2017 Toyota Corolla: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2017 Toyota Corolla, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

High caution

Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.

3Safety recalls
187Owner complaints
2Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

3 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
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 malf
Equipment:Other:Labels
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.
Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
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 a

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Stalling / loss of power while driving — 7 owner complaints
Paint peeling / rust — 3 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Air Bags
57
Unknown Or Other
32
Vehicle Speed Control
30
Service Brakes
26
Electrical System
21
Power Train
16

Is 2017 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Toyota Corolla years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013
201
2014
267
2015
218
2016
211
2017 ◀ this
187
2018
133
2019
200
2020
302
2021
182

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have?

The 2017 Toyota Corolla has 3 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2017 Toyota Corolla?

NHTSA has 187 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Toyota Corolla. The most-reported issues are stalling / loss of power while driving, paint peeling / rust. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.