abnormal vibration and tire related concerns. On March…"
    Tires · filed 2026-06-01
  • "we have had multiple issues with this car since 70,000 miles. engine burning oil, no fix besides replacing it or keep adding oil. now check engine and check stability control system light are on. took to o'reilley to…"
    Engine · filed 2026-05-29
  • "purchased a 2017 Toyota Camry from CarMax in Ontario, CA, with a 12,000 down payment. I chose this vehicle for its reliability and fuel efficiency. After the first week, I noticed poor gas mileage—only 17 mpg. CarMax…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-03-16
  • "Four (4) General Tire Reliatrek P205/65R16 95H were purchased on August 6, 2024 at Toyota Greenville located in Greenville, South Carolina, with mileage on my car at 138,174. At my last service in late December 2025,…"
    Tires · filed 2026-01-21

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2017 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2017 Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Camry 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 21 30 24 MPG $2700
Camry 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 24 33 27 MPG $2400
Camry hybrid LE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 42 38 40 MPG $1600
Camry hybrid XLE/SE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 40 37 38 MPG $1700

Specs and fitment

7th generation, 2012–2017
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-20 (2.5L and 3.5L; 5W-20 only if 0W-20 is unavailable) , 4.6 qt capacity
Tire size 215/55R17 (LE/SE) to 235/55R18 (XLE); 225/45R18 (SE/XSE)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 13V-442 covers certain 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. The air conditioning condenser drain hose may become clogged, water may accumulate in the condenser housing, and water may leak through a seam onto the air bag control module, which can cause a short circuit of the module. Dealers seal the condenser housing and install a protective cover on the air bag control module. Recall 14V-576 covers certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment. Dealers replace any suspect fuel delivery pipes.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Toyota Camry reliable?

The 2017 Toyota Camry has 148 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 21 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Camry years here — under the median of the other years, which is 26. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Labels, Temporary spare tire, and Knee bolster.

What are common problems with a 2017 Toyota Camry?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (24 of 148), then Electrical system (23) and Service brakes (21). Those filings include 28 that report a crash, 5 that report a fire, and 23 that report an injury.

Is the 2017 Toyota Camry more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 Camry has 188 complaints, 27 per year, and the 2018 has 740 complaints, 102 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Toyota Camry been recalled?

The 2017 Toyota Camry has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Toyota Camry?

Owners have filed 148 complaints about the 2017 Toyota Camry with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Toyota Camry get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Toyota Camry is 32.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2020 Toyota Camry?

8th generation (2018-2024).

Is the 2025 Toyota Camry available with a non-hybrid engine in the US?

In the United States, every 2025 Camry trim uses the hybrid powertrain; gasoline-only and V6 engines are not offered.