Model year record

2017 Toyota Corolla iM recalls & problems

The 2017 Toyota Corolla iM has 1 safety recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (3 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints12filed by owners

Crashes · fires3 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths3 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

TiresMay 2, 2017

Temporary/emergency spare tire

Recall 17V295000409 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Corolla iM

31mpg combined

City / highway	28 / 36 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,150/year to fuel

Corolla iM

30mpg combined

City / highway	27 / 35 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.8 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,250/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Engine	3	1	0	15,000 mi
Air bags	3	2	2	32,000 mi
Unknown or other	2	0	0	—
Power train	2	0	0	—
Seat belts	2	2	3	—
Vehicle speed control	1	0	0	—
Visibility/wiper	1	0	0	—
StructureBody	1	1	0	—
VisibilityDefroster/defogger/hvac system	1	0	0	—
Fuel system, gasoline	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel system, gasoline
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 warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately 3 or 4 times; however, the failure persisted. The contact researched and became aware that similar vehicles were recalled for a defective fuel pump; however, the contactâs VIN was not included. The vehicle was…
Dec 27, 2025 · 16,000 miles
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.
Nov 1, 2024
Unknown or other
The paint is chipping from the car
Jun 29, 2024
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.
Nov 22, 2022
Seat beltsCrash1 injury
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 police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the residence by his neighbor and was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.
Sep 26, 2022 · 33,000 miles
Air bagsCrash
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.
Nov 17, 2020 · 38,000 miles
Air bags
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 MILEAGE. MY CONCERN IS MY SAFETY DRIVING A CAR WHEN THE SPIRAL CABLE ATTACHED TO THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG IS DAMAGED WHICH COULD DEACTIVATES THE AIRBAG AND CAUSED THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON. HE MENTIONED I NEED TO PAY ROUGHLY $700.00 FOR THE SPIRAL ELECTRICAL WIRE TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE HE HAUD MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY ALREADY. IS IT REALLY…
Sep 29, 2020 · 32,000 miles
Visibility/wiper
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 DRIVERS CAN'T PROPERLY SEE EXISTING TRAFFIC PRIOR TO CHANGING LANES DUE TO SIDE MIRROR BLIND SPOTS. THE DUAL/DOUBLE SIDE MIRROR MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE SO THE DEALERS OR THE INDIVIDUAL CAN REMOVE/REPLACE ALL EXISTING MIRRORS. IT NEEDS TO BE MANDATORY FOR CURRENT OWNERS OF ALL VEHICLES BEING DRIVEN TO HAVE AT LEAST THE DUAL/SPLIT MIRROR. THIS SAFETY…
Jun 18, 2019 · 15,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
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 to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled…
EA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021