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.
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 side airbags and curtain airbags from deploying in a crash.
The remaining two recalls are lower in severity. On certain vehicles, the spare tire may have left the factory or distributor without being inflated to the pressure listed on the tire label, which can cause the spare to underperform if pressed into use. There is also a label recall affecting Yaris iA models with factory-installed floor mats: the load carrying capacity label may state incorrect figures, which could lead an owner to unknowingly overload the vehicle.
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.
