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2018 Toyota Yaris Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

21/100

#12 most-complained of 15 Yaris years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2018 Toyota Yaris has 4 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 21 out of 100 — #12 highest of 15 Yaris model years. The most reported problem area is airbags (2 complaints, 50% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury.

Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
33.5
30 city / 37.5 hwy

Top 2018 Toyota Yaris problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags2 (50%)
  2. Brakes1 (25%)
  3. Electrical System1 (25%)
  4. Engine1 (25%)
  5. Seat Belts1 (25%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers1 (25%)
2018 Toyota Yaris complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2018Nov 2018Mar 2019Apr 2019
7 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2018 to Apr 2019; peak Nov 2018 (2).

2018 Toyota Yaris recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 19V503000Jun 28, 2019Other1,325 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    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."

    Risk: 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.

2018 Toyota Yaris fuel economy and fuel cost

City
30 MPG
Highway
37.5 MPG
Combined
33.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,925
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2018 compared with other Yaris years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2016Good295232.5
2017Good4315333.5
2018No verdict214133.5
2019Caution5026334
2020Best149134.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Toyota Yaris a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 Toyota Yaris ranks #12 of 15 among Yaris model years (Complaint Index 21/100). It has 4 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Yaris?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (2 complaints), brakes (1 complaints), and electrical system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 2,750 miles.
Does the 2018 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Toyota Yaris, most recently reported 2019, covering other.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Toyota Yaris?
EPA rates the 2018 Toyota Yaris at 33.5 MPG combined (30 city / 37.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,925. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.