2018 Toyota Yaris Problems, Recalls & Reliability

7 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2018 Toyota Yaris, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 3/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

7Complaints
3/100Trouble index
1Recalls

Few reports

Where 2018 sits among all Yaris years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Airbags 2 complaints (29%)
Visibility & wipers 1 complaints (14%)
Electrical 1 complaints (14%)
Brakes & stability 1 complaints (14%)
Speed control 1 complaints (14%)
Seat belts 1 complaints (14%)

Recalls (1)

EQUIPMENT 19V503000 2019

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…

Fix: 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…

Technical service bulletins

147 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on body & structure and electrical — are on file for the 2018 Toyota Yaris. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2018 Yaris TSB list →

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2018 Toyota Yaris reliable?

The 2018 Toyota Yaris drew 7 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 3/100, scored against the model's worst year (2008).

What are the most common 2018 Toyota Yaris problems?

The top reported problems for the 2018 Toyota Yaris are airbags (2 complaints), visibility & wipers (1), and electrical (1).

Does the 2018 Toyota Yaris have recalls?

1 recall campaign applies to the 2018 Toyota Yaris. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.