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Toyota Yaris: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2020 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2019 (94/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2019 94 · 2017 94 · 2015 84

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202064/100
Unproven

9 complaints · 1 recalls

201994/100
Buybest year

26 complaints · 3 recalls

201864/100
Unproven

4 complaints · 1 recalls

201794/100
Buy

15 complaints · 3 recalls

201664/100
Unproven

5 complaints · 2 recalls

201584/100
Buy

15 complaints · 4 recalls

201464/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 1 recalls

201364/100
Unproven

9 complaints · 1 recalls

201264/100
Caution

35 complaints · 5 recalls

201164/100
Caution

25 complaints · 3 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2019?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2019 Toyota Yaris’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2020 Toyota Yaris head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Toyota Yaris as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.