2017 Toyota Camry problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (18) · Service Brakes (14) · Air Bags (13)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
92 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment:other:labels 2019-06-28 · campaign 19V503000 · 1,325 vehicles
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.
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.
Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire 2017-05-02 · campaign 17V295000 · 409 vehicles
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.
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.
Air Bags:knee Bolster 2016-12-16 · campaign 16V906000 · 12 vehicles
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.
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.
Service bulletins (226)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Electrical System 2025-06-13 · T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Service Campaign
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-12-05 · T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film wi
Showing the 6 most recent of 226 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-05 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 297,000 mi“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 converter. upon using a diagnostic code reader, the contact discovered that the estimated value of the vehicle was significantly less tha…”
2026-06-01 · Tires“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 30, 2026, the vehicle was inspected by discount tire. discount tire determined that one of the westlake tires was separating a…”
2026-05-29 · Engine“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 run codes and it threw all kinds of transmission codes. …”
2026-03-16 · Unknown Or Other“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 checked it but found no issues. on september 25th, 2024, i purchased another 2017 camry with 81,000 miles. after a short test drive,…”
2026-01-21 · Tires“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, with 175, 777 miles on my car, i was told by toyota greenville that two of them needed replaced, with the others marginal. it was r…”
2025-11-22 · Engine“catastrophic engine failure due to piston pin bushings/connecting rod bushing failing. the engine was removed, disassembled, and inspected by an automotive machinist. there were no warning lamps or messages, only a knocking sound. the toyota dealership said there was severe knocking from lower engine, and their remedy was a new engine.…”
2025-11-20 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 200,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. after a visual inspection, the contact observed that the oil level was abnormally low despite the vehicle being serviced within 2,000 miles. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehi…”
2025-10-21 · Unknown Or Other“i have under 30,800 miles. on 02/25/2025 my car was completely dead. i called andy mohr toyota. i had my car towed in . they said i needed a new battery. okay i paid got my car back. on 10/16/25 car is completely dead again. i called roadside assistance. my new battery won’t hold a charge. the starter is working and alternator is connected. ins…”
2025-09-30 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 290,000 mi“odometer fraud. the contact owns a 2017 toyota camry. the contact purchased the vehicle from a private seller. the contact stated that the selling advertisement reported the odometer reading was 96,187. the contact stated that while registering the vehicle with the local department of motor vehicle, the contact was informed that the previous odomet…”
2025-08-18 · Steering“take to dealer about my steering reslove the battery issues few days after the electric power steering wearing light came back on for a fact the it have a defective issues and i will like to have a recall on my steering check out thank you.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.