The 2016 Toyota Yaris's low safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 5 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

16V2360002016-22-04

TIRES

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. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

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19V3190002019-23-04

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Yaris vehicles. The wire harnesses for the side air bag sensors located within the front doors may crack and corrode, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the front seat side air bags and the curtain shield air bags.

In the event of a crash, front seat side air bags and curtain shield air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Toyota Yaris has accumulated 5 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with vehicle speed control,service brakes leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes1

02Air Bags,structure,service Brakes1

03Structure1

04Electrical System1

05Air Bags1

5 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Yaris Fuel Economy

32–33mpg combined

30city

35-36hwy

$1,350/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 2016 Toyota Yaris ranges from 32 to 33 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Yaris - Manual 5-spd

33mpg

1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

30 city36 hwy~$1,350/yr8/10 Clean

Yaris - Automatic 4-spd

32mpg

1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

30 city35 hwy~$1,350/yr8/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Toyota Yaris

32States

35%in top 3

If you're near Georgia, you're in luck: 12% of listings are there. But with 32 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

GAGeorgia

3412%

CACalifornia

3412%

FLFlorida

2710%

TXTexas

218%

AZArizona

124%

WAWashington

124%

DCWashington DC

114%

PAPennsylvania

93%

MDMaryland

73%

ILIllinois

73%

COColorado

73%

OROregon

62%

NCNorth Carolina

62%

MIMichigan

62%

OKOklahoma

62%

DE5

IN5

OHOhio

52%

HI4

ID4

NH4

NV4

MO4

TN4

MA3

UT3

VT3

ME2

MN2

NJ2

NY2

WI2

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

2016 Toyota Yaris Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2016 Toyota Yaris a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2016 Toyota Yaris. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Toyota Yaris?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Yaris. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Toyota Yaris?

You'll get between 32 and 33 MPG combined from the 2016 Toyota Yaris, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2016 Toyota Yaris?

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES problems top the list with 5 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.