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2017 Toyota Corolla Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Air Bags — runs 3.6× the fleet median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
176Complaints
3Recalls
44Crashes
1Fires
41Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Air Bags (30.7% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Air Bags complaints here are 3.6× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.

1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Air Bags54 · 30.7%RecalledRecall 20V024000
Vehicle Speed Control28 · 15.9%No official action
Service Brakes25 · 14.2%No official action
Electrical System18 · 10.2%No official action
Power Train14 · 8%No official action
Steering13 · 7.4%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS54 · 30.7%
Unspecified / other30 · 17%
SERVICE BRAKES25 · 14.2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 · 10.2%
POWER TRAIN14 · 8%
STEERING13 · 7.4%
SEAT BELTS10 · 5.7%
STRUCTURE:BODY9 · 5.1%
ENGINE9 · 5.1%

Percentages are the share of the 176 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module

NHTSA campaign 20V024000 · 2020 · reported 01/17/2020

In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 19V503000 · 2019 · reported 06/28/2019

An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire

NHTSA campaign 17V295000 · 2017 · reported 05/02/2017

A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“MY VEHICLE MAKES STRANGE NOISE AND DASH FLASHES WITH CAR SHOWED MAKING SLIGHT RIGHT TURN. THE DASH DISPLAYING COFFEE CUP WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY RECALL…”NHTSA complaint 11323995 — filed 05/09/2020 · AIR BAGS
“REPORTED IN MARCH, TOYOTA HAS NOT PROVIDED A REPLACEMENT/RENTAL DURING THE RECALL. VERY DIFFICULT TO MAKE PROGRESS GETTING HELP. BOUNCED BETWEEN DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS.”NHTSA complaint 11322981 — filed 05/01/2020 · AIR BAGS
“I HAVE A RECALL FROM MANUFACTURER WITH RECALL NUMBER20TB03 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER20V024 SINCE JANUARY 17 2020. AND EVERY TIME I CALL THE DEALERSHIPS THEY MENTION…”NHTSA complaint 11321582 — filed 04/19/2020 · AIR BAGS

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Corolla?

Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 54 of 176 NHTSA complaints (30.7%), followed by unspecified/other issues (30), vehicle speed control (28), service brakes (25). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have?

176 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 44 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 41 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V024000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2017 Toyota Corolla's reported problems?

1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.