2017 Toyota Yaris
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 258 |
| 2008 | 218 |
| 2009 | 92 |
| 2010 | 90 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
4 of 15 total reports mention: air bags.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-02
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-27
Vehicle speed control
3 of 15 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Toyota Yaris. While merging onto the expressway at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle did not accelerate and almost caused a crash. The accelerator pedal was depressed all the way down to the floorboard.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-08-16
Service brakes
2 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-10
Power train
2 of 15 total reports mention: power train.
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Manual transmission shudder. Clutch and flywheel was changed at 535 miles. 20 miles later same issues but only at first from a dead stop. Now at 2100 miles the car has the shudder in 5/6 gears as well between 59MPH to 72.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-02-23
Engine
2 of 15 total reports mention: engine.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2017-06-15Tires17V295000 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.
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.
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2019-06-07Air bags, electrical system19V319000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Yaris vehicles.
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.
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2019-08-23Equipment19V503000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Toyota Yaris — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V295000 · Tires
- Recall 19V319000 · Air bags, electrical system
- Recall 19V503000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2017 Toyota Yaris reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Yaris?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Yaris have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.