Toyota Yaris IA Problems by Year
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Toyota Yaris IA, across 2 model years (2017–2018). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (16). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Toyota Yaris IA years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Yaris IA model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Yaris IA: 16 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2018 Yaris IA: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Toyota Yaris IA problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Toyota Yaris IA model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Yaris IA | 8 | 0 | 5★ | Tires | |
| 2017 Yaris IA | 16 | 0 | 5★ | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Yaris IA years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (16), 2018 (8). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Toyota Yaris IA?
Air Bags, with 5 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Toyota Yaris IA have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.