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All cars · Toyota Camry · 2017

2017 Toyota Camry. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index22100 = average car
Complaints89NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold387,081U.S. model year
Per 100K sold23complaints
Year rank#2 of 23#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.5L 4-cylAuto (S6)FWD24 / 33 / 27Regular$2,300
2.5L 4-cyl hybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD42 / 38 / 40Regular$1,550
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S6)FWD21 / 30 / 24Regular$2,600

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 6,000 and 50,000 miles. Median 26,000, from 97 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Electrical34,00012,800–46,00013
Airbags49,50016,800–76,20016
Brakes32,5008,400–44,00017
Speed control14,2004,300–32,60016
Steering47,50022,700–55,10010

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Speed control17%
Airbags16%
Brakes16%
Electrical13%
Steering10%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
15328523025

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 19V503000 Jun 2019 Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect. 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."

    Risk. 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.

  • 17V295000 May 2017 Tires / Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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.

  • 16V906000 Dec 2016 Air Bags / Knee Bolster

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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.

Manufacturer communications 226

Toyota filed 226 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • BRAKE Warning Light Illuminated ?

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoOptional

YouTube repair topics

95 videos about the 2012–2017 Toyota Camry, 14.6M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical4525K
Timing chain & engine2453K
Gauges, lights & wiring3320K
Oil changes & service2283K
Transmission & shifter3282K
Heat, A/C & blend door3248K
Starter, alternator & belts2243K
Brakes & ABS2139K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201445209428,606Speed control
201531132429,355Steering
201626103388,616Airbags
20172289387,081Speed control
2018118427343,439Transmission & drivetrain
201964221336,978Fuel or ev drive system
202046127294,348Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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