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2017 Toyota Yaris IARecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 31 owner complaints for the 2017 Toyota Yaris IA. Most complaints involve air bags (8) and fuel/propulsion system (5). The EPA rates it 34–35 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Combined MPG
34–35mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
31
Top: air bags
Fuel cost / yr
$1,700est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2017 Toyota Yaris IA as of Nov 13, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 13, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
31 complaints filed with NHTSA · Feb 2017 – May 2026
- Air bags8
- Fuel/propulsion system5
- Power train4
- Electrical system3
- Service brakes3
- Engine3
- Vehicle speed control3
- Steering2
- Forward collision avoidance1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 13, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Air bags
8 reports6 crashes
“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 receive the vehicle in that condition.”
Fuel/propulsion system
5 reports
“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”
Power train
4 reports
“The car had precisely 51,255 miles. I took it in for a 50K regular service and asked them to run a diagnostic because there was a grinding sound, so I asked them to check the transmission fluid and run an OBD diagnostic. Between my last regular service and the current service, the TRANSMISSION broke; the car is unsafe to drive at this point. The transmission could have stopped on the highway since I do not work locally. This issue happened suddenly. I took the first appointment I could get, and I am without a vehicle today. I will never feel safe in this car again. I must express my absolute disappointment in my 2017 Toyota Yaris IA with 51,255 miles. I just paid off this vehicle early through Toyota Financial. I know a car is a machine, but as a Toyota, it should not have this issue with just a little over 51K miles. I feel like Toyota sold me a lemon, and once they fix it, there will be some refurbished parts and some new neither makes me feel comfortable with the vehicle anymore. NOTE: the brakes went up before the first scheduled maintenance. This car appears to be a riding deathtrap! No wonder Toyota stopped manufacturing it, from what I have discovered.…”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 13, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
2 versions rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Subcompact Cars
- Engines
- 1.5L 4-cyl
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S6) · Manual 6-spd
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 13, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaris iA Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 32 | 40 | 35 | $1,700 | 249 |
| Yaris iA Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 39 | 34 | $1,750 | 264 |
- 35mpg comb.
- 34mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 13, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
1 tested variant
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5Toyota Yaris iA 4 DR FWD
- Frontal crash
- 5 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 13.0%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 13, 2026Vehicle 11513
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2017 Yaris IA questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Yaris IA have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 13, 2026.
What are the most common 2017 Toyota Yaris IA problems?
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are air bags (8), fuel/propulsion system (5), power train (4). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2017 Toyota Yaris IA get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Toyota Yaris IA at 34–35 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).
How safe is the 2017 Toyota Yaris IA?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2017 Toyota Yaris IA 5 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 13, 2026