2017 Toyota Corolla Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 189 owner complaints for the 2017 Toyota Corolla. The EPA rates it 30 to 34 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 189
- Crashes / fires reported
- 47 / 1
- EPA combined
- 30–34 MPG
2017 Toyota Corolla recalls
Air BagsJan 17, 2020 · NHTSA 20V024000+
Risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
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 malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
EquipmentJun 28, 2019 · NHTSA 19V503000+
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
TiresMay 2, 2017 · NHTSA 17V295000+
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2017 Toyota Corolla problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Air Bags57
- Unknown or Other33
- Vehicle Speed Control30
- Service Brakes26
- Electrical System21
- Power Train17
- Engine13
- Steering13
2017 Toyota Corolla gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla LE Eco | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 30 | 40 | 34 | $1,900 |
| Corolla LE Eco | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 | 38 | 33 | $1,950 |
| Corolla | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 | 36 | 32 | $2,000 |
| Corolla | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S7) | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,050 |
| Corolla iM | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S7) | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,050 |
| Corolla | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,150 |
| Corolla iM | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,150 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Toyota Corolla, most recently for the air bags (Jan 17, 2020). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 Toyota Corolla problems?
Owners filed 189 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are air bags (57), unknown or other (33), vehicle speed control (30).
What gas mileage does the 2017 Toyota Corolla get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Toyota Corolla at 30 to 34 MPG combined (best version: 30 city / 40 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.