2013 Toyota Yaris

Car · 2010–2020 · Yaris, Yaris Hatchback, Yaris iA

Which year to buy

Best bet2018Fewest serious problems: 0.4× usual Newest we'd buy2020The latest year rated a good buy AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad Be careful2019More problems; check the recalls were done

usual

’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.

2013GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.4× usual

8 serious complaints of 9, the most about air bags (3) and structure (2); per car on the road, 0.4× this model's usual year. 1 recall.

Fixes and extended coverage

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.

9 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 32–33 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features

Every Yaris year's verdict →

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

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

What changed for 2013

Trim dropped: Sedan
Speakers: 4 → 6 (L)

2013 Yaris trims

	L	LE	SE
Powertrain
Horsepower	106 hp	106 hp	106 hp
Torque	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
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
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
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	6	6	6
Exterior
Wheels	15 in	15 in	16 in
Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen

Packages and options (26)

	L	LE	SE
4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)	Optional	—	Optional
Body Side Moldings	—	—	—
Doorsill enhancement	—	—	—
Mudguards $130	—	—	—
Paint Protection Film $395	—	—	—
Rear Bumper Protector	—	—	—
Rear Spoiler $329	—	—	—
Wheel Locks	—	—	—
All-Weather Floor Mats	—	—	—
Ashtray Cup	—	—	—
Cargo-Net Envelope	—	—	—
Cargo Tote	—	—	—
Carpet Floor Mats $299	—	—	—
Emergency Assistance Kit	—	—	—
First Aid Kit $29	—	—	—
SiriusXM subscription	Optional	Optional	Optional
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	—	—	Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, 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 CarPlay (wired or wireless)

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.

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