Checklist: 7th gen Toyota Camry 2012–2017

What to look for on this generation, worst first. Tick each line as you check it.

The inspection sheet: mark up every panel, what is underneath and how it drives.

Services to ask about 1

Scheduled work a seller can show records for. The 7th gen's schedule has 5 more services, on its page. Buying shows which are due at a car's miles and age.

Engine oil and filter 2015–2017Replace every 10,000 miles or 1 year. Only with 0W-20 oil. Ask for oil change records, and which oil was used. Toyota

Recalls to ask about 8

Recalls filed for these model years, newest first. Not every car is covered; check the vehicle identification number with NHTSA.

Recall 17V462000 2016The front drive shaft may separate. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA
Recall 16V906000 2017The passenger knee airbag may be fixed with the wrong fasteners. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA
Recall 16V215000 2016The passenger seat occupant sensor may be miscalibrated, so the passenger front and knee airbags may not deploy as they should. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA
Recall 15V144000 2015A part of the electric power steering computer may have been damaged in manufacture, and the power steering could fail over time. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA
Recall 14V715000 2014The left front lower arm may have been made wrongly, without enough clamping area for a ball joint bolt. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA
Recall 14V576000 2014Fuel may leak from a fuel delivery pipe in the engine bay. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA
Recall 13V442000 2012–2013A clogged air conditioning drain can let water leak onto the airbag control module and short it. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA
Recall 13V505000 2013–2014The windshield wiper switch may short circuit. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA

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