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2016 Toyota Yaris 5-Door LE 4-Speed Automatic

The 2016 Toyota Yaris 5-Door LE 4-Speed Automatic is a 106-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,930 MSRP and is rated at 32 mpg combined.

It makes 106 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 103 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 30 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (32 mpg combined).

The Yaris measures 155.5 inches long on a 98.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,335 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$16,930 ($22,926 *)
MSRP with Destination$17,815 ($24,124 *)
Destination Charge$885
Engine
Engine Type1.5L DOHC 16-valve VVT-i Inline-4 (Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI))
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower106 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque103 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Transmission
Transmission4-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
Fuel Economy
City30 MPG
Highway36 MPG
Combined32 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded (87 octane)
Tank Capacity11.1 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionTorsion beam
Front Stabilizer BarStandard
Brakes
Front Brake DiscPower-assisted ventilated disc
Rear Brake DiscDrum (not disc)
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15-in.
Wheels Rear15-in.
Tires FrontP175/65R15
Tires RearP175/65R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length155.5 in
Width66.7 in
Height59.4 in
Wheelbase98.8 in
Front Track58.5 in
Rear Track57.9 in
Ground Clearance5.5 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft³
Curb Weight2,335 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.3 in
Headroom Rear37.6 in
Legroom Front40.6 in
Legroom Rear33.3 in
Shoulder Room Front52.5 in
Shoulder Room Rear51.8 in
Hip Room Front50 in
Hip Room Rear50.1 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (13.6 % risk)
Tested variant: 2016 Toyota Yaris Liftback 5 HB FWD

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota YARIS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 23, 2019 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

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.

NHTSA campaign 19V319000

Apr 22, 2016 · TIRES

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.

NHTSA campaign 16V236000

5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota YARIS

Owner Complaints

5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota YARIS (2 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags2
Service Brakes2
Structure2
Electrical System1
Vehicle Speed Control1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 8, 2021 · Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes
“MY ACELERATOR PEDAL IS SO SMALL AND I HAD ALMOST AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE DURING A TRIP MY FOOT GOT STUCK UNDERNEAT THE PEDAL, I WAS ABLE TO REMOVE AT TIME BUