Toyota Yaris years to avoid
The Toyota Yaris years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2019, 2011, 2006 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2014 is the cleanest year on record.
1,095
Total complaints
23
Recall campaigns
2006–2020
Years covered
8
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Yaris years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaints + open investigation | 331 | |
| 2008 | High complaints + open investigation | 289 | |
| 2009 | High complaints + open investigation | 134 | |
| 2010 | High complaints + open investigation | 123 | |
| 2012 | High complaints + open investigation | 47 | |
| 2019 | High complaints + open investigation | 43 | |
| 2011 | Open safety investigation | 31 | |
| 2006 | Open safety investigation | 9 |
Every Yaris year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2019avoid | 43 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 21 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 22 | 4 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2012avoid | 47 | 5 | |
| 2011avoid | 31 | 3 | |
| 2010avoid | 123 | 9 | |
| 2009avoid | 134 | 10 | |
| 2008avoid | 289 | 10 | |
| 2007avoid | 331 | 10 | |
| 2006avoid | 9 | 5 |
Common questions
What are the worst Toyota Yaris years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Yaris years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2019, 2011, 2006. The cleanest year on record is 2014.
What is the best year for the Toyota Yaris?
By complaint volume, 2014 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Yaris years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Toyota Yaris have?
Across all model years, the Yaris has 23 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,095 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.