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2012 Toyota Yaris
Car · 2010–2020 · Yaris, Yaris Hatchback, Yaris iA
Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2012GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.5× usual Extended coverage
29 serious complaints of 35, the most about air bags (18) and structure (5); per car on the road, 0.5× this model's usual year. 5 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture.
What owners report
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 toyota yaris. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Apr 2017
“On my way home, a 70's truck hit my left side, the airbag came out blind me and made lost control of the vehicule. Is a miracle that im alive. Happened at pr132 km0.4 guayanilla pr 00656.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the structure, Jul 2020
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Toyota's agreement to provide a Customer Support Program (?CSP?) for 2002-2019 model year (MY) vehicles originally equipped with certain… (22TE04, Jul 2022)
- Repair program Technical instructions: lsc expired on december 31, 2017. (F0B, Jan 2018)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
35 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 31–33 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2012 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2012
- New trim: L
- New trim: LE
- New trim: SE
- New trim: Sedan
- Trim dropped: Base
2012 Yaris trims
| L | LE | SE | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||
| Starting MSRP | — | — | — | $14,987 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Engine | 1.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with VVT-i | 1.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with VVT-i | 1.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with VVT-i | 1.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with VVT-i |
| Horsepower | 106 hp | 106 hp | 106 hp | 106 hp |
| Torque | 103 lb-ft | 103 lb-ft | 103 lb-ft | 103 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 3-Door 4-Speed Automatic: ECT-i 3-Door 5-Speed Manual: — | ECT-i | 4-Speed Automatic: ECT-i 5-Speed Manual: — | — |
| Gears | 3-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 4 3-Door 5-Speed Manual: 5 | 4 | 4-Speed Automatic: 4 5-Speed Manual: 5 | — |
| Drivetrain | 3-Door 4-Speed Automatic / 5-Door 4-Speed Automatic / 3-Door 5-Speed Manual | 3-Door / 5-Door | 4-Speed Automatic / 5-Speed Manual | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 3-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 32 mpg 3-Door 5-Speed Manual: 33 mpg | 32 mpg | 4-Speed Automatic: 32 mpg 5-Speed Manual: 33 mpg | — |
| Size and capability | ||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo behind last row | 3-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 15.3 cu ft 5-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 15.6 cu ft | 3-Door: 15.3 cu ft 5-Door: 15.6 cu ft | 15.6 cu ft | — |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Length | 153.5 in | 153.5 in | 154.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3-Door 4-Speed Automatic: 2,315 lb 3-Door 5-Speed Manual: 2,295 lb | 2,315 lb | 4-Speed Automatic: 2,315 lb 5-Speed Manual: 2,295 lb | — |
| Tech | ||||
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | 6 | — |
| Comfort | ||||
| Seats | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Exterior | ||||
| Wheels | 15 in | 15 in | 16 in | — |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
Packages and options (32)
| L | LE | SE | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-speed automatic | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Body Side Moldings | — | — | — | — |
| Paint Protection Film $395 | — | — | — | — |
| Rear Bumper Protector | — | — | — | — |
| Rear spoiler kit | — | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Intrusion Protection (VIP) | — | — | — | — |
| Wheel Locks | — | — | — | — |
| Ashtray Kit | — | — | — | — |
| Auto-Dimming Mirror | — | — | — | — |
| BLU Logic Hands-Free System | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo Net $49 | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo Tote | — | — | — | — |
| Carpet Cargo Mat | — | — | — | — |
| Carpet Floor Mats | — | — | — | — |
| Center Armrest | — | — | — | — |
| Doorsill enhancement | — | — | — | — |
| Emergency Assistance Kit | — | — | — | — |
| First Aid Kit $29 | — | — | — | — |
| Interface Kit for iPod | — | — | — | — |
| Sport Pedals | — | — | — | — |
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio | — | — | — | — |
| RS3200 Plus Security System | — | — | — | — |
| Absolutely Red | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Black Sand Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Blazing Blue Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Classic Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Lagoon Blue Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Magnetic Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Super White | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Wave Line Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Ash | — | — | — | — |
