Model year 2017 · Midsize Cars

2017 Toyota Camry

2017 Toyota Camry MPG

The 2017 Toyota Camry gets 21–24 mpg in the city and 30–33 on the highway (24–27 combined), across the 2 gasoline versions the EPA rated.

The most efficient pairs the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, at 27 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive and is rated 24 mpg combined. The EPA also rated a hybrid version, the best at 40 mpg combined. That is 1 mpg lower than the best gasoline 2016 version (28 mpg).

Toyota Camry, XV50 (2012–2017 model years)
Toyota Camry, XV50 (2012–2017 model years). Photo: IFCAR, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
EPA fuel economy for every 2017 Toyota Camry version, best combined first
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCityHwyComb.Fuel
Camry Hybrid LE2.5 L 4-cyl hybridAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive423840Regular · 221 g CO₂/mi
Camry Hybrid XLE/SE2.5 L 4-cyl hybridAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive403738Regular · 230 g CO₂/mi
Camry2.5 L 4-cylAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive243327Regular · 321 g CO₂/mi
Camry3.5 L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive213024Regular · 363 g CO₂/mi

2017 Toyota Camry fuel cost per year

Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2017 Toyota Camry costs about $2,420 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (27 mpg combined), or roughly 16 cents a mile.

The thirstiest priced version (24 mpg combined) comes to about $2,720 a year, $300 more.

This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.

2017 Toyota Camry specs

2017 Toyota Camry buyers could choose between 3 engines, according to EPA records: 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid, 2.5 L 4-cyl and 3.5 L 6-cyl. It came with automatic and continuously variable (CVT) transmissions, with front-wheel drive. The EPA classes it as a midsize car.

Engines and drivetrains (EPA)
Engine size (L)CylindersTransmissionsDriveVersions
2.5 L hybrid4Automatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive2
2.5 L4Automatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive1
3.5 L6Automatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive1

2017 Toyota Camry problems

Owners have filed 153 complaints about the 2017 Toyota Camry with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.

Air bags are the most-reported area (11% of component mentions), followed by electrical system (11%) and service brakes (10%).

Spread over its time on sale, that is 15 complaints a year: fewer than the 2016 (17 a year) and the 2018 (86 a year).

That ranks 16th of 17 Toyota Camry model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.

Of the 153, 28 mention a crash, 5 a fire and 23 an injury.

Unknown or other32 (15%)Air bags24 (11%)Electrical system24 (11%)Service brakes22 (10%)Vehicle speed control21 (10%)Steering15 (7%)Engine11 (5%)Structure10 (5%)
Component mentions in NHTSA owner complaints (one complaint can name several components)
NHTSA complaints by component
ComponentMentionsShare
Unknown or other3215%
Air bags2411%
Electrical system2411%
Service brakes2210%
Vehicle speed control2110%
Steering157%
Engine115%
Structure105%
Fuel/propulsion system73%
Electronic stability control (esc)63%
Power train63%
Tires63%
Suspension52%
Seat belts42%
Latches/locks/linkages31%
Seats31%
Visibility/wiper31%
Exterior lighting2<1%
Forward collision avoidance2<1%
Back over prevention1<1%
Child seat1<1%
Engine and engine cooling1<1%
Gasoline fuel system1<1%
Visibility1<1%
Wheels1<1%

What owners told NHTSA

My Toyota Camry SE 2017 while driving on freeway, my car started to smell like something burning few minutes later the car radio and lighting started to go crazy on off flashing randomly. going on off random screens by itself. …
Owner report to NHTSA (unverified), September 2024 · Air bags, Electrical system, Steering · complaint 11613526
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. …
Owner report to NHTSA (unverified), June 2026 · Electrical system · complaint 11742289
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. …
Owner report to NHTSA (unverified), February 2025 · Service brakes · complaint 11640769

2017 Toyota Camry recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota Camry.

The most recent, campaign 19V503000 from June 2019, concerns equipment.

Is a recall still open on your car? This list covers every 2017 Toyota Camry. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls still need a repair on your car.
17V295000 · May 2, 2017 · Tires

Problem: 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.

Full recall notice on nhtsa.gov

16V906000 · December 16, 2016 · Air bags

Problem: 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.

Full recall notice on nhtsa.gov

Campaigns that also cover other model years (details on nhtsa.gov and the model overview)
CampaignReportedComponentCamry years covered
19V503000June 28, 2019Equipment2017–2019

Safety ratings

NHTSA crash-tested 2 versions of the 2017 Toyota Camry; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.

NHTSA 5-star safety ratings
Version testedOverallFrontalSideRollover
4-door FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
HV 4-door FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Frontal crash test of the 4-door FWD version of the 2017 Toyota Camry at NHTSA
Frontal test · 4-door FWD
Side crash test of the 4-door FWD version of the 2017 Toyota Camry at NHTSA
Side barrier test · 4-door FWD

Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.

Compared with other years

Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Toyota Camrys can be compared fairly. Among other 2017 models in the EPA's midsize cars class, the 2017 Ford Fusion (27 mpg), 2017 Chevy Malibu (30 mpg) and 2017 Honda Accord (30 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.

Toyota Camry, 2014–2020 (EPA and NHTSA)
YearBest mpgComplaintsPer year on saleRecalls
201440480373
201540286241
201640189173
201740153153
201852779868
201952411517
202052284403

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Camry a good car?

We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2017 Toyota Camry has 15 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (16th most of 17 model years), 3 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 40 mpg combined from the EPA.

What are common 2017 Camry problems?

The components owners report most to NHTSA are air bags (24), electrical system (24) and service brakes (22). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many recalls does the 2017 Camry have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Camry get?

The EPA rates the gasoline versions at 24–27 mpg combined (21–24 city, 30–33 highway). The hybrid versions reach up to 40 mpg combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Camry per year?

About $2,420 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $2,720 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).