2017 Toyota Yaris problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Service Brakes (2)
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Safety recalls (3)
Equipment:other:labels 2019-06-28 · campaign 19V503000 · 1,325 vehicles
Defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
Air Bags:side/Window 2019-04-23 · campaign 19V319000 · 43,221 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Yaris vehicles. The wire harnesses for the side air bag sensors located within the front doors may crack and corrode, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the front seat side air bags and the curtain shield air bags.
Risk: In the event of a crash, front seat side air bags and curtain shield air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wire harness assembly in the front doors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K1F/K0F.
Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire 2017-05-02 · campaign 17V295000 · 409 vehicles
Defect: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
Service bulletins (177)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Electrical System 2025-06-13 · T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Service Campaign
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-12-05 · T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film wi
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What owners report
2020-09-02 · Air Bags · 65,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota yaris. the contact stated that while her daughter was driving, and stopped at a stop sign, the vehicle was rear-ended by the vehicle behind her which caused her vehicle to rear-end the vehicle ahead of her. the vehicle was damaged at the rear and the front, and was towed to a tow yard. the insurance company was ye…”
2019-07-09 · Service Brakes“my vehicle has 21k miles 2017 bought new and the front rotors need to be replaced. i drive local, and i am being told hard stops on brakes will overheat the rotors. i do not drive at 90mph then jam on the brakes. i do not drive at highway speeds, cannot drive after dusk. i believe the rotors are defective. i notice when i drive 10 miles and back …”
2019-07-07 · Air Bags“my fixd sensor picked up a b1660 airbag code, seat driver front up circuit open error code. but my vin says there are no unrepaired recalls.…”
2019-05-06 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota yaris. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v319000 (air bags). the contact stated that frank toyota (located at 2400 national city blvd, national city, ca 91950, (866) 308-9461) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and st…”
2019-04-30 · Engine · 14,800 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota yaris. after the vehicle was started and shifted into gear, it stalled. the vehicle was restarted, placed into drive, and then stalled again. the vehicle was taken to rick hendrick toyota of fayetteville (located at 1969 skibo rd, fayetteville, nc 28314, (910) 498-0110) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable…”
2019-04-10 · Service Brakes · 25,000 mi · 💥 crash“i was in motion on a city street, and involved in a collision in which my forward collision warning system and automatic emergency breaking did not activate.…”
2019-02-27 · Air Bags · 12,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota yaris. while the vehicle was idling at a traffic light, the air bag deployed without impact or warning. the contact accelerated and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact sustained unknown injuries and medical attention was received. a police report was …”
2019-01-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 18,700 mi“car shuts on and off, off and on when starting or while driving.…”
2018-12-08 · Vehicle Speed Control“i recently bought the car from the dealer and i took it back to then 4 times for the same issue and they say it is normal. so my issue is when i'm at a light and i'm in drive or reverse you can see the rpm jump around to about 400 to 700 and the car starts to vibrate shaking the car. the car only has 23,xxx miles on it.…”
2018-10-03 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · 20,000 mi“the exact tires/car i have were not listed. they are: 2017 toyota yaris ia toyo proxes a27 tires today i was driving my car on surface streets. i was stopped at a red light and a warning came on that said i had low tire pressure. i pulled off to the side of the road at the next block to check my tire pressure and discovered my tire was complet…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.