There are no safety recalls for the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2018 Toyota Yaris IA problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Tires | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
- Tires › Sidewall — 1
- Tires › Bead — 1
- Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 38,789 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2018 Toyota Yaris IA complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Tires · reported Aug 14, 2026
I am reporting a severe vehicle safety violation involving a Westlake tire on a 2018 Toyota Yaris rented through Turo (Claim 1060794). The vehicle host rented out the vehicle with a pre-existing, structurally ruptured tire sidewall bulge on the front passenger wheel. The host took a pre-trip photo documenting the failing tire with a gauge but failed to ground the vehicle, choosing instead to temporarily inflate it with air to mask the low-pressure warning light. The tire structurally failed during operation, forcing a replacement. A formal safety investigation is requested into this safety…
Unknown or Other · reported Nov 27, 2024
Over corrected, hit a tree, flipped car 2x landed upside down white smoke started filling in the car and went completely engulfed in flames within a few minutes.
Tires · reported Feb 14, 2024
This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. I informed the Manufacturer , Yokohama, as soon as the incident occurred and had to be replaced by a tire shop. These tires can explode if they hit anything, on the side, at less than 2mph (two miles per hour).
Electrical System · at 26,000 miles · reported Jun 24, 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Yaris IA. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance and TPMS warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that she depressed the brake pedal however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle stalled and stopped independently. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where unknown repairs where completed.…
Service Brakes · reported Jan 25, 2022
Iâm reporting a vehicle safety problem. My 2018 Toyota Yaris IA just had a mileage of 823 miles and was within the warranty time and had a brake system problem caused by the Toyota car quality problem. On August 22 (Sunday), 2021 about 1:00 pm I, with my wife, was going to drive my 2018 Toyota Yaris IA to my daughterâs house to see our five grandchildren as we did since April when we had covid 19 vaccine. When I started the car in my house parking lot, I was surprised to find several indicators of the brake system malfunction were on the carâs computer screen. Not only did the indicators…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Toyota Yaris IA?
Owners report tires problems most often (4 reports), followed by unknown or other (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 38,789 miles.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.