Does the 2017 Corolla have Bluetooth?

[Savannah]

2017 Corolla has Bluetooth. Generally, models with a screen are equipped with Bluetooth. Below are the reasons for Bluetooth connection issues in Toyota Corolla: 1. Unsuccessful Bluetooth pairing: Bluetooth pairing fails due to incompatibility between the two device systems. 2. External environmental interference: External environmental factors, such as nearby substations, can cause unstable signals. 3. Interference: Interference from the car's onboard computer or onboard network. 4. Multimedia system malfunction: The multimedia system may malfunction due to too many connection records or programming code errors.

[VonBrianna]

The 2017 Corolla does have Bluetooth functionality, but it depends on the specific trim level. I personally drive the 2017 GL-i version, and I noticed the phone button on the left side of the steering wheel right after getting the car—it's convenient for making calls and playing music when connected to a phone. The base GL trim might not come with factory Bluetooth, but you can solve this by installing an aftermarket module later. If the infotainment screen is the basic version with physical knobs, it usually doesn’t have Bluetooth, but the higher-end version with a color touchscreen does. The key indicators are whether the steering wheel has a phone symbol button or if the infotainment screen displays a Bluetooth icon at startup. Nowadays, installing a third-party Bluetooth module costs just around a hundred bucks, which is much more cost-effective than replacing the entire head unit.

[VonJude]

The 2017 Corolla was available in GL, GL-i, and S-CVT trim levels, with mid-to-high-end models featuring built-in Bluetooth. A friend of mine commutes in this generation Corolla, and it automatically connects to his phone to play podcasts every time he gets in the car. Toyota designed it quite cleverly—Bluetooth calls and audio were displayed separately, with a dedicated toggle button on the right side of the steering wheel. However, it's worth noting that the older head unit only supports basic Bluetooth protocols, so iPhones might not display song titles after pairing, while Android phones actually have better compatibility. If your model doesn’t have Bluetooth at all, don’t worry—just plug an AUX cable into the port inside the center console, and you can still listen to music.

[DelJocelyn]

As a repair shop frequently working with this generation of Corolla, we confirm that the mid-trim and above models of the 2017 version have a Bluetooth module hidden behind the head unit. Actual tests show its connection stability is better than aftermarket units, though the interface is outdated: enter the Bluetooth menu by long-pressing the DISP button on the center console, and use 0000 as the pairing password. Some customers reported sudden Bluetooth disappearance, mostly requiring re-pairing after battery disconnection. For base models wanting Bluetooth, simply replace the CD head unit with a Bluetooth-capable one - it fits the factory position without wiring modifications.

[KhloeRose]

When helping my cousin pick a used Corolla in 2017, I did some research: The 1.2T GL trim didn't have Bluetooth, which only became available starting from the GL-i. In models with factory Bluetooth, there's a phonebook option in the infotainment menu, and the Bluetooth icon appears on the instrument cluster. I noticed an issue during use—when two phones are connected simultaneously, it only defaults to answering calls from the most recently connected one. Some models of the facelifted 2017 version received an infotainment upgrade that supports WeChat voice playback, which wasn't available in earlier versions.