2016 Toyota Yaris
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2016
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 258 |
| 2008 | 218 |
| 2009 | 92 |
| 2010 | 90 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
2 of 5 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
Was in a car accident in December of 2018 and air bags didn't deploy. Went to the dealership and they said they couldn't help. Entire sensor of the front were torn off and still didn't deploy. My sister was seriously injured.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-19
Also filed under Service brakes and air bags
Service brakes
2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes.
Air bags
2 of 5 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that after becoming dizzy and attempting to pull over at 55 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-10-03
Vehicle speed control
1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Electrical system
1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016-06-03Equipment, tires16V236000 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.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
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2019-06-07Air bags, electrical system19V319000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Yaris vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wire harness assembly in the front doors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Toyota Yaris — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V236000 · Equipment, tires
- Recall 19V319000 · Air bags, electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2016 Toyota Yaris reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Yaris?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Yaris have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.