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2017 Toyota iA

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 iA.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2017 Toyota iA is defined as a passenger car equipped with an Automatic (S6) transmission and an engine calibrated for 5W-30 API oil with a range of 3.9-4.1. This configuration supports EPA fuel economy ratings of 32/40/35 mpg, establishing the baseline for the vehicle's efficiency metrics. In the context of the model's reliability history, this specific year recorded 31 total owner complaints with air bags emerging as the top complaint area across 3 recalls. These figures suggest that ownership analysis requires careful attention to these documented safety system issues when evaluating the vehicle's long-term dependability.

Model year20182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.9-4.1OEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque108 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy32/40/35 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 90118WBA40. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire sizeP185/65R15, P185/60R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90118WBA40
Engine air filter17801WB001
Fuel filter77024WB001 alt 23217WB001
Spark plug90118WBC16
Front wiper blades85212WB002 alt 85212WB001
Thermostat90118WB459
Cabin air filter87139WB001

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length205.1 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height77.2 in
Wheelbase122 in
Curb weight5968 lb
Track (front / rear)68.1 / 69.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined32 / 40 / 35 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume86 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.9-4.1 of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 108 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity5.7-5.9
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity3.9-4.1
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts22
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts20

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts108 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts55.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap0.041-0.045 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.87-0.98 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type100
Oil Capacity3.72 oz

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque67
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement0.787
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0006
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
192.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 180 degrees, Step 3: 188.092 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
174.0 ft. lbs.74 ft. lbs
2+ 55 degrees55 degrees
365
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 75,000 mi; coolant at 120,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 120,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Radiator (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 37,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 45,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 75,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2017 Toyota iA lead in one area — the air bags, 6 of 31 reports (19%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 7 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
176
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
31
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 31 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags6
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Service Brakes3
Unknown Or Other2
Steering2
Power Train2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System,Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 176 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…
T-SB-0061-23 Rev22024-12-05StructureToyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 iA take?

3.9-4.1 of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 iA have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the iA get?

EPA figures are 32 city / 40 highway / 35 combined mpg.