| Dark Gray sport fabric | — | — | Optional | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl, 106 hp manual available | FWD | 34–35 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 9 | Unknown or other (3) | Yes |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl, 106 hp manual available | FWD | 32–35 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 26 | Engine (8) | No |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl, 106 hp manual available | FWD | 32–35 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 12 | Air bags (3) | No |
| 2017 | 1.5L 4-cyl, 106 hp manual available | FWD | 32–35 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 3 | 31 | Air bags (8) | No |
| 2016 | 1.5L 4-cyl, 106 hp manual available | FWD | 32–33 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 5 | Service brakes (2) | No |
| 2015 | 1.5L 4-cyl, 106 hp manual available | FWD | 32–33 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 15 | Air bags (5) | No |
| 2014 | 1.5L 4-cyl, 106 hp manual available | FWD | 32–33 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 3 | Tires (1) | No |
| 2013 | 1.5L 4-cyl, 106 hp manual available | FWD | 32–33 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 9 | Air bags (3) | No |
| 2012 | 1.5L 4-cyl, 106 hp manual available | FWD | 31–33 mpg | 4 of 5 | 5 | 35 | Air bags (18) | No |
| 2011 | 1.5L 4-cyl, 106 hp manual available | FWD | 31 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 25 | Air bags (21) | No |
| 2010 | 1.5L 4-cyl, 106 hp manual available | FWD | 31–32 mpg | Not rated | 9 | 90 | Air bags (45) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Yaris 2020–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Toyota YARIS 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 9 |
| 2020 | Toyota YARIS HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 9 |
| 2019 | Toyota Yaris 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 26 |
| 2019 | Toyota Yaris 3 HB FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 26 |
| 2019 | Toyota Yaris iA 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 26 |
| 2018 | Toyota Yaris 3 HB FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 | Toyota Yaris 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 | Toyota Yaris iA 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 8 |
| 2017 | Toyota Yaris 5 HB FWD | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 15 |
| 2017 | Toyota Yaris 3 HB FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 15 |
| 2017 | Toyota Yaris iA 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 31 |
| 2016 | Toyota Yaris Liftback 5 HB FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 5 |
| 2016 | Toyota Yaris Liftback 3 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 5 |
| 2015 | Toyota Yaris 3 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 15 |
| 2015 | Toyota Yaris Liftback 5 HB FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 15 |
| 2014 | Toyota Yaris Liftback 5 HB FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 | Toyota Yaris Liftback 3 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | Toyota Yaris Liftback 3 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 9 |
| 2013 | Toyota Yaris Liftback 5 HB FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 9 |
| 2012 | Toyota Yaris Liftback 5 HB FWD | 4 | No | No | 5 | 35 |
| 2012 | Toyota Yaris Liftback 3 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 35 |
| 2012 | Toyota Yaris 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 35 |
| 2011 | Toyota Yaris 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 25 |
| 2011 | Toyota Yaris Liftback 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 25 |
| 2011 | Toyota Yaris Liftback 3 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 25 |
| 2010 | Toyota Yaris 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 90 |
| 2010 | Toyota Yaris Liftback 5-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 90 |
| 2010 | Toyota Yaris Liftback 2-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 9 | 90 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Yaris | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
34–35 |
| 2019 | Yaris | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
32–35 |
| 2018 | Yaris | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
32–33 |
| 2018 | Yaris iA | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
34–35 |
| 2017 | Yaris | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
32–33 |
| 2017 | Yaris iA | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
34–35 |
| 2016 | Yaris | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
32–33 |
| 2015 | Yaris | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
32–33 |
| 2014 | Yaris | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
32–33 |
| 2013 | Yaris | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
32–33 |
| 2012 | Yaris | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
31–33 |
| 2011 | Yaris | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
31 |
| 2010 | Yaris | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
31–32 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.