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2017 Toyota Yaris Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

43/100

#9 most-complained of 15 Yaris years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2017 Toyota Yaris has 15 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 43 out of 100 — #9 highest of 15 Yaris model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes and 2 injuries.

Complaints
15
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
33.5
30 city / 37.5 hwy

Top 2017 Toyota Yaris problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine5 (33%)
  2. Airbags4 (27%)
  3. Brakes2 (13%)
  4. Electrical System2 (13%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (13%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain2 (13%)
  7. Fuel System1 (7%)
  8. Other1 (7%)
2017 Toyota Yaris complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2017Nov 2017Jul 2018Dec 2018Feb 2019May 2019Sep 2020
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2017 to Sep 2020; peak Apr 2019 (3).

2017 Toyota Yaris recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 19V503000Jun 28, 2019Other1,325 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    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."

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

    Remedy: SET 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.

  2. NHTSA 19V319000Apr 23, 2019Airbags43,221 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Yaris vehicles. The wire harnesses for the side air bag sensors located within the front doors may crack and corrode, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the front seat side air bags and the curtain shield air bags.

    Risk: In the event of a crash, front seat side air bags and curtain shield air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wire harness assembly in the front doors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K1F/K0F.

  3. NHTSA 17V295000May 2, 2017Suspension, Wheels & Tires409 vehicles

    Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire

    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.

    Risk: 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.

2017 Toyota Yaris fuel economy and fuel cost

City
30 MPG
Highway
37.5 MPG
Combined
33.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,925
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2017 compared with other Yaris years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Caution7115432.5
2016Good295232.5
2017Good4315333.5
2018No verdict214133.5
2019Caution5026334

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Toyota Yaris a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Toyota Yaris ranks #9 of 15 among Yaris model years (Complaint Index 43/100, verdict: Good). It has 15 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Yaris?
The most reported problem areas are engine (5 complaints), airbags (4 complaints), and brakes (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 16,750 miles.
Does the 2017 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota Yaris, most recently reported 2019, covering other, airbags, and suspension, wheels & tires.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Toyota Yaris?
EPA rates the 2017 Toyota Yaris at 33.5 MPG combined (30 city / 37.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,925. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.