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2017 Toyota Corolla Seat belts Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
6%of 178 total for the year
Median mileage
39,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the seat belts of the 2017 Toyota Corolla, 6% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was in a car accident. I was stopped at a stop sign behind a line of cars on an off ramp off I-10east, exit 279 in vail az. I was rear ended by another car who reported they hit me going 60mph. The air bags did not deploy, my seatbelt did not tension. I hit my head and face on the steering wheel. I sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with a concussion, whiplash and neck injury.”

NHTSA complaint #11302786, filed 2020-01, 69,000 miles

“Driving through an intersection when a car turned left in front of me at the intersection. Speed was approximately 35-45 when collision occured. The front of my car hit the side of their car. After crash dash showed pcs malfunction see dealer no airbags deployed and seat belt did not lock up. Car was deemed totalled at 50k miles. I have whiplash and moderate back injuries. Car was taken in for recall on 3/28/2021.”

NHTSA complaint #11413703, filed 2021-04, 50,000 miles

“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 for airbag and seat belts remedy not yet available. Car may be danger to safety.”

NHTSA complaint #11323995, filed 2020-05, 36,000 miles

“Cannot renew vehicle registration due to the recall. Recall cannot be performed since manufacturer does not have a remedy. I'm now placed in a position wherein I might have to pay fines and other fees and not have a valid registered vehicle to use to get to and from work.”

NHTSA complaint #11306393, filed 2020-01

“The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bags and seat belt warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bags and the passenger's side seat belt warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat was not occupied. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the contact declined to pay a diagnostic fee because the failure was a safety issue. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11701646, filed 2025-11, 13,369 miles

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202616%
202412%
202311%
202211%
202184%
202083%
201994%
2018118%
2017116%
20162612%
201584%
2014156%
2013126%
201272%
201161%
2010131%
2009111%
200852%
2007111%
200651%
200561%
2004143%
2003385%
200254%
200096%
199996%
1998178%
19973828%
19961814%
1995169%
19942515%
19931411%
1992914%
19911318%
1990415%
198929%
1988727%
1987321%
1984467%
1982120%

Other parts of the 2017 Toyota Corolla

Air bags
54 complaints
Other or unknown
31 complaints
Vehicle speed control
29 complaints
Brakes
26 complaints
Electrical system
21 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
9 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Wheels
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Toyota Corolla

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology