Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Yaris. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, front seat side air bags and curtain shield air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wire harness assembly in the front doors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K1F/K0F.
Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16A.
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Owner complaints (5)
5 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 40% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 40% |
| Structure | 2 | 40% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 20% |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 20% |
How 2016 compares with other Yaris years
Best and worst Yaris years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 25 | 3 |
| 2012 | 35 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | 15 | 4 |
| 2016 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 | 15 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | 26 | 3 |
| 2020 | 9 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2016 Toyota Yaris 5 hb fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 33 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,050
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 271 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 33 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 36 / 33 | $2,050 | 271 |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 35 / 32 | $2,100 | 278 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2016 Yaris for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2016 Toyota Yaris FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Yaris have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 19V319000 (air bag), 16V236000 (tire). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 Toyota Yaris problems?
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (2), Service brakes (2), Structure (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2016 Toyota Yaris get?
EPA rates the 1.5 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 30 city, 36 highway and 33 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2016 Toyota Yaris get?
NHTSA rated the 2016 Toyota Yaris 5 hb fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (13.6% rollover risk).
How does the 2016 Yaris compare with other years?
Among the 2011–2020 Toyota Yaris model years at least five years old, the 2014 drew the fewest complaints (3) and the 2012 the most (35). The 2016 drew 5. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.