The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota Yaris · 2017
2017 Toyota Yaris. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 8,431 and 25,000 miles. Median 18,700, from 10 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 27% |
| Speed control | 20% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 13% |
| Engine | 13% |
| Tires | 13% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
19V503000 Jun 2019 Equipment / Other / Labels
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.
Remedy. 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.
19V319000 Apr 2019 Air Bags / Side/Window
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.
Remedy. 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.
17V295000 May 2017 Tires / Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
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.
Remedy. 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.
Manufacturer communications 177
Toyota filed 177 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Dealer Letter: The remedy is now available for vehicles involved in Phase 2 (vehicles equipped…
- Dealer Email: -The remedy is now available for vehicles involved in Phase 2 (vehicles equipped…
- Region Email: -The remedy is now available for vehicles involved in Phase 2 (vehicles equipped…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Yaris 5 HB FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Yaris 3 HB FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Toyota Yaris iA 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | No |
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 32 / 40 / 35 | Regular | $1,800 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 30 / 39 / 34 | Regular | $1,850 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 30 / 36 / 33 | Regular | $1,900 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 30 / 35 / 32 | Regular | $1,950 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
199 videos about the 2012–2019 Toyota Yaris, 19.5M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 4 | 261K |
| Oil changes & service | 4 | 258K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 2 | 245K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 1 | 95K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 1 | 76K |
| Steering & suspension | 1 | 68K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 1 | 55K |
| Brakes & ABS | 2 | 36K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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