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2016 Toyota Yaris

Based on reports from 8 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
8
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
159
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 8 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

2 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 70K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags2 (25%)
Brakes2 (25%)
Structure:body2 (25%)
Electrical1 (13%)
Speed Control1 (13%)

2016 Toyota Yaris: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Yaris, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 70,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 70K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Yaris, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Yaris, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2016 Toyota Yaris, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Toyota Yaris. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

16V236000Jun 2016

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Southeast 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."

19V319000Jun 2019

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Toyota 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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Toyota Yaris is the 2008 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

2016 Toyota Yaris vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

8

Class avg

92

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 8 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Toyota Yaris: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Toyota Yaris?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Toyota Yaris is related to the airbags, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Toyota Yaris reliable?
The 2016 Toyota Yaris has 8 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Toyota Yaris problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Toyota Yaris has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Yaris problems start?
Based on 6 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 70,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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