Toyota Corolla Recall R/2017/087: Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 56,143
- vehicles in the UK
- 17SMD-023
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Corolla vehicles built between 2 November 2001 and 18 September 2004. Vehicles equipped with a single stage inflator driver,s front air bag then there is a possibility that the density of the propellant in the inflator could be reduced over time from the effects of high temperature cycling and moisture within the propellant and its sealed container. The dealer will replace the driver's front air bag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles equipped with a single stage inflator driver,s front air bag then there is a possibility that the density of the propellant in the inflator could be reduced over time from the effects of high temperature cycling and moisture within the propellant and its sealed container. This may cause the propellant to degrade which if this occurs then the inflator could rupture in the event of the deployment of the driver,s front air bag.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE Defect: It has been identified that vehicles equipped with a single stage inflator driver�s front air bag then there is a possibility that the density of the propellant in the inflator could be reduced over time from the effects of high temperature cycling and moisture within the propellant and its sealed container. This may cause the propellant to degrade which if this occurs then the inflator could rupture in the event of the deployment of the driver�s front air bag. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicle to replace the driver's front air bag.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the propellant to degrade which if this occurs then the inflator could rupture in the event of the deployment of the driver,s front air bag.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the driver's front air bag.
Are You Affected?
Corolla built between 2 November 2001 and 18 September 2004 may be included. Toyota estimates 56,143 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Toyota, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Toyota.
- Book with any franchised Toyota dealer, quoting the campaign code 17SMD-023 or the DVSA reference R/2017/087. See how to get a Toyota recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2017/038 on 20 Mar 2017, for wheel may detach. The one launched after it was R/2017/075 on 11 Apr 2017, for electric fuel cell system may stop running. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/087, launched 24 March 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.