Toyota Yaris years to avoid
Every Toyota Yaris model year on file (2012-2019), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2015
Worst year on file
327.8
Severity index
Air Bags
Most-reported system
2019
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 Toyota Yaris | 327.8 High | 15 | Air Bags |
| 2 | 2012 Toyota Yaris | 180.0 High | 35 | Air Bags |
| 3 | 2017 Toyota Yaris | 77.4 Medium | 15 | Air Bags |
| 4 | 2019 Toyota Yaris | 62.7 Medium | 26 | Engine |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Toyota Yaris complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 35 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 180.0 High | AIR BAGS |
| 2015 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 327.8 High | AIR BAGS |
| 2017 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 77.4 Medium | AIR BAGS |
| 2019 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 62.7 Medium | ENGINE |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.