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2017 Toyota Yaris problems

The most common problem on the 2017 Toyota Yaris is airbags. Its complaint count is close to a typical Yaris model year.

Fewer complaintsAmong the best years of this model
Year score
74/100
Owner complaints
15
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
177
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
32-35mpg

The worst 2017 Toyota Yaris problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    4
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Brakes
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    2

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Airbags
    4
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Brakes
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls 3

Equipment: other: labelsReported June 28, 2019 · 1,325 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 19V503000 · Recall details

Air bags: side/windowReported April 23, 2019 · 43,221 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 19V319000 · Recall details

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tireReported May 2, 2017 · 409 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 17V295000 · Recall details

See all 3 recalls for the 2017 Toyota Yaris

Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Toyota Yaris 177

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 177 bulletins for the 2017 Toyota Yaris

2017 Toyota Yaris fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
1.5L 4‑cylFWD30-3235-4032-35

What 2017 Toyota Yaris owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 2, 2020 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota yaris. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving, and stopped at a stop sign, the vehicle was rear-ended by the vehicle behind her which caused her vehicle to rear-end the vehicle ahead of her. The vehicle was damaged at the rear and the front, and was towed to a tow yard. The insurance company was yet to make a final decision on whether the vehicle was a total loss. The air bags did not deploy. The driver hit the steering wheel and sustained knee and face injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact called the matthews motors wilmington dealer (5723 market st, wilmington, nc 28405) and was told that the insurance company would be responsible for the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Jul 9, 2019 · Brakes · NY

My vehicle has 21k miles 2017 bought new and the front rotors need to be replaced. I drive local, and I am being told hard stops on brakes will overheat the rotors. I do not drive at 90mph then jam on the brakes. I do not drive at highway speeds, cannot drive after dusk. I believe the rotors are defective. I notice when I drive 10 miles and back the rotors are to hot to touch, they are overheating. I called toyota USA and they will do nothing for me. I should not be replacing rotors at 21k miles. I had a 2008 yaris and drove that car for 5.5 years and I never replaced rotors.

Filed Jul 7, 2019 · Airbags · PA

My fixd sensor picked up a b1660 airbag code, seat driver front up circuit open error code. But my VIN says there are no unrepaired recalls.

Filed May 6, 2019 · Airbags · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota yaris. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v319000 (air bags). The contact stated that frank toyota (located at 2400 national city blvd, national city, ca 91950, (866) 308-9461) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was invalid.

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 14,800 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota yaris. After the vehicle was started and shifted into gear, it stalled. The vehicle was restarted, placed into drive, and then stalled again. The vehicle was taken to rick hendrick toyota of fayetteville (located at 1969 skibo rd, fayetteville, nc 28314, (910) 498-0110) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 14,800.

Filed Apr 10, 2019 · Brakes · 25,000 miles · MI · crash

I was in motion on a city street, and involved in a collision in which my forward collision warning system and automatic emergency breaking did not activate.

Filed Feb 27, 2019 · Airbags · 12,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota yaris. While the vehicle was idling at a traffic light, the air bag deployed without impact or warning. The contact accelerated and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained unknown injuries and medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 12,000.

Filed Jan 20, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 18,700 miles · CT

Car shuts on and off, off and on when starting or while driving.

Filed Dec 8, 2018 · Acceleration · FL

I recently bought the car from the dealer and I took it back to then 4 times for the same issue and they say it is normal. So my issue is when I'm at a light and I'm in drive or reverse you can see the RPM jump around to about 400 to 700 and the car starts to vibrate shaking the car. The car only has 23,xxx miles on it.

Filed Oct 3, 2018 · Tires · 20,000 miles · CA

The exact tires/car I have were not listed. They are: 2017 toyota yaris ia toyo proxes a27 tires today I was driving my car on surface streets. I was stopped at a red light and a warning came on that said I had low tire pressure. I pulled off to the side of the road at the next block to check my tire pressure and discovered my tire was completely shredded. I had only driven 2 miles from where I had started and my tires were fine when I left. This particular problem has occurred twice. Once on august 1st, 2018 as I parked on a residential street (the low pressure light didn't even come on at this time) and the second time today, october 3rd, 2018. Both times I have had to replace the tire because it is completely shredded. I have never seen a tire explode like this and I have seen it happen twice over the course of two months in a 16 month old car with only 20k miles on it. I had a 200k mile 2002 honda and while it had flats once every 5-6 years maybe, I never had a tire explode like this and I drive less now than I did with my honda. There is clearly something wrong with these tires that makes them so susceptible to shredding like that. It makes me very scared to continue driving. I worry the next time this happens I will be on a freeway or not somewhere easy to pull over to the side of the road.

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Questions about the 2017 Toyota Yaris

Is the 2017 Toyota Yaris reliable?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2017 Toyota Yaris, close to a typical Yaris model year.

What is the 2017 Toyota Yaris year score?

The 2017 Toyota Yaris scores 74 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Toyota Yaris: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Toyota Yaris?

Airbags, with 4 complaints. Next is acceleration (3).

How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Yaris have?

3 recalls, covering equipment, air bags and tires.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Toyota Yaris airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 19V319000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Toyota Yaris have bad airbags?

The Toyota Yaris model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (112 complaints), 2008 (107 complaints) and 2010 (45 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2017 Toyota Yaris get?

Official estimates for the 2017 Toyota Yaris range from 32 to 35 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 30-32 city and 35-40 highway.

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