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2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems

Owners filed 142 complaints about the 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid with NHTSA between Dec 2016 and May 2025. The most-cited component is air bags (23).

Complaints
142
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
27
Reported by owners
Fires
5
Reported by owners
Injuries
28
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Air bags23
  2. Service brakes22
  3. Electrical system22
  4. Vehicle speed control21
  5. Steering14
  6. Structure10
  7. Engine9
  8. Fuel/propulsion system7
  9. Power train6
  10. Electronic stability control (esc)6
  11. Suspension5
  12. Seat belts4
  13. Tires4
  14. Seats3

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 27, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20161
201719
201829
201920
202020
202116
202211
20239
202412
20255

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Air bags

23 reports15 crashes1 fire
“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 reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed to the home. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in an unknown manufacturer recall related to the Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pump. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 130,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 28, 2024Air bags, Service brakesCrash reportedODI 11622274

Service brakes

22 reports6 crashes
“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 911 and paramedics arrived to the scene, and took my mom to the emergency room. I do not have a police report. This dangerous malfunction, which caused the vehicle to move despite being in a parked position, poses serious risks to driver and passenger safety. It is unacceptable that a vehicle of this nature could fail to securely hold its position, leading to injury. We are seeking a thorough investigation into this issue to prevent further harm to others. The vehicle is available for inspection upon your request.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 5, 2025Service brakesODI 11640769

Electrical system

22 reports2 fires
“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. i tried turning radio off but it wouldn't let me. when car turnkey is on without running the warning lights says check charging system. dealer says not sure why it says that but nothing wrong i replaced a battery already bottom half radio doesn't work. cranking sound in steering wheel prior to this about 5months replaced arm controls. Replaced axles my radio still has a issue working and my headlights keep burning out my air bag lights stay on when someone is in front seat or not in seat there for not properly working. wheel is really loose feeling”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 9, 2024Steering, Electrical system, Air bagsODI 11613526

Vehicle speed control

21 reports7 crashes
“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. There were damages to the building. The contact stated that he depressed the brake pedal several times; however, the vehicle failed to respond or stop as needed. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. A Police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the chest, forehead, and neck. The contact was taken by ambulance to the hospital to seek medical attention. The vehicle was towed; however, the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 2, 2024Vehicle speed controlCrash reportedODI 11606042

Steering

14 reports3 crashes1 fire
“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 approximate failure mileage was 165,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 23, 2024Steering, SuspensionODI 11615970

Structure

10 reports2 crashes
“I HYDROPLANED ON THE INTERSTATE GOING 60 AND HIT A GUARDRAIL TWICE. THE AIRBAGS NEVER WENT OFF, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTED BACK INTO PLACE AFTER TAKING IT OFF. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN FLOPPY IF IT WAS EFFECTIVE.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 27, 2021Air bags, Seat belts, StructureCrash reportedODI 11390215
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 27, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.