2017 Toyota Yaris iA reliability
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA over 10 years — 1 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 Yaris iA years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (4 of 16), then Fuel and propulsion system (4) and Powertrain (2). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.
The 2018 Yaris iA has 8 complaints, 1 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Toyota Yaris iA. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (16 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"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"
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"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…"
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"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.…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2017 Toyota Yaris iA 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Yaris iA | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 32 | 40 | 35 MPG | $1850 |
| Yaris iA | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Front-wheel drive | 30 | 39 | 34 MPG | $1900 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V-503 covers certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats sold through Southeast Toyota Distributors. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect, failing FMVSS 110. Recall 21V-617 covers certain 2019-2020 Yaris Sedan vehicles (along with other Yaris nameplates in the same campaign): an impeller within the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA reliable?
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA over 10 years — 1 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 Yaris iA years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2017 Toyota Yaris iA?
The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (4 of 16), then Fuel and propulsion system (4) and Powertrain (2). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.
Is the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2018 Yaris iA has 8 complaints, 1 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
Has the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2017 Toyota Yaris iA get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA is 34.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
Is the Toyota Yaris iA related to the Scion iA?
The 2017-2018 Scion iA became the Toyota Yaris iA for 2017-2019 after the Scion brand ended.
What engine oil does a US Toyota Yaris iA use?
0W-20
What tire sizes fit a US Toyota Yaris iA?
Published US specs commonly list front 175/65R15, 185/60R16, 195/50R16 and rear 175/65R15, 185/60R16, 195/50R16; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.