2017 Toyota Yaris Ia problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Steering (2) · Air Bags (2)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (32)
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication 2024-03-04 · T-PANT-2024-004- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect toyota genuine motor oil and long life coolant, effective march 1, 2024. these products are ordered through the toyota complete maintenance care (tcmc) website.
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:refrigerant Hoses And Fittings 2023-08-21 · TSB005823 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. follow the procedures outlined in this service bulletin to aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks
Vehicle Speed Control 2023-08-17 · TSB003220 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and vin plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this service bulletin. fo
Equipment 2023-05-30 · T-SB-0057-18 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: the immobilizer and smart key reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. follow the procedures in this bulletin to reset a vehicle immobilizer or smart key system.
Structure 2022-06-14 · TSB001221Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2010 ? 2022 model year toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard?. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard?. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especial
Structure 2022-06-14 · TSB001221Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2010 ? 2022 model year toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard?. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard?. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especial
Showing the 6 most recent of 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-12 · Unknown Or Other“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 settings while driving, creating a distraction a…”
2024-09-20 · Electrical System · 💥 crash“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. …”
2024-01-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 …”
2023-12-21 · Steering“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 was almost completely fixed. gradually the stee…”
2022-10-13 · Steering“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 checked. the dealer was not able to duplic…”
2022-09-27 · Power Train“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 tr…”
2021-11-09 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“our toyota yaris was involved in front end accident on 11/4/21; no airbags deployed as a result of the accident. the car was declared a total loss (tl) by usaa. calliber collision (775-353-4400) in sparks, nv currently has the car. i requested they complete a diagnostic report on the airbags (to confirm the car has airbags, if they should've deplo…”
2021-09-14 · Unknown Or Other“i have found that the tcs/dsc control malfunctions occasionally and can lead to lose of power to the wheels right when it is necessary to avoid an accident. the worst time was when it was snowing out and even if i floored it the wheels did not turn. once i shut off the tcs/dsc control i regained control and was able to avoid an accident. originally…”
2021-04-02 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings · 58,000 mi“when i drive over reflectors in the road around my neighborhood going speed less than 25 mph car will randomly engage front end collision warning, both at day and night. the light appears on dash, the engine brakes, the brake pedal depresses and the car jerks out of my control. i have taken to two toyota dealerships and showed them video. they coul…”
2021-03-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 65,000 mi“vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic several times. car began jerking when trying to accelerate was and was unsafe to driver and the other cars around. this happened several times within a mile radius. i barely made it to a mechanic and was told that the high pressure fuel pump was faulty.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.