2017 Toyota Corolla Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

54Air Bags complaints

30.7%Of all 176 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS54 · 30.7%

Unspecified / other30 · 17%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL28 · 15.9%

SERVICE BRAKES25 · 14.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 · 10.2%

Share of the 176 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Toyota Corolla overview page.

What owners report

“MY VEHICLE MAKES STRANGE NOISE AND DASH FLASHES WITH CAR SHOWED MAKING SLIGHT RIGHT TURN. THE DASH DISPLAYING COFFEE CUP WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY RECALL…”NHTSA complaint 11323995 — filed 05/09/2020

“REPORTED IN MARCH, TOYOTA HAS NOT PROVIDED A REPLACEMENT/RENTAL DURING THE RECALL. VERY DIFFICULT TO MAKE PROGRESS GETTING HELP. BOUNCED BETWEEN DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS.”NHTSA complaint 11322981 — filed 05/01/2020

“I HAVE A RECALL FROM MANUFACTURER WITH RECALL NUMBER20TB03 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER20V024 SINCE JANUARY 17 2020. AND EVERY TIME I CALL THE DEALERSHIPS THEY MENTION…”NHTSA complaint 11321582 — filed 04/19/2020

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Toyota Corolla: 54 of 176 complaints on file (30.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have in total?

176 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 44 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 41 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.