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2017 Toyota Camry

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Camry.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2017 Toyota Camry is a passenger car that uses 0W-20 engine oil with a 4.6-quart capacity, and owner-reported data shows 148 total complaints and three recalls for this model year. The largest reported complaint area is categorized as "Unknown Or Other," and across the Camry's 1990-2025 complaint history the range runs from a high of 3,613 complaints in 2007 to a low of 11 in 2014. That positions the 2017 Camry far below the model's peak complaint volume, marking it as one of the lower-complaint years in the nameplate's documented history.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9672335028. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHEADOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205/65R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter17801YZZ02 alt 178010P051
Spark plug9091901247 alt 9091901233
Battery2880028102 alt 2880036052
Front wiper blades8522206131 alt 8521206130
Serpentine belt90916A2019 alt 90916A2021
Thermostat90916A3003 alt 90916A3002
Cabin air filter8713907020 alt 8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length190.9 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight3234 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Camry of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.1–8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2017 XSE V6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017XSE V6 3.5L V66.10 sec14.60 sec268 hpFWD
2017Hybrid SE 2.5L I-4 + Elec 1.6-kWh7.20 sec15.60 sec200 hpFWD
2017XSE 2.5L I-48.50 sec16.50 sec178 hpFWD
2016SE 2.5L I-48.00 sec16.20 sec178 hpFWD
2015XSE V6 3.5L V65.80 sec14.30 sec268 hpFWD
2015XSE V6 3.5L V66.10 sec14.50 sec268 hpFWD
2015XSE V6 3.5L V66.20 sec14.90 sec268 hpFWD
2015Hybrid SE 2.5L I-4 + Elec 105-kW 1.6-kWh7.10 sec15.50 sec200 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.6 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse JWS3324 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.0-5.0
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity9.6
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.6 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)74.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)14.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)28.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts36.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub217.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)660 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)975 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)75 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.06-1.28 lbs
Oil TypeND 11 Oil
Oil Capacity4.20-4.80 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.06-1.28 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46

Service checks

RPM44-50 @ IDLE OR FUEL PUMP RUNNING. rpm
Residual Pressure21 MIN.: AFTER 5 MINUTES, ENGINE OFF. psi
RPM55-61 @ IDLE OR FUEL PUMP RUNNING. rpm
Residual Pressure21 MIN.: AFTER 5 MINUTES, ENGINE OFF. psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 79; Rear: 58
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .984; Rear: .335
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.002; Rear: 0.0006
Maximum Drum Diameter6.850

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 127 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

127.0 ft. lbs.27 ft. lbs
227.0 ft. lbs.27 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

127.0 ft. lbs.27 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
4Bolts 9-1022 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30 ft. lbs., Step 3: 9015 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 2017 the 2017 Toyota Camry generated 148 federal complaints, 3 recalls and 226 TSBs, with 28 crash‑related and 5 fire‑related complaints. That complaint level is lower than the 182 reported in 2016 but higher than the 727 reported in 2018, marking 2017 as part of a low‑complaint stretch that preceded a sharp increase the following year. The vehicle’s recall count is comparable to 2016 (also 3) and below the 8 recalls recorded in 2018, while investigations remained absent in 2017. The dominant complaint categories were “Unknown Or Other” (22), Air Bags (13), Vehicle Speed Control (10) and Engine (8), and the data does not specify a root cause for any of these. Consequently, while the 2017 model remains within the historical low‑complaint range, the upcoming spike in 2018 suggests caution, making it a modestly advisable but not optimal year to purchase.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
226
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
148
Owner complaints
28 involved a crash · 5 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 148 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other22
Air Bags13
Vehicle Speed Control10
Engine8
Service Brakes8
Electrical System7
Tires5
Steering4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V503000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 28/06/2019

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… 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. Owners may contact Toyota customer…

16V906000Air Bags:Knee BolsterReported 16/12/2016

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 226 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Camry take?

4.6 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Camry have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.