2018 Toyota Yaris Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2018 Toyota Yaris has a complaint index of 21, ranking 12th out of 15 model years, with 4 complaints and 1 recall on record. That puts it well below the higher-complaint 2007-2010 Avoid years for this model.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 21/100
- #12 of 15 Yaris years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 33.5
- 30 city / 37.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2018 Toyota Yaris problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags2 (50%)
- Brakes1 (25%)
- Electrical System1 (25%)
- Engine1 (25%)
- Seat Belts1 (25%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (25%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Anti-lock brakes intermittently failed to engage, causing brakes and steering to lock up during turns at low speed, reported around 19,000 miles.
- Headlights were described as not illuminating far enough to the side during 90-degree turns at night, noticed shortly after purchase.
- The passenger airbag warning indicator illuminated along with the seat belt chime even when no one was seated in the passenger seat, reported around 5,000 miles in cold weather.
2018 Toyota Yaris recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Toyota Yaris reliable based on NHTSA data?
- NHTSA lists only 4 complaints and 1 recall for the 2018 Yaris, giving it a complaint index of 21, which ranks 12th out of 15 model years for this model.
- What problems does the 2018 Toyota Yaris have?
- Owners reported airbag warning lights activating without an occupant present, intermittent anti-lock brake failures, and headlights that didn't illuminate turns well. Airbags accounted for 50% of complaints for this year.
- Does the 2018 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 19V503000) was reported in 2019 covering floor mat load-carrying capacity labels; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2018 Yaris compare to other Yaris years?
- The 2018 model's complaint index of 21 is far lower than the Avoid years 2007-2010, which ranged from 79 to 100, though 2020 scored lowest at 14.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Toyota Yaris?
- The EPA rates the 2018 Yaris at 33.5 mpg combined (30 city/37.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,925.