2017 Toyota Corolla Im problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seat Belts (2) · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System (1) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire 2017-05-02 · campaign 17V295000 · 409 vehicles
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 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (107)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · T-SB-0038-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · T-SB-0038-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication 2024-03-04 · T-PANT-2024-004- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect toyota genuine motor oil and long life coolant, effective march 1, 2024. these products are ordered through the toyota complete maintenance care (tcmc) website.
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:refrigerant Hoses And Fittings 2023-08-21 · TSB005823 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. follow the procedures outlined in this service bulletin to aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks
Vehicle Speed Control 2023-08-17 · TSB003220 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and vin plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this service bulletin. fo
Equipment 2023-05-30 · T-SB-0057-18 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: the immobilizer and smart key reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. follow the procedures in this bulletin to reset a vehicle immobilizer or smart key system.
Showing the 6 most recent of 107 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-27 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 16,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 toyota im. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph or faster, the engine started choking and the vehicle hesitated and started losing automotive power. while the vehicle was idling at a stoplight, the rpm fluctuated between 700 and 500, and the vehicle vibrated as if it was about to stall. there were no wa…”
2024-11-20 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System“a/c compressor non-functioning a/c affects windshield defogging function. issue was diagnosed and repair at an independent vehicle repair facility no it was not. none. …”
2024-07-19 · Unknown Or Other“the paint is chipping from the car …”
2022-12-15 · Power Train“during a routine drive on the 91 west freeway my car got stuck in gear. i was unable to move the car that was on a busy freeway that was seconds ago driving perfectly. …”
2022-10-18 · Seat Belts · 33,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2017 toyota corolla im. the contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, another vehicle struck the driver's side front door, causing the seat belt to forcefully retract inward on his chest. the air bags were deployed upon impact. the contact received medical attention for his chest pain and was diagnosed with two hernias. a poli…”
2020-11-25 · Structure:body · 38,000 mi · 💥 crash“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. …”
2020-10-01 · Air Bags · 32,000 mi“my car is im corolla 2017. when i was driving 2 days ago the air bag warning appeared in the dashboard. i brought the car to the nearest toyota to be checked. i was informed that the spiral cable that connects to the driver's airbag module needs to be replaced. i told the service representative that my car is only more than 3 years old with 32,000…”
2019-06-18 · Visibility/Wiper · 15,000 mi“i won't to know why it's not mandatory for all newly manufactured vehicles to have the computerized blind spot assistance (bsa) system installed? this system must be mandatory the same as seatbelts and airbags. vehicles such as the nissans have advanced warning systems for blind spots. countless motor vehicles accidents happen daily because d…”
2019-01-03 · Seat Belts · 12,324 mi · 💥 crash“air bags not deployed during extensve collision....none deployed.....also drivers seat belt did not activate during collision. this vehicle was at a complete stop on the interstate i77.....it was rear-ended at a high speed of another vehicle causing back, front and drivers side damage...vehicle is totalled.…”
2018-09-15 · Vehicle Speed Control · 6,000 mi“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 accelerator and get run over from behind.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.