Toyota Yaris years to avoid and best years
Newer Toyota Yaris years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2019 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (26 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2014 at 1 (from 3 complaints), 2016 at 1 (from 5 complaints), and 2018 at 1 (from 4 complaints). On the 2019 Toyota Yaris, 5 of 26 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
Toyota Yaris reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Toyota Yaris. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → | 2 | 9 | 1 | Fuel system, gasoline | 34.5 |
| 2019 → Most | 5 | 26 | 3 | Engine | 33.7 |
| 2018 → Fewest | 1 | 4 | 1 | Air bags | 32.5 |
| 2017 → | 5 | 15 | 3 | Air bags | 32.5 |
| 2016 → Fewest | 1 | 5 | 2 | Air bags | 32.5 |
| 2015 → | 2 | 15 | 4 | Air bags | 32.5 |
| 2014 Fewest | 1 | 3 | 1 | Electrical system, Speed control | 32.5 |
| 2013 → | 2 | 9 | 1 | Air bags | 32.5 |
| 2012 → | 1 | 35 | 5 | Air bags | 32 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Hatchback, Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 3.4 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 215/55R17
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V-741 covers certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2007-2012 Yaris, and many other Toyota and Lexus models that had driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under an earlier recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling. Recall 13V-292 covers certain model year 2012 Yaris vehicles: a relay in the electronic power steering control module could short circuit, disabling power steering assistance.
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- Body styles
- Hatchback
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 3.4 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 215/55R17
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V-319 covers certain 2015-2017 Yaris vehicles. Wire harnesses for the side air bag sensors in the front doors may crack and corrode, possibly causing non-deployment or improper deployment of the front seat side air bags and curtain shield air bags. Recall 16V-367 covers certain model year 2015 Yaris vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 27, 2015: front strut mounting bearings can be damaged when a high load is applied to the strut, such as driving over a large bump.
- Body styles
- Sedan, Hatchback
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 3.4 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 215/55R17
Known issues for this generation
Recall 21V-617 covers 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. Recall 19V-244 covers certain 2019 Toyota models including Yaris sold through Gulf States Toyota whose load capacity label text may become illegible, failing FMVSS 110.
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Yaris years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2014 at 1 (from 3 complaints), 2016 at 1 (from 5 complaints), and 2018 at 1 (from 4 complaints).
Which Toyota Yaris year has the most owner complaints?
2019 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (26 complaints). On the 2019 Toyota Yaris, 5 of 26 complaints name Engine.
How do Toyota Yaris owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Toyota Yaris years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
What oil does a 2015 Toyota Yaris use?
0W-20 full synthetic; about 3.4 quarts with a new filter.
Did Toyota recall the Yaris for Takata air bags?
Recall 19V-741 covers certain 2007-2012 Yaris among many Toyota and Lexus models whose previously replaced frontal inflators may still rupture; earlier 2012 Yaris also appear under 13V-292 for EPS relay short circuits.
What recalls affect 2019–2020 Toyota Yaris models?
Recall 21V-617 covers certain 2019-2020 Yaris, Hatchback, and Sedan for a low-pressure fuel pump impeller that can crack; 19V-244 covers certain 2019 Yaris sold through Gulf States Toyota for illegible load-capacity labels.