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Toyota Yaris Liftback: 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. Shop by model year.

Best years to target

2019 94 · 2017 94 · 2015 84

Every model year, scored

The same scoring for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to judge the year either way.

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 · 0 recalls

201584/100
Buy

15 complaints · 4 recalls

201464/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 0 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 Liftback’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 Liftback head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Toyota Yaris Liftback 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.