Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 | −53% | 1 | Engine | Good |
| 2019 | 26 | 1.2× | 3 | Engine | Average |
| 2017 | 15 | −43% | 3 | Airbag | Good |
| 2016 | 5 | −77% | 2 | Airbag | Good |
| 2015 | 15 | −43% | 4 | Airbag | Good |
| 2013 | 9 | −63% | 1 | Airbag | Good |
| 2012 | 35 | 1.7× | 5 | Airbag | Caution |
| 2011 | 25 | typical | 3 | Airbag | Average |
| 2010 | 90 | 4.1× | 9 | Airbag | Avoid |
| 2009 | 103 | 4.2× | 10 | Airbag | Avoid |
| 2008 | 247 | 10.1× | 10 | Airbag | Avoid |
| 2007 | 296 | 9.8× | 10 | Airbag | Avoid |
| 2006 | 5 | −80% | 5 | Airbag | Good |
* Complaints compared with the median Yaris year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Toyota Yaris problems
Latest Toyota Yaris recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Yaris, Yaris Hatchback, and Yaris Sedan vehicles. An impeller within the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430,…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.
Equipment › Other › Labels
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.
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.
Air bags › Side/window
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.
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.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Toyota Yaris should you avoid?
2008, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2012 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Yaris years at the same age, led by air bags problems in the 2008.
What is the best year for the Toyota Yaris?
2006 has the fewest complaints compared with other Yaris years at the same age, followed by 2016 and 2013. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Toyota Yaris problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (406), brakes (111) and speed control & acceleration (75). Airbag complaints peak in the 2007 model year.
How many recalls has the Toyota Yaris had?
23 recalls across 2006–2020. The model year with the most is 2007. See all Toyota Yaris recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.