Toyota Yaris
14 model years from 2007 to 2020, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2007–2020
- Class
- Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 1.5L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 31–35 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 21 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2008 (118)
- Fewest problems
- 2020
- Interest
- 24,905 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2020 Yaris in brief
The 2020 Toyota Yaris is a compact car offered with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 162 inches long and 67 inches wide on a 101-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,359 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 35 MPG combined (32 city / 40 highway), 28% better than the 2020 compact car average of 27.3 MPG, for an estimated $1,900 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
The Toyota Yaris has 14 model years in our data, from 2007 to 2020, classed as Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars.
Its most efficient year was 2020 at 35 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 31 to 35 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (287), electrical system (40), service brakes (31).
Buying used? 2020 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2010 has the most recalls (9); all years together count 21 campaigns and 504 owner complaints.
How the 2007 Yaris compares
The 2007 Toyota Yaris is a subcompact car offered with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 151 inches long and 67 inches wide on a 97-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,315 lb (2dr Hatch FWD Ce/RS).
About the Toyota Yaris
The Toyota Yaris is a supermini/subcompact car sold by Toyota since 1999, replacing the Starlet and Tercel.
From the Wikipedia article "Toyota Yaris", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2020 Yaris pros & cons
Full 2020 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 35 MPG combined — 28% better than the average 2020 compact car (27.3 MPG).
Watch out for
- Modest powerUp to 106 hp, versus about 228 hp for similar 2020 models.
Best and worst years to buy used
2020 Yaris
10 owner complaints · 1 recall · 1 crash report
Year to avoid2015 Yaris
15 owner complaints · 4 recalls · 9 crash reports
Most reported: Air Bags
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Yaris changes by model year
- 2020
- New body dimensions: 6.3 in longer, wheelbase +2.4 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2017
- Best combined MPG up from 33 to 35
- 2015
- New body dimensions: 2.0 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2012
- New body dimensions: 2.7 in longer, wheelbase +1.9 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Best combined MPG up from 31 to 33
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 14 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 35 MPG | 161.8 in | 2,359 lb | Not rated | 1 | 10 |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 35 MPG | 155.5 in | 2,271 lb | Not rated | 3 | 26 |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 35 MPG | 155.5 in | 2,271 lb | Not rated | 1 | 12 |
| 2017 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 35 MPG | 155.5 in | 2,271 lb | Not rated | 3 | 31 |
| 2016 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 33 MPG | 155.5 in | 2,271 lb | Not rated | 2 | 5 |
| 2015 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 33 MPG | 155.5 in | 2,271 lb | Not rated | 4 | 15 |
| 2014 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 33 MPG | 153.5 in | 2,249 lb | Not rated | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 33 MPG | 153.5 in | 2,249 lb | Not rated | 1 | 7 |
| 2012 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 33 MPG | 153.5 in | 2,249 lb | Not rated | 5 | 31 |
| 2011 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 31 MPG | 150.8 in | 2,299 lb | Not rated | 3 | 22 |
| 2010 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 32 MPG | 150.8 in | 2,299 lb | Not rated | 9 | 54 |
| 2009 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 32 MPG | 150.8 in | 2,315 lb | Not rated | 9 | 54 |
| 2008 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 32 MPG | 150.8 in | 2,315 lb | Not rated | 9 | 118 |
| 2007 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 32 MPG | 150.8 in | 2,315 lb | Not rated | 8 | 117 |
Alternatives to the 2020 Yaris
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 32 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2020 Mazda 2 | 35 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Nissan Kicks | 33 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Hyundai Venue | 32 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2020 MINI Countryman | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2020 MINI Clubman | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Toyota. How we calculate this →