Toyota Yaris problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 91 owner complaints and 21 recalls on file for the Toyota Yaris (2006–2020). The 2008 Yaris has the most serious complaints, most often about airbags.
- Complaints
- 91
- Recalls
- 21
- Model years
- 15
- Worst year
- 2008
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Toyota Yaris years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2008 Toyota Yaris — 16 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Airbags
- 2009 Toyota Yaris — 10 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Airbags
- 2007 Toyota Yaris — 12 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Suspension
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2018 (0 complaints).
Every Toyota Yaris model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Yaris | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Engine |
| 2019 Yaris | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | Electrical System |
| 2018 Yaris | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Yaris | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Airbags |
| 2016 Yaris | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Brakes |
| 2015 Yaris | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | Airbags |
| 2014 Yaris | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Wheels & Tires |
| 2013 Yaris | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Body & Structure |
| 2012 Yaris | 5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | Airbags |
| 2011 Yaris | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Airbags |
| 2010 Yaris | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | Body & Structure |
| 2009 Yaris | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | Airbags |
| 2008 Yaris | 16 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | Airbags |
| 2007 Yaris | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | Suspension |
| 2006 Yaris | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
Most common Toyota Yaris problem areas (all years)
- Airbags22 complaints
- Engine16 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion13 complaints
- Electrical System13 complaints
- Brakes11 complaints
- Suspension11 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control7 complaints
- Body & Structure7 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts5 complaints
- Wheels & Tires4 complaints
Complaint trend
Toyota Yaris recalls
Risk: A fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: A damaged strut mounting bearing may cause the strut rod to separate, causing a loss of vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: If the vehicles are equipped with a headliner that does not meet the impact requirements, there is an increased risk of occupantl injury in the event of a crash.
Risk: The improperly tightened bolts may loosen during vehicle operation and may potentially cause the wheel to lock up or may damage the rear brake components, reducing their effectiveness. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Risk: If the spring breaks, the seat may not lock in position. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could move increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Risk: If the power steering assistance shuts off, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.
Other Toyota models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology