Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2017 Toyota Camry owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, another vehicle impacted her vehicle on the passenger side and pushed the vehicle to the guard rail. No airbags deployed. The contact stated she has a spinal fracture, a right bloodshot eye also has neck and back pains. The contact stated the front passenger sustain injuries on their right leg and also has back pains. The contact stated she seek medical attention at an emergency room and the front passenger decided to go to an urgent care. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to the impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
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.
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while her daughter was at standstill at a traffic light and started to move forward when another vehicle run the red light and impacted the front driver side of the vehicle. No air bags deployed. The driver sustained a head injury when hitting her head on the driver-side door window and sought medical attention at the hospital. The vehicle was not drivable. A police report was filed. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was towed to towing to the insurance lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving from a stop sign, another vehicle driving at 40 MPH stuck the vehicle on the front passenger side, causing several damages to the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was injured and had to seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Vehicle was involved in accident on 08/22/2021. The speed was 55-60 mph . The vehicle in front, a 2014 Chevrolet 4wd full size pick up changed lanes (left to right) clipping the left front of the Toyota & slammed on brakes. The Toyota went under the bumper & right rear fender of the truck. The damage to the Toyota included the ECU, ABS & brake components, wiring harness & fuse/relay blocks, & all of the sheet metal, bumper, A/C,etc. Insurance company opted to repair the vehicle (cost is now approaching $18,000). My wife & granddaughter (adult) were the front seat occupants. They both sustained bruises but no serious injuries. If the air bags do not deploy in an accident that destroys the entire front end of a 4 year old vehicle with 25,000 miles (we purchased new), what does it take for them to deploy? Does not give us much confidence in the safety. …
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. This problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. It has been inspected by the police and insurance representatives. There were no indication or lance or messages that there was a problem with the car prior to the failure.
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
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, when another vehicle t-boned into the rear driver side door. The air bag did deployed but failed to deflate. The contact stated the driver of the other vehicle had to use a knife to deflate the air bag, letting him access to exit the vehicle. The contact sustained injuries on his left ribs (badly bruised). The contact stated he was able to go to the emergency room to seek medical attention for his injuries later on. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to local dealer greentree Toyota located at 87 federal rd, danbury, ct 06811, [phone], and was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was then towed to a body shop and was informed by the insurance that the vehicle was totaled. The vehicle had not been diagnosed as of yet. …
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 70 MPH with the cruise control active, another vehicle pulled directly in front of the contact's vehicle and impacted the front end. The contact applied force to the brakes. Upon impact from the other vehicle, the contact's vehicle spun around to the right and crashed into a guardrail. None of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained cuts, bruises, and sprained wrists. Medical treatment was required due to no air bag deployment. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The insurance company towed the vehicle and deemed it destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the crash after it happened. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 3,400.
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 Toyota Camry. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle veered to the left independently. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a busted lip and a bruised chin that required medical attention (stitches). The vehicle was towed to wilmes Chevrolet Buick GMC (2215 e broadway st, altus, OK 73521, [phone]) where it was deemed totaled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 49,000.
Related recalls
Air bags › Knee bolster
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.
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.
Airbag complaints in other Camry years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2017 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Toyota Camry, 16% of the model year's 148 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2017 Toyota Camry airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 16V-906 (knee bolster, Dec 16, 2016). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2017 Toyota Camry airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 50,000 miles, and 31% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 16 crashes, 1 fire and 17 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.