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2017 Toyota Corolla recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
189
Latest campaign
Jan 17, 2020

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Jan 17, 2020
Equipment1Jun 28, 2019
Tires1May 2, 2017

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jan 17, 2020Latest campaign
Jan 17, 202020V024000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V024000
What's wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Risk
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.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
Filed under
Corolla
Campaign
NHTSA 20V024000 · Jan 17, 2020
Jun 28, 201919V503000

Equipment: other labels

An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V503000
What's wrong
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 label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
Filed under
Corolla
Campaign
NHTSA 19V503000 · Jun 28, 2019
May 2, 201717V295000

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V295000
What's wrong
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Risk
A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
Filed under
Corolla, Corolla Im
Campaign
NHTSA 17V295000 · May 2, 2017

Merged from NHTSA model names: Corolla, Corolla Im. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component189

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
189Complaints filed
47Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
44Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags573035037
Unknown or other3317404
Vehicle speed control3016303
Service brakes2614804
Electrical system2111210
Power train179202
Engine137110
Steering137201
Seat belts137707
Structure105401
Forward collision avoidance95203
Fuel/propulsion system84010
Wheels84101
Electronic stability control (ESC)74100
Suspension63000

11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for brake service, the contact was informed that the transmission chain had fractured and needed to be…”

    Filed 08/17/2026 · ODI 11757407
  • Unknown or other

    “While driving in the middle of active traffic, the vehicle experienced a sudden and dangerous loss of motive power. The first indication of a problem was the A/C abruptly blowing hot air.”

    Filed 07/23/2026 · ODI 11752412
  • Air bags

    “My 2017 Toyota Corolla is Involved in Illegal Airbags that Are A Horrible CRASH RATING F - by .Toyota of Spartanburg South Carolina in 3 Recall To the Owner of 2017 Toyota Certified Pre Owned USA Automobile The NTSA Has…”

    Filed 06/14/2026 · ODI 11743993

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2017 Toyota Corolla recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota Corolla. The most recent, 20V024000 (reported January 17, 2020), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Toyota Corolla?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 57 complaints out of 189 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 47 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Toyota Corolla?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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