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2017 Toyota Corolla IMProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2017 Toyota Corolla IM, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-295 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 58%Owner complaints125 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage15kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 27, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Toyota Corolla IM has problems

12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine31
Air bags32
Power train20
Seat belts22
Visibility/wiper10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Structure11
Vehicle speed control10
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2017 Toyota Corolla IM recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

58%repaired · 2018 Q3

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

Recall 17V-295 · May 2, 2017 · 409 vehicles · 237 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Corolla IM year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Corolla IM median. How we score

'17'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2017 Toyota Corolla IM, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Corolla IM owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VEHICLE STRUCK A DEAR AT APPROX. 50-55 MPH. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. VEHICLE SUFFERED DAMAGE AS FAR BACK AS THE ENGINE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. FRONT IMPACT BAR AND CORE SUPPORT WAS NOTICEABLY BENT. HOW COULD AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOY? I WAS NOT DRIVING MY WIFE WAS.
Complaint 11376330 · Nov 25, 2020 · 38,000 miles
FROM A COMPLETE STOP WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE YOU CAN PUSH THE ACCELERATOR ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND IT WILL ACCELERATE EXTREMELY SLOW THEN WILL TAKE OFF CREATING ONE OF TWO SAFETY CONCERNS. EITHER YOU MUST FLOOR THE ACCELERATOR TO EVEN ATTEMPT TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC OR FEATHER THE…
Complaint 11129623 · Sep 15, 2018 · 6,000 miles

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