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2017 Toyota Yaris

Gas

Subcompact Cars
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11

Safety Signal

81 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

RecallsNHTSA campaigns3

Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA31

Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★

Fuel economybest combined, EPA35 mpg

2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

The 2017 Toyota Yaris is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact car with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Yaris iA, is EPA-rated at 35 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 31 complaints, most often about the air bags. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Annual fuel*
Yaris iA	Gas	FWD	1.5L 4-cyl	32	40	35	$1,800
Yaris iA	Gas	FWD	1.5L 4-cyl	30	39	34	$1,850
Yaris	Gas	FWD	1.5L 4-cyl	30	36	33	$1,900
Yaris	Gas	FWD	1.5L 4-cyl	30	35	32	$1,950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 37885, 37884, 37971, 37970.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database

○minor

Equipment

SET19A

1,325 vehicles

ProblemSoutheast 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."RiskAn incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixSET 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 campaign 19V503000reported Jun 28, 2019Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

▲high

Electrical System

K1F/K0F

43,221 vehicles

ProblemToyota 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.RiskIn 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.FixToyota 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 campaign 19V319000reported Apr 23, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

▲high

Tires

17R2

409 vehicles

ProblemGulf 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.RiskA spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.FixGulf 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.

NHTSA campaign 17V295000reported May 2, 2017Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

31complaints filed

7 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 5 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2017: 3 · 2018: 4 · 2019: 10 · 2020: 4 · 2021: 4 · 2022: 2 · 2023: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2026: 1

Most-cited components

Air Bags8

Power Train4

Fuel/Propulsion System4

Vehicle Speed Control3

Engine3

Tires2

What owners describe

“I was involved in a accident where the airbags did not deploy. I was hit on my driver's side and the vehicle was totaled but the airbags never deployed. I also dealt with electrical issues the entire time I had the vehicle. I believe the electrical issues cause the airbags not to deploy. I did receive the vehicle in th…”Sep 20, 2024 · Air Bags · NHTSA owner report

“i just got this vehicle drive it about 1000mile then i relive my toyota yaris ia 2017 have a huge dangerous problem when drive high speeds above 70mph to 80mph vehicle stall on the high way”Jan 8, 2024 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report

“For several years the steering has been binding and lightly locking durind highway driving. After numerous attempts to have the dealer test drive the vehicle to duplicate the problem, in 2022 they said there was a dangerous problem with the steering. They replaced the steering shaft and the problem was almost completel…”Dec 21, 2023 · Steering · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

Configuration	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR FWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	13%
5 HB FWD	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	14%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Yaris model years

2020 Toyota Yaris

1 recalls · 9 complaints

2019 Toyota Yaris

3 recalls · 26 complaints

2018 Toyota Yaris

1 recalls · 12 complaints

2016 Toyota Yaris

2 recalls · 5 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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