2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Wheels / tires
What's wrong, in plain English: A wheel or tire can fail while driving. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
What could happen: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2017 CAMRY HYBRID.
- Book a repair at any authorized Toyota dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 17V295000 (manufacturer code 17R2).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-444-1074.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
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.
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. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- Digital tire pressure gauge
- 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Unknown Or Other (30), Airbags (23), Brakes (22), Electrical system (22), Vehicle Speed Control (21).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
05/07/2025 · Steering
when turning left right steering makes a cracked noise.
02/05/2025 · Brakes
I am deeply concerned and appalled about the safety issue with the 2017 Toyota Camry, which rolled back while it was parked in the driveway of my parents’ house, and resulted in my mother’s foot being crushed. She is currently hospitalized and has been dealing with complications and damages related to this injury. At the time of incident, my father called 9…
01/31/2025 · Transmission / drivetrain
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in a parking bay with a small inclination, the shift gear was shifted into park, however, the shift gear did not function as intended. The contact's wife was exiting the vehicle, the vehicle rolled backward and over the contact’s wife’s feet. The paramedics arrived and the…
01/27/2025 · Unknown Or Other
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request The odometer system of the vehicle has malfunctioned. The odometer reading, which displayed 118,204 miles at the time of purchase, has stopped working entirely and does not record additional mileage. Evidence suggests that the odometer was tampered with or man…
01/15/2025 · Brakes
My brake system light turn on my car won’t brake properly, Already change All the brake pads, brake fluid from all 4tires also taken it to the dealership and they changed the brake sensor . My car Still having issues braking properly. I’ve called Toyota and advised them it’s the Brake pump from the recall on vehicles 2018. But they won’t listen. Taking my…
10/28/2024 · Airbags · crash
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while the wife was driving approximately 25 MPH and pressing the brake pedal to stop, the braking system malfunctioned causing the brake pedal to extend to the floorboard and the vehicle crashed into the rear end of a second vehicle. During the crash, no air bags deployed, and no injuries were re…
10/17/2024 · Unknown Or Other
Toyota 2017. 75000 miles transmission is bad
09/23/2024 · Steering
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and accelerating, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle shuddered and was shaking abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer or the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximat…