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2014 Toyota Yaris problems

The 2014 Toyota Yaris has 1 active recall campaign on file and only 2 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.

The 2014 Toyota Yaris has 2 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

Toyota Yaris owner complaints by model year
Model year	Owner complaints	Recalls
2011 Yaris	25	3
2012 Yaris	35	5
2013 Yaris	9	1
2014 Yaris (this page)	2	1
2015 Yaris	15	4
2016 Yaris	5	2
2017 Yaris	15	3

Reliability score

Not rated

Limited NHTSA data — only 2 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 1 active recall on file.

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Should you avoid this 2014 Yaris?

Not enough data for a verdict

Only 2 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Buyer's checklist

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Generated from this 2014 Yaris's actual NHTSA complaint history — every item points at a documented failure pattern on this exact vehicle, not generic walkaround filler.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2014 Yaris · body 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…

07/06/2015 · at 44,900 mi · NHTSA ODI #10732318.0

2014 Yaris · electrical

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…

03/19/2014 · NHTSA ODI #10573330.0

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 15V134000 March 9, 2015

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

If the vehicles are equipped with a headliner that does not meet the impact requirements, there is an increased risk of occupantl injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headliner, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Common questions

Is the 2014 Toyota Yaris reliable?

Limited NHTSA data. Only 2 owner complaints have been filed for the 2014 Toyota Yaris, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.

Should you avoid the 2014 Toyota Yaris?

Only 2 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2014 Toyota Yaris without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.

What should I check before buying a used 2014 Toyota Yaris?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2014 Toyota Yaris to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.

Is the 2014 Toyota Yaris a good used car to buy?

Hard to say from federal data alone — only 2 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.

What's the most common problem on the 2014 Toyota Yaris?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Toyota Yaris has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 Toyota Yaris?

Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 2 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.

Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Toyota/Yaris. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Toyota. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.