2018 Toyota Yaris
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Suspension, Wheels & Tires leads by volume: 3 of 12 complaints (25%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 31 in 2017 to 12 in 2018.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | vs. 2018 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,900–1,950 | 1,800–1,950 | 1,800–1,950 | 1,800–1,950 | 1,800–1,850 | |
| Combined MPG | 32–33 | 32–35 | 32–35 | 32–35 | 34–35 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 30 / 35–36 | 30–32 / 35–40 | 30–32 / 35–40 | 30–32 / 35–40 | 30–32 / 39–40 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 271–278 | 249–278 | 249–278 | 252–278 | 252–264 | |
| Complaints filed | 5 | 31 | 12 | 26 | 9 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 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 2018 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 2018 Toyota Yaris?
Suspension, Wheels & Tires: 3 of 12 NHTSA complaints (25%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Toyota Yaris get?
EPA rates it 32–35 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Toyota Yaris?
EPA estimates $1,800–$1,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| 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 (low) | 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 (low) | 36 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,900 | 271 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars | 30 mpg (low) | 39 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,850 | 264 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars | 32 mpg (high) | 40 mpg (high) | 35 mpg (high) | $1,800 (low) | 249 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 1 | 1 | 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)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · Campaign 19V503000 · Jul 1, 2019
Defect: 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."
Consequence: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.