2018 Toyota Yaris Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yaris years
- Not enough data 14th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Toyota Yaris. That ranks 14th out of 15 Yaris model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 2,750 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Toyota Yaris problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 50% | 2,750 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | 20 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 25% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 25% | 20 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Toyota Yaris recalls (1)
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Problem: 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 toyota yaris. While operating the vehicle, the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. Also, the seat belt audible warning chime sounded, although there was no occupant seated in the front passenger seat. The contact indicated that the failure occurred…
At 19000 miles i started experiencing problems with my breaking sometimes the anti-lock brakes would work and sometimes the anti-lock brake did not in the brakes will lock up and so would the tires . While traveling at about 25 miles an hour i attempted break and make i turn into a neighborhood…
The headlights do not shine far enough to the left or right when approaching a 90 degree left or right turn at night. I noticed this right after i bought the car. I have been driving for over 40 years and owned many vehicles and have never had any difficulty seeing when i was making a turn. I'm…
Takata recall my wife was hit in the front end and no airbags went off
Other Toyota Yaris years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Yaris | 10 | 1 |
| 2019 Yaris | 26 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Yaris | 15 | 3 |
| 2016 Yaris | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 Yaris | 15 | 4 |
| 2014 Yaris | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Yaris | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 Yaris | 35 | 5 |
| 2011 Yaris | 25 | 3 |
| 2010 Yaris | 90 | 9 |
| 2009 Yaris | 92 | 10 |
| 2008 Yaris | 218 | 10 |
| 2007 Yaris | 258 | 10 |
| 2006 Yaris | 5 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Yaris?
Owners most often report air bags, exterior lighting, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Toyota Yaris?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Toyota Yaris a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yaris model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.