This page covers 3 recalls, 15 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Toyota Yaris.
32–33 mpg combined
7.1–7.4 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The Toyota Yaris received a four-star overall rating from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles across model years 2012 to 2017. The vehicle earned five stars in side crash testing and four stars in frontal crash, rollover, and side pole crash tests. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a significant redesign occurs, so this rating covers the entire 2012 to 2017 range.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2017 Toyota Yaris draws a relatively small complaint pool, with airbags generating the most reports. Several owners mention airbag-related fault codes or concerns tied to the driver-side airbag circuit, with at least one owner reporting an error code indicating an open circuit in the driver front airbag system. Powertrain complaints describe the engine stalling shortly after starting and shifting into gear, sometimes repeating after a restart attempt. On the brake side, an owner reports front rotors wearing out prematurely at low mileage under normal city driving conditions, attributing it to what they believe are undersized or defective rotors. With only 15 total complaints across the model year, no single pattern is overwhelming, but the airbag circuit faults and the stalling-on-engagement issue are the clearest recurring themes in the data.
15
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Toyota Yaris has 3 recalls, the most serious involving wire harnesses inside the front doors that can crack and corrode, potentially preventing the side airbags and curtain airbags from deploying in a crash.
The remaining two recalls are compliance-related. One affects vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats: the load carrying capacity label may display incorrect information, which can lead an owner to unknowingly overload the vehicle beyond its safe limits. The other recall covers vehicles where the spare tire was not inflated to the correct pressure at the time of distribution, meaning the spare may not perform as expected if it needs to be used after a flat.
At a glance
What can fail
The load carrying capacity label on the vehicle may show incorrect information, which means the vehicle does not meet federal tire and rim safety standards.
What the fix does
Toyota will provide a corrected label to place over the incorrect one at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Wire harnesses for side air bag sensors in the front doors can crack and corrode, which may prevent the front seat side air bags and curtain shield air bags from deploying or deploying correctly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the wire harness assembly in the front doors at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The spare tire on affected vehicles has incorrect air pressure and does not match the pressure specified on the Tire Pressure Label.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the spare tire and adjust its pressure to the correct level at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
