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2014 Toyota YarisRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints for the 2014 Toyota Yaris. Most complaints involve tires (1) and structure (1). The EPA rates it 32–33 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
32–33mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
4of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
1campaigns
Latest Mar 2015
Owner complaints
3
Top: tires
Fuel cost / yr
$1,900est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Structure

Free remedy

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 31, 2011, to February 9, 2015, and sold or registered in Puerto Rico. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a roof headliner that does not provide the proper occupant protection in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 201, " Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

StructureReported Mar 9, 2015NHTSA 15V134000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

3 complaints filed with NHTSA · Mar 2014 – Aug 2026
  1. Tires1
  2. Structure1
  3. Electrical system1
  4. Vehicle speed control1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Yaris model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
2007296
2008247
2009103
201090
201125
201235
20139
20143
201515
20165
201715
20184
201926
202010
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Tires

1 report
“Tire size: P 175 / 65R 15 84 H I purchased these tires through Walmart in 2022. Now, all 4 of my tires have had multiple cracks in the sidewalls. The front passenger tire was flat when I went to drive, and was replaced with a new tire of the same kind on XXX. I don’t feel safe driving with these tires knowing they can deflate at any given moment. There should be a recall issued by the manufacturer. The mechanics at Walmart Auto said that this is not normal for [XXX] tires, and I’m looking for a way I can be refunded.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 5, 2026TiresODI 11755095

Structure

1 report1 crash
“I RENTED THIS VEHICLE AT A MAJOR AIRPORT 2 DAYS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. IT WAS CLOSE TO 4 PM WHEN I ENTERED THE HOTEL PARKING LOT AT 5 MPH AND SLOWED EVEN MORE WHEN I ENTERED THE PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF MY HOTEL ROOM. I WAS ALMOST PARKED AND HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO MAKE A COMPLETE STOP JUST ABOUT 3 FEET AWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A SOUND IN THE ENGINE LIKE THE TURBINE OF AN AIRPLANE AND THE CAR TOOK OFF FAST SPEED. INSTINCTIVELY I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE EVEN DEEPER BUT THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND: IT WENT OVER THE WALK WAY AND ALTHOUGH I TRIED I COULD NOT CONTROL IT. IT STOPPED WHEN IT REACHED THE WALL OF THE ROOM RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO MINE AND BROKE INTO IT. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED IT OFF. THE ENGINE WAS STILL MAKING THE SAME TURBINE SOUND WHEN I TURNED IT OFF. IT WAS AN APPARENT CASE OF SELF ACCELERATION. EVERYTHING HAPPENED SO SUDDENLY AND SO FAST! THERE WAS A MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING CAUSED BY THIS MALFUNCTION. FORTUNATELY NO BODILY INJURIES RESULTED FROM THIS ACCIDENT. THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS TOTALLY DAMAGED. IT WAS PULLED OUT OF THE ROOM WITH POLICE HELP AND LATER TOWED FROM THAT LOCATION. THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WAS 3:55 PM, THESE FACTS…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 6, 2015StructureCrash reportedODI 10732318

Electrical system

1 report
“I RENTED A 2014 TOYOTA YARIS FROM FOX RENT A CAR AT THE ORLANDO, FL AIRPORT ON 2/26/14. THE CAR HAD SEVEN MILES ON IT. AFTER DRIVING TWO BLOCKS THE CAR JUST STARED TO COAST. I PUMPED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE ENGINE DIDN'T SPEED UP, THE CAR JUST KEPT COASTING. WHEN THE SPEED DROPPED TO APPROX. FIVE MILES AN HOUR THE TRANSMISSION CAUSED THE CAR TO JERK FORWARD AS IF IT WAS ENGAGING AND THE CAR DROVE AS IT SHOULD. AFTER DRIVING ANOTHER TWO OR THREE BLOCKS THE SAME THING HAPPENED. BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY HAZARD OF ENTERING AN INTERSECTION OR ENTERING A FREEWAY WITH NO POWER I CALL FOX RANT A CAR AND TOLD THEM OF THE PROBLEM. A WOMAN IN THE ROADSIDE SERVICE OFFICE TOLD ME THE CAR PROBABLY HAD A TRANSMISSION WHICH COULD BE SHIFTED FROM AUTOMATIC MODE INTO A MANUAL MODE AND I PROBABLY DONE THAT BY MISTAKE. I TOLD HER THIS WAS A BARE-BONES CAR WITH NO OPTIONS AND THE CAR DID NOT HAVE THAT TYPE OF TRANSMISSION. THE NEXT DAY WHEN WE TRIED TO DRIVE IT, IT CONSTANTLY WENT INTO THIS MODE WHERE THE CAR WENT INTO THE COAST MODE AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT REENGAGE UNTIL THE CAR SLOWED DOWN TO ABOUT FIVE MILES AN HOUR. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE TOYOTA…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 19, 2014Electrical system, Vehicle speed controlODI 10573330
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

2 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Compact Cars
Engines
1.5L 4-cyl
Transmissions
Manual 5-spd · Automatic 4-spd
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Yaris
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
303633$1,900271
Yaris
Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
303532$1,950278
  • Yaris
    Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L
    30 city · 36 hwy · $1,900/yr
    33
    mpg comb.
  • Yaris
    Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L
    30 city · 35 hwy · $1,950/yr
    32
    mpg comb.
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
4/ 5
4 of 5
Toyota Yaris Liftback 5 HB FWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
4 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
13.6%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 8139Vehicle 8573
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2014 Yaris questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Yaris have?

1 safety recall as of Nov 10, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2014 Toyota Yaris problems?

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are tires (1), structure (1), electrical system (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2014 Toyota Yaris get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Toyota Yaris at 32–33 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).

How safe is the 2014 Toyota Yaris?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2014 Toyota Yaris 4 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026