Model year
2016 Toyota Yaris
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 5 complaints for the 2016 Toyota Yaris (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (2), SERVICE BRAKES (2), STRUCTURE:BODY (2). NHTSA rated the Liftback 5 HB FWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 32–33 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,050–$2,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 258 complaints
- 2008 218 complaints
- 2009 92 complaints
- 2010 90 complaints
- 2011 25 complaints
- 2012 35 complaints
- 2013 9 complaints
- 2014 3 complaints
- 2015 15 complaints
- 2016 5 complaints
- 2017 15 complaints
- 2018 4 complaints
- 2019 26 complaints
- 2020 10 complaints
Recalls
19V319000 · Apr 23, 2019
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Yaris vehicles. The wire harnesses for the side air bag sensors located within the front doors may crack and corrode, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the front seat…
16V236000 · Apr 22, 2016
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not…
Complaints
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liftback 3 HB FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Liftback 5 HB FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.136 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaris · 1.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 35 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| Yaris · 1.5L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 36 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Toyota Yaris at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.