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Toyota Corolla iM recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 20 owner complaints for the Toyota Corolla iM, covering model years 2017 to 2018. The 2017 model year drew the most complaints (12), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 20 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (2017–2018)
  • most complaints: 2017 (12 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (4 complaints)
  • latest recall 17V295000 (reported May 2, 2017)
  • 5 complaints reporting a crash (25.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 4 complaints reporting an injury (20.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Toyota Corolla iM complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2017 model year has the most complaints: 12 of 20, or 60.0%. Next come 2018 (8).

Toyota Corolla iM complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Toyota Corolla iM complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2017123020
201882020
All model years205040

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Toyota Corolla iM components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 4 complaints (20.0% of all 20), followed by Power Train (4) and Engine (3).

Components named most often in Toyota Corolla iM complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Toyota Corolla iM complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags420.0%
Power Train420.0%
Engine315.0%
Unknown or Other315.0%
Forward Collision Avoidance210.0%
Seat Belts210.0%
Steering210.0%
Electrical System15.0%
Exterior Lighting15.0%
Fuel System, Gasoline15.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System15.0%
Lane Departure15.0%
Service Brakes15.0%
Structure15.0%
Suspension15.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Toyota Corolla iM recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Corolla iM, newest first. The only campaign, 17V295000, covers model year 2017.

  • 1 recall campaign
Toyota Corolla iM recall campaigns covering each model year
2017: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 17V295000

    Reported

    Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

    Model year 2017

    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.

    Consequence:
    A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Toyota Corolla iM questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Toyota Corolla iM have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Toyota Corolla iM, covering model years 2017 to 2018. The campaign, 17V295000, was reported on May 2, 2017 and is filed under “Tires”.

Which Toyota Corolla iM model year has the most complaints?

The 2017 model year, with 12 of the 20 complaints in NHTSA’s file (60.0%). The next is 2018 (8). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Toyota Corolla iM complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 4 complaints, or 20.0% of all 20. Power Train (4) and Engine (3) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Toyota Corolla iM?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Toyota dealer.

How many Toyota Corolla iM complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 20 complaints, 5 report a crash, 0 a fire, 4 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.