2016 Toyota Yaris: common problems and reliability
One of the better Yaris years.
10 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 Yaris?The 2016 Toyota Yaris has 10 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and air bags.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Toyota Yaris vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2016 a good year for the Yaris?
Across the 15 Yaris model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2014) to 592 (2007). With 10 complaints, the 2016 Yaris sits below the model's median of 25.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 Yaris
air bags:side/window
Campaign 19V319000Toyota 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.
tires
Campaign 16V236000Southeast 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."
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding reliability, low running costs, and practicality. The Yaris is consistently praised as a "bulletproof," economical, and easy-to-maintain vehicle, particularly in its older iterations (circa 2009-2014).
Owner insights cover all generations of the Yaris. See the full Yaris owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Yaris listings typically run $8,294–$13,195 across 2007 to 2020 model years.
Other Yaris model years
Compare every Yaris year side by side to see how 2016 ranks against the rest.
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