What is a Carchieve vehicle history report?

A Carchieve report is a complete safety and records check on any U.S. vehicle. Enter the 17-character VIN and you get the decoded vehicle identity and full specifications, every open safety recall, owner-reported complaints by system, official NHTSA crash-test ratings, and a buyer action plan, in one clean report and a downloadable PDF.

How is Carchieve different from a typical VIN lookup?

Carchieve doesn't just dump raw data. It authenticates the VIN, organizes every federal safety record into a buyer-ready dossier, scores the vehicle, and tells you exactly what to inspect, ask and verify before you pay, the way a careful mechanic would read the car.

How fast will I get my report?

Reports are generated in under a minute. As soon as your VIN is checked against the recall, complaint, ratings and identity databases, your report and PDF are ready to view and download.

Can I buy more than one report?

Yes. A single report is $24.99. If you're comparing several cars, the 3- and 5-report bundles save you money per report and the extra credits stay in your account until you use them.

What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

Where does the data come from?

Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

Can I share the report with a seller or mechanic?

Yes. Every report includes a professionally formatted PDF you can download, print, or forward to a private seller, dealer, or mechanic to support your buying decision.

2017 Toyota Corolla Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

The 2017 Toyota Corolla has 3 open safety recalls and 187 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Corolla had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Campaign 20V024000 · 17/01/2020

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.

RiskIn the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.

RemedyToyota 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.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Campaign 19V503000 · 28/06/2019

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."

RiskAn incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

RemedySET 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.

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Campaign 17V295000 · 02/05/2017

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.

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

RemedyGulf 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2017 Toyota Corolla owners report most often to federal regulators:

Air Bags57

Unknown Or Other32

Vehicle Speed Control30

Service Brakes26

Electrical System21

Power Train16

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?

Yes. The 2017 Toyota Corolla has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2017 Toyota Corolla owners report?

Owners have filed 187 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2017 Toyota Corolla, most often about the air bags, unknown or other, vehicle speed control.

How do I check a specific Corolla's history?

Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.

2017 Toyota Corolla: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

Safety recalls

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?

What problems do 2017 Toyota Corolla owners report?

How do I check a specific Corolla's history?

Check a specific 2017 Toyota Corolla

2017 Toyota Corolla: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

Safety recalls

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?

What problems do 2017 Toyota Corolla owners report?

How do I check a specific Corolla's history?

Check a specific 2017 Toyota Corolla

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