NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Toyota Yaris[1]. The biggest groups are air bags and tires[2][3].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.
- Air Bags. 3 complaints[2]. Owners describe a passenger air bag warning light and a belt chime with nobody in the seat, plus a safety system error alongside traction control trouble.
- Tires. 3 complaints[3]. Owners describe tires losing air while driving and sidewall damage that led to a replacement at a tire shop.
- Brakes. 2 complaints[7]. Owners describe anti-lock brakes that worked only some of the time and a brake failure on a short trip.
- Speed Control. 2 complaints[8]. Owners describe cruise control that did not match the speedometer, and one report that overlaps with the brake story.
- Seat Belts. 2 complaints[9].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2018 Yaris is necessarily included.
- Equipment › Other › Labels (19V503), June 2019. About 1,325 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[10]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Yaris, 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[11] | 30 / 35 / 32 | $2,100 |
| Yaris, 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[12] | 30 / 36 / 33 | $2,050 |
| Yaris iA, 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[13] | 30 / 39 / 34 | $1,950 |
| Yaris iA, 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[5] | 32 / 40 / 35 | $1,900 |
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HB FWD[14] | n/a | 4 | n/a | 4 | 13.6% |
| 4 DR FWD[6] | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13.0% |
NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: 3 HB FWD[15].
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2018 Toyota Yaris with 1.5L 4-cylinder[16] | 106 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2018 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 296 | 10 |
| 2008 | 247 | 10 |
| 2009 | 103 | 10 |
| 2010 | 90 | 9 |
| 2011 | 25 | 3 |
| 2012 | 35 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | 15 | 4 |
| 2016 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 | 31 | 3 |
| 2018 | 12 | 1 |
| 2019 | 26 | 3 |
| 2020 | 10 | 1 |
NHTSA's counts for the Yaris show 12 complaints and 1 recalls for 2018[4]. Among the 14 model years listed, 4 have fewer complaints than 2018 and 9 have more[4]. The fewest complaints are for 2014 (3) and the most are for 2007 (296)[4]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2018 Yaris?
The Yaris has a small complaint file, with 12 complaints in total[1]. The reports are unverified and not adjusted for sales. Air bags and tires lead the list with 3 complaints each[2][3]. Check the Recalls section for details, since 1 recall is on file for this year[4].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the common problems with the 2018 Toyota Yaris?
- Air bags and tires lead the complaint groups, with 3 complaints each[2][3].
- Does the 2018 Toyota Yaris have recalls?
- Yes, 1 recall is on file for this year[4]. See the Recalls section for the details.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2018 Toyota Yaris?
- See the fuel section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2018 Toyota Yaris reliable?
- NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on file[1]. Read the problems section and the by-year comparison on this page to judge for yourself.
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Toyota Yaris
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Toyota Yaris (3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the tires component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Yaris model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Yaris iA, 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 32 city / 40 highway / 35 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 13.0%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 19V503, filed June 28, 2019: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Yaris, 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 30 city / 35 highway / 32 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Yaris, 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 30 city / 36 highway / 33 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Yaris iA, 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 30 city / 39 highway / 34 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 5 HB FWD: frontal 4 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 13.6%. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 3 HB FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2018 Toyota Yaris with 1.5L 4-cylinder: rated 106 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, YARIS 3DR HATCHBACK: length 156 in, width 67 in, height 59 in, wheelbase 99 in, curb weight 2,271 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, YARIS 4DR SEDAN: length 172 in, width 67 in, height 59 in, wheelbase 101 in, curb weight 2,414 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, YARIS 5DR HATCHBACK LE/SE: length 156 in, width 67 in, height 59 in, wheelbase 99 in, curb weight 2,392 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov