KnownCarProblems2017 Toyota Camry Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 148 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Camry, most often about the other or unspecified (21% of complaints, typically around 23,000 miles). It is 22nd of 25 Camry model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2017 Toyota Camry problems
Other or unspecified
31 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 23,000 miles.
While driving on highway 280 southbound at roughly 65 MPH in friday evening traffic, the moonroof on my 2017 Camry exploded spontaneously. It was so loud, I thought I had been shot at. Luckily, the cover was closed or glass would have been everywhere in the car's interior. The glass had exploded outward as there was…
There is liquid leaking under the passenger's seat causing a horrible stench in the car. I took the car to downtown auto center in oakland, ca and worked with assistant service manager patrick who informed that this is a "known" issue with Toyota but not covered by the warranty. He said that debris gets clogged in the…
Air bags
24 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 49,500 miles.
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Camry. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle veered to the left independently. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a busted lip and a bruised chin that required medical attention…
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while her daughter was at standstill at a traffic light and started to move forward when another vehicle run the red light and impacted the front driver side of the vehicle. No air bags deployed. The driver sustained a head injury when hitting her head on the…
Electrical
23 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
I shut the car off to pump gas and when I tried to turn it back on to leave, it wouldn't turn on anymore cause the battery was completely drained. After going to auto zone, they said the alternator was bad and wasn't charging the battery. It only has 34,000 miles on it.
2017 Toyota Camry se. I have had my vehicle into the dealership over 8 times now for problems with the door lock actuators and a clunking sound coming from the brakes that has progressively gotten worse. The door lock actuators would not lock/unlock and on two occurrences while the vehicle was in motion the doors…
Brakes
21 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles.
While the vehicle is in motion traveling straight on a highway, warning bell sounds and three warning lights are illuminated simultaneously and constantly: brake, ABS and stability control system. The center error message panel of the dashboard cycles through the three messages, as shown in the accompanying photos.…
"check brake system" on the dashboard and totally loss of brakes. The car just started to move when I braked and the system message showed up. Took the car to the dealer and they updated the ecu program. Toyota knows about this issue but isn't recalling or making any move to recall the brake failure or update the…
Speed control
19 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 22,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while at a complete stop and depressing the brake pedal, the engine revved to 3500-4000 RPM. The contact stated that he depressed the brake pedal harder to prevent the vehicle from moving, and the rpms decreased. The contact stated that the failure recurred…
The contact leased a 2017 Toyota Camry. While driving at low speeds and making left turns, the accelerator pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to respond and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to jeff wyler Toyota of 808 e lewis and clark pkwy, clarksville, in 47129…
Steering
14 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles.
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Camry. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle veered to the left independently. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a busted lip and a bruised chin that required medical attention…
At 45000 miles a rattle over bumps and at low speed developed under the dashboard. The rattle increased until I brought it to the local Toyota dealer with 50000 miles on it . Through the process it was discovered the steering column had to be replaced at a cost of $135 diagnostic fee, $555 for labor and $757 for the…
Engine
12 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, a knocking noise was present coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer central florida Toyota (11020 orange blossom trail, orlando, fl 32837) who was unable to duplicate the failure. No services were…
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact's wife was driving approximately 30 MPH and began to smell smoke and pulled over. The contact's wife saw smoke coming from the A/C vents. The contact said his wife did not notice any warning lights. The contact stated that no more than 2 minutes after smelling smoke…
Body and structure
10 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
After having my car for almost a year in south carolina, I noticed that the front bumper grill where the emblem is located is bubbling significantly. The "chrome" looking plastic isn't holding up to normal wear and tear on the Camry. I wash my vehicle twice a month, so not taking care of the vehicle is not the issue…
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the front driver's door failed to open and lock with the remote key and the buttons on the door. The contact had to open the door manually. The vehicle was taken to carson Toyota (1333 e 223rd st, carson, ca 90745), but the failure could not be replicated.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Toyota Camry recalls
Equipment: labels
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Wheels and tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Air bags: knee bolster
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2017 Toyota Camry
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Camry?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (31 complaints, typically around 23,000 miles); air bags (24 complaints, typically around 49,500 miles); electrical (23 complaints, typically around 34,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Camry have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 28, 2019 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Toyota Camry?
- It is 22nd of 25 Camry model years by number of complaints, with 148 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.