2015–2020 · 6 model years · 14 recalls

Toyota Yaris problems by year

We don't rate the Toyota Yaris yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2019 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (43). Owners complain most about airbags & seat belts. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Airbags & seat belts20
Driver-assist & stability17
Engine & cooling15
Electrical system11
Steering7
Brakes7

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2020.

Every Toyota Yaris year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2020 YarisNot rated yet19135
2019 YarisNot rated yet43335
2018 YarisNot rated yet19135
2017 YarisNot rated yet41335
2016 YarisNot rated yet8233
2015 YarisNot rated yet22433

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Toyota Yaris problems?

Owners complain most about airbags & seat belts, driver-assist & stability, engine & cooling.

Which Toyota Yaris year has the most recalls?

The 2015, with 4 recalls on record with NHTSA.