2013 Toyota Yaris
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Airbags & Restraints
Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 3 of 9 complaints (33%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 35 in 2012 to 9 in 2013.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | vs. 2013 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,000 | 1,900–2,000 | 1,900–1,950 | 1,900–1,950 | 1,900–1,950 | |
| Combined MPG | 31 | 31–33 | 32–33 | 32–33 | 32–33 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 29 / 34–35 | 29–30 / 34–36 | 30 / 35–36 | 30 / 35–36 | 30 / 35–36 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 287 | 269–287 | 271–278 | 271–278 | 271–278 | |
| Complaints filed | 25 | 35 | 9 | 3 | 15 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 3 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 9 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 10 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Yaris have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Toyota Yaris?
Airbags & Restraints: 3 of 9 NHTSA complaints (33%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Toyota Yaris get?
EPA rates it 32–33 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Toyota Yaris?
EPA estimates $1,900–$1,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 30 mpg | 35 mpg (low) | 32 mpg (low) | $1,950 (high) | 278 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 30 mpg | 36 mpg (high) | 33 mpg (high) | $1,900 (low) | 271 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
STRUCTURE · Campaign 15V134000 · Mar 9, 2015
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 31, 2011, to February 9, 2015, and sold or registered in Puerto Rico. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a roof headliner that does not provide the proper occupant protection in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 201, " Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Consequence: If the vehicles are equipped with a headliner that does not meet the impact requirements, there is an increased risk of occupantl injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headliner, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.