The 2017 Toyota Corolla has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,893,710 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 275 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS20V0240002020-01-172,891,976 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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…
EQUIPMENT19V5030002019-06-281,325 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
TIRES17V2950002017-05-02409 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
54
33crashes35injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
30
4crashes4injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
28
2crashes3injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
25
8crashes4injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
18
2crashes1fires
POWER TRAIN
14
2crashes2injuries
STEERING
13
2crashes1injuries
SEAT BELTS
10
4crashes3injuries
ENGINE
9
1fires
STRUCTURE:BODY
9
3crashes1injuries
Total complaints275
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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 multiple auto manufacturing companies that are chinese airbags that are unsafe…”
“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 multiple auto manufacturing companies that are chinese airbags that are unsafe…”
“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 multiple auto manufacturing companies that are chinese airbags that are unsafe…”
“While I was driving in the middle lane through an intersection, a car from the opposite side failed to yield while turning and hit me on my driver's side. My car was traveling at approximately 35 mph, and the other vehicle was exceeding the speed limit. The impact caused my car to veer in the…”
“Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 toyota corolla. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 100,534. It was later discovered upon checking the carfax…”
“While driving approximately 35–45 mph, my vehicle struck a deer in a frontal collision. The impact resulted in significant front-end damage and the vehicle was later declared a total loss. The airbags did not deploy. At the time of the crash, the vehicle was subject to an unrepaired federal…”
“I am contacting you on a problem I cannot fully describe. However, I believe there is a mechanical problem with the right side of my vehicle with handling and braking. I have downloaded the form with the information as reported to me and explained via the north american corolla facebook group.…”
“I am contacting you on a problem I cannot fully describe. However, I believe there is a mechanical problem with the right side of my vehicle with handling and braking. I have downloaded the form with the information as reported to me and explained via the north american corolla facebook group.…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA19001 Opened 2019-04-19 · closed 2024-09-19
Electrical overstress
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air…
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Toyota Corolla as of
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