2017 Toyota Yaris IA Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 12, 2026 · 16 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Yaris IA years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Yaris IA. That is the most of any Yaris IA model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 25%), typically at around 23,900 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Toyota Yaris IA problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags4 · ~23,900 mi
Fuel/propulsion System4 · ~61,500 mi
Power Train2
Steering2
Unknown or Other2
Electrical System1
Engine1 · ~42,000 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance1 · ~58,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~100 mi
Structure1 · ~19,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags425%23,900——
Fuel/propulsion System425%61,500——
Power Train213%———
Steering213%———
Unknown or Other213%———
Electrical System16%———
Engine16%42,000——
Forward Collision Avoidance16%58,000——
Service Brakes16%100——
Structure16%19,000——
Visibility/wiper16%30,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 4 complaints
2019: 3201932020: 3202032021: 4202142022: 2202222023: 1202312024: 2202422026: 120261

n = 16 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2017 Toyota Yaris IA recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Toyota Yaris IA.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The infotainment display glass on my 2017 Toyota Yaris iA has a known adhesive defect that causes white "spider cracking" around the edges of the infotainment display and "ghost touches," where the touchscreen registers inputs without being touched. This can change music, navigation, phone, or menu…

Unknown or Other · received May 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11737201

I was involved in a accident where the airbags did not deploy. I was hit on my driver's side and the vehicle was totaled but the airbags never deployed. I also dealt with electrical issues the entire time I had the vehicle. I believe the electrical issues cause the airbags not to deploy. I did…

Air Bags · received Sep 20, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11615690

i just got this vehicle drive it about 1000mile then i relive my toyota yaris ia 2017 have a huge dangerous problem when drive high speeds above 70mph to 80mph vehicle stall on the high way

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jan 8, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11564221

For several years the steering has been binding and lightly locking durind highway driving. After numerous attempts to have the dealer test drive the vehicle to duplicate the problem, in 2022 they said there was a dangerous problem with the steering. They replaced the steering shaft and the problem…

Steering · received Dec 21, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11561236

At about 25,000 miles, my vehicle steering began to lightly bind when driving on a straight road at highway speed. Although the steering wheel could be turned with some minor extra effort, the experience was troubling. At 29,880 miles I took my vehicle to the local dealer and asked to have the…

Steering · received Oct 13, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11489197

Other Toyota Yaris IA years

2018 Yaris IA →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2018 Yaris IA80
2017160

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Yaris IA?

Owners most often report air bags, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Toyota Yaris IA?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2017 Toyota Yaris IA a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yaris IA model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.