2018 Toyota Yaris IA Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 32,394miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 35 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl FWD · 32 city / 40 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA. The part named most often is tires, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and air bags (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 32,394 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 34 technical service bulletins for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Tires3 38%
- Other or unknown2 25%
- Air bags1 13%
- Brakes1 13%
- Electrical system1 13%
- Engine1 13%
- Seat belts1 13%
Example complaints
Tires: “This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. I informed the Manufacturer , Yokohama, as soon as the incident occurred and had to be replaced by a tire shop. These tires can explode if they hit anything, on the side, at less than 2mph (two miles per hour).”
NHTSA complaint #11572003, filed 2024-02Other or unknown: “My traction control goes crazy even when the weather is nice. When driving the traction control will start blinking and turn off. My safety restraint system has an error and my seat belt latch is broken. They said they would not fix it because its not an issue. My car makes loud beeps when I start. My keyless entry has malfunctioned since 2 months after I bought it in dec of 2018. They want to charge me to look at it . It says there are no keys in the vehicle when I am driving. My airbags are malfunctioning. It is not registering people sitting in the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11406991, filed 2021-04, 52,000 milesBrakes: “I’m reporting a vehicle safety problem. My 2018 Toyota Yaris IA just had a mileage of 823 miles and was within the warranty time and had a brake system problem caused by the Toyota car quality problem. On August 22 (Sunday), 2021 about 1:00 pm I, with my wife, was going to drive my 2018 Toyota Yaris IA to my daughter’s house to see our five grandchildren as we did since April when we had covid 19 vaccine. When I started the car in my house parking lot, I was surprised to find several indicators of the brake system malfunction were on the car’s computer screen. …”
NHTSA complaint #11448906, filed 2022-01Mileage when problems were reported
75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 26,000 and 38,789 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaris IA · sedan FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 13.0% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2017: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2018 Toyota Yaris IA version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaris iA FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 32 | 40 | 35 | $1,900 |
| Yaris iA FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 30 | 39 | 34 | $1,950 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 34 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10253223Mar 4, 2024Engine cooling. This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the Toyota Complete…
- 10244115Aug 21, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Follow the procedures outlined in this service bulletin…
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023Vehicle speed control, Air bags, Equipment. TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year…
- 10244111Aug 17, 2023Other or unknown. TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair…
- 10238157May 30, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased…
- 10224108Jun 14, 2022Body and structure. TSB: Some 2010 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the…
- 10220183Jun 14, 2022Body and structure. TSB: Some 2010 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the…
- 10214323Mar 17, 2022Brakes, Back-over prevention (rear camera). TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
- 10210373Mar 8, 2022Electrical system. TT: When customers have a concern about a discharged battery, no start, or general battery concern, the DCA-8000 is the only appropriate tool to use for diagnosis
- 10208995Feb 1, 2022Seats. TSB: Some 2010 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the…
Other model years of the Toyota Yaris IA
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8 | 32,394 | 0 | 5 | 35 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 16 | 36,000 | 0 | 5 | 35 | — | Falling |
All Toyota Yaris IA model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.
Has the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA get?
The EPA rates the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA (Yaris iA, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 35 mpg combined, 32 city and 40 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 32,394 miles and the middle half falls between 26,000 and 38,789 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.