Complaints are spread out; the most-reported components are air bags (20, of which 15 mention a crash and 12 an injury), electrical system (18, of which 1 a fire) and vehicle speed control (18, of which 6 mention a crash and 3 an injury). Across all 153 reports, 28 describe a crash, 5 a fire and 23 at least one injury.
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Complaints vs. other years
Its 153 complaints are the fewest of the 6 years we cover, even though newer years have had less time to collect reports.
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Recent reports
7 complaints (5% of the total) were filed in the last 12 months, a slow but steady flow of new reports.
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Changes from 2016
The best combined rating for the 3.5-litre six-cylinder falls from 25 to 24 mpg; five recall campaigns name one of the two years and not the other (air bags, equipment and tires).
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Fuel economy and running cost
Its most efficient version (2.5-litre 4-cylinder hybrid) is rated 40 mpg combined, better than most for the 2017 sedans we cover (median 32 mpg across 30 other EPA listings); the thirstiest version is rated 24 mpg. At 15,000 miles a year and the national average regular gasoline price of $4.28 (EIA, week of Oct 19, 2026), fuel would cost about $1,610 a year in the most efficient version and about $2,680 in the thirstiest.
Body class
Sedan
Drive types
Front-Wheel Drive
Complaint trends
153 complaints on file with NHTSA, by category.
Other67 (44%)
Airbag20 (13%)
Electrical18 (12%)
Steering15 (10%)
Brakes14 (9%)
Engine9 (6%)
Drivetrain5 (3%)
Visibility & lighting4 (3%)
Fuel system1 (1%)
Top components as NHTSA logged them:
Unknown or other — 23 complaints (15%)
Air bags — 13 complaints (8%)
Vehicle speed control — 12 complaints (8%)
Engine — 8 complaints (5%)
Service brakes — 8 complaints (5%)
Electrical system — 7 complaints (5%)
What owners told NHTSA
Short excerpts from owner reports submitted to NHTSA. They are unverified and describe one vehicle each.
“I was hit by another car on the drivers side front door. The side airbags and the steering wheel airbag did not deploy. This resulted in a C2 nondisplaced neck fracture plus other pain likely from sub clinical rib fractures.”
“The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20-25 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into an embankment of a church’s building on the driver’s side of the vehicle.”
“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.”
Recalls
3 campaigns on file. Check a specific car with our VIN recall check.
Equipment:other:labels· 19V503000 · 2019-06-28
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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."
Consequence: 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.
A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Consequence: 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.
Air bags:knee bolster· 16V906000 · 2016-12-16
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 in…
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.
Consequence: 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.
Investigations
No NHTSA investigations on file for this model year.
Manufacturer communications
Service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. They are not recalls.
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