Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota Yaris. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Spare Tire Air Pressure may be Incorrect
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
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Owner complaints (15)
15 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 | 26.7% |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 20% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 13.3% |
| Engine | 2 | 13.3% |
| Power train | 2 | 13.3% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 13.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 6.7% |
| Suspension | 1 | 6.7% |
| Tires | 1 | 6.7% |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 6.7% |
How 2017 compares with other Yaris years
Best and worst Yaris years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 25 | 3 |
| 2012 | 35 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | 15 | 4 |
| 2016 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 | 15 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | 26 | 3 |
| 2020 | 9 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2017 Toyota Yaris 5 hb fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 35 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 249 g/mi
- EPA class
- Subcompact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 35 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 / 40 / 35 | $1,900 | 249 |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 39 / 34 | $1,950 | 264 |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 36 / 33 | $2,050 | 271 |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 35 / 32 | $2,100 | 278 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2017 Yaris for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2017 Toyota Yaris FAQ
How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Yaris have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 19V503000 (equipment), 19V319000 (air bag), 17V295000 (tire). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2017 Toyota Yaris problems?
Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (4), Vehicle speed control (3), Electrical system (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2017 Toyota Yaris get?
EPA rates the 1.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 32 city, 40 highway and 35 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2017 Toyota Yaris get?
NHTSA rated the 2017 Toyota Yaris 5 hb fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (13.6% rollover risk).
How does the 2017 Yaris compare with other years?
Among the 2011–2020 Toyota Yaris model years at least five years old, the 2014 drew the fewest complaints (3) and the 2012 the most (35). The 2017 drew 15. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.