Short answer
Among Toyota Yaris model years through 2024, 2013, 2014, 2018 and 2020 have the fewest NHTSA recall campaigns on record (1) and 2007, 2008 and 2009 have the most (10). Recall counts are not a reliability score; they show how often a safety defect had to be corrected.
Quick read
Toyota Yaris: Key Facts
- Model years with data
- 15 (2006–2020)
- Distinct recall campaigns
- 23
- Fewest recalls
- 2013, 2014, 2018 and 2020 (1)
- Most recalls
- 2007, 2008 and 2009 (10)
- Most recalled system
- Air bags (29)
- 5-star overall rating
- 2018, 2019 and 2020
Toyota Yaris Recalls and Ratings by Model Year
| Model year | Recall campaigns | Overall crash rating | Most recalled systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5 stars | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2019 | 3 | 5 stars | Equipment, Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2018 | 1 | 5 stars | Equipment |
| 2017 | 3 | 4–5 stars | Air bags, Equipment, Tires |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 stars | Air bags, Equipment |
| 2015 | 4 | 4 stars | Suspension, Air bags, Structure |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 stars | Structure |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 stars | Structure |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 stars | Air bags, Steering, Structure |
| 2011 | 3 | Not rated | Air bags |
| 2010 | 9 | Not rated | Air bags, Equipment, Seats |
| 2009 | 10 | Not rated | Air bags, Equipment, Seats |
| 2008 | 10 | Not rated | Air bags, Equipment, Visibility |
| 2007 | 10 | Not rated | Air bags, Equipment, Visibility |
| 2006 | 5 | Not rated | Air bags, Seat belts, Seats |
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The scale of the difference
Recall Campaigns by Model Year
Distinct NHTSA recall campaigns per model year. Years after 2024 are recent and still collecting recalls.
- 20201 recall
- 20193 recalls
- 20181 recall
- 20173 recalls
- 20162 recalls
- 20154 recalls
- 20141 recall
- 20131 recall
- 20125 recalls
- 20113 recalls
- 20109 recalls
- 200910 recalls
- 200810 recalls
- 200710 recalls
- 20065 recalls
Toyota Yaris: Analysis
How to read recall counts
A recall campaign is a safety defect that the manufacturer or NHTSA required to be fixed. Counts depend on how long a model year has been on the road, so recent years look better than they will in time; this page therefore ranks only model years through 2024. A high count can also mean a manufacturer reacts quickly to small defects, so it says little about breakdowns or running costs.
What the recalls were about
Across all model years, the systems named most often in Toyota Yaris recalls are air bags (29), equipment (15), visibility (7), seats (5) and structure (4). The number in brackets counts model-year entries, so one campaign that covers several years is counted in each.
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA has an overall star rating for 9 of these 15 model years, and 2018, 2019 and 2020 earned 5 stars. Ratings before 2011 come from an earlier version of the program and are not directly comparable with later years. A range such as 4–5 means versions of the same model year were rated differently.
FAQ: Toyota Yaris Best and Worst Years
What are the best years for the Toyota Yaris?
By NHTSA recall campaigns, 2013, 2014, 2018 and 2020 are the cleanest model years through 2024, with 1 each.
Which Toyota Yaris model years have the most recalls?
2007, 2008 and 2009 have the most, with 10 recall campaigns each.
Does a recall mean the car is unreliable?
No. A recall is a safety correction filed with NHTSA, usually repaired free of charge. It does not measure breakdowns or running costs, so use these counts together with a vehicle history report and an inspection.
Sources & methodology
Recalls and crash ratings come from the NHTSA datasets and APIs, retrieved on 2026-10-03. A record counts for this model when its make matches and its model name starts with the same words as "Yaris", so variants such as body styles are included. Only model years from 2000 are used, and each recall campaign is counted once per model year. The data does not say whether an individual car was repaired, so check a specific car by VIN.
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