2017 Toyota Yaris Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Toyota Yaris.

20162018
Complaints
21
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2017 Toyota Yaris Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:2
#23 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

#32 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Toyota Yaris.

Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Toyota Yaris

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~44,955 vehicles.

19V503000Equipment:other:labels
~1,325 affected

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."

19V319000Air Bags:side/window · Electrical System:wiring
~43,221 affected

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.

17V295000Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire
~409 affected

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.

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2017 Toyota Yaris — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Toyota Yaris reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Toyota Yaris has 21 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Toyota Yaris?
Top reported problems: Airbags (4 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (3 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2017 Toyota Yaris?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Toyota Yaris include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 44,955 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Toyota Yaris?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Yaris reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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