2018 Toyota Yaris IA Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 14, 2026 · 8 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Yaris IA years
Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Yaris IA model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 38,789 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2018 Toyota Yaris IA problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires3 · ~38,789 mi
Unknown or Other2 · ~52,000 mi
Air Bags1 · ~52,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~26,000 mi
Engine1 · ~26,000 mi
Seat Belts1 · ~52,000 mi
Service Brakes1
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~19,173 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires338%38,789——
Unknown or Other225%52,000——
Air Bags113%52,000——
Electrical System113%26,000——
Engine113%26,000——
Seat Belts113%52,000——
Service Brakes113%———
Vehicle Speed Control113%19,173——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2022, with 2 complaints
2019: 1201912020: 1202012021: 1202112022: 2202222024: 2202422026: 120261

n = 8 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2018 Toyota Yaris IA recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I am reporting a severe vehicle safety violation involving a Westlake tire on a 2018 Toyota Yaris rented through Turo (Claim 1060794). The vehicle host rented out the vehicle with a pre-existing, structurally ruptured tire sidewall bulge on the front passenger wheel. The host took a pre-trip photo…

Tires · received Aug 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11757041

Over corrected, hit a tree, flipped car 2x landed upside down white smoke started filling in the car and went completely engulfed in flames within a few minutes.

Unknown or Other · received Nov 27, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11627803

This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. I informed the Manufacturer , Yokohama, as soon as the incident occurred and had to be replaced by a tire shop. These tires can explode if they hit anything, on the side, at less than 2mph (two miles per hour).

Tires · received Feb 14, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11572003

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Yaris IA. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance and TPMS warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that she…

Electrical System · received Jun 24, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11470843

I’m reporting a vehicle safety problem. My 2018 Toyota Yaris IA just had a mileage of 823 miles and was within the warranty time and had a brake system problem caused by the Toyota car quality problem. On August 22 (Sunday), 2021 about 1:00 pm I, with my wife, was going to drive my 2018 Toyota…

Service Brakes · received Jan 25, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11448906

Other Toyota Yaris IA years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
201880
2017 Yaris IA160

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA?

Owners most often report tires, unknown or other, air bags problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yaris IA model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.