2017 Toyota Yaris Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2017 Toyota Yaris has a complaint index of 43 and ranks 9th of 15 model years, earning a Good verdict. It has 15 complaints, 3 recalls, and its top problem area is the engine with 5 complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 43/100
- #9 of 15 Yaris years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 15
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 33.5
- 30 city / 37.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2017 Toyota Yaris problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine5 (33%)
- Airbags4 (27%)
- Brakes2 (13%)
- Electrical System2 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (13%)
- Fuel System1 (7%)
- Other1 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags have deployed without warning while the vehicle was idling or stopped, in some cases leading to a collision.
- Owners describe hesitation or lack of acceleration when merging or pulling into traffic, sometimes requiring the pedal pressed to the floor before the car responds.
- Some drivers report the engine takes several seconds to respond after flooring the accelerator, particularly from a stop or on an incline.
- A manual transmission owner reported shuddering in multiple gears along with side-to-side play developing in the shift lever after an early clutch and flywheel replacement.
- A tire on one vehicle shredded suddenly after a low tire pressure warning, with owners noting uneven wear and bulging.
- One owner reported the vehicle stalling repeatedly after being shifted into gear, with no fault code found during diagnosis.
2017 Toyota Yaris recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Toyota Yaris reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2017 Yaris has a complaint index of 43 and ranks 9th out of 15 model years, which earns it a Good verdict relative to other Yaris years.
- What problems does the 2017 Toyota Yaris have?
- The top reported problem area is the engine, accounting for 5 of 15 complaints (33%), followed by airbags at 4 complaints (27%). Owners also reported issues with brakes, electrical systems, suspension, and transmission.
- Does the 2017 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Yaris covering airbag wire harnesses that may crack and corrode, a mislabeled floor mat load-carrying label, and spare tire pressure inspection. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year Toyota Yaris should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes between 79 and 100, much higher than the 2017 model's index of 43.
- How many complaints and crashes does the 2017 Yaris have?
- NHTSA lists 15 complaints for the 2017 Yaris, including 3 crashes, 2 injuries, and 0 fires or deaths.