This page covers 3 recalls, 175 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Toyota Corolla.
30–32 mpg combined
7.4–7.8 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints for the 2017 Toyota Corolla center most heavily on airbags and vehicle speed control. The airbag complaints follow a consistent pattern: owners report that bags failed to deploy in frontal or side-impact collisions at speeds they describe as sufficient to trigger deployment. The vehicle speed control complaints include reports of unexpected behavior during low-speed maneuvering, such as the car continuing to move in an unintended direction after the driver attempts to stop or shift, along with braking and steering feeling unusually stiff during those moments. Service brake complaints are the third most-reported area, with owners describing reduced pedal response or unpredictable braking feel. A handful of reports fall outside clear mechanical categories, including an isolated odometer discrepancy complaint tied to a used-car purchase rather than a vehicle system failure. The non-deployment pattern during impact events is the most consistently repeated concern across the airbag complaints.
175
Total Complaints
44
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
29
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Toyota Corolla has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the airbag control module, which can malfunction in certain crashes and prevent the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners from deploying when needed.
The remaining two recalls are lower in severity but worth knowing about. On certain vehicles distributed through Gulf States Toyota, the spare tire may not have been inflated to the correct pressure before delivery, meaning it could underperform or fail to handle safely if you need to use it. Separately, vehicles distributed through Southeast Toyota that came with factory-installed floor mats may carry an incorrect load carrying capacity label, which could lead an owner to unknowingly overload the vehicle beyond its safe limit. Both of these are compliance-related concerns tied to the vehicle's regional distribution rather than a manufacturing defect in the vehicle itself.
At a glance
What can fail
During certain crashes, the air bag control unit may malfunction, which could prevent air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the air bag control unit and install a noise filter on the wiring, if needed, at no cost.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The load carrying capacity label on the vehicle may show incorrect information, which means the vehicle does not meet federal tire and rim safety standards.
What the fix does
Toyota will provide a corrected label to place over the incorrect one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The spare tire on affected vehicles has incorrect air pressure and does not match the pressure specified on the Tire Pressure Label.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the spare tire and adjust its pressure to the correct level at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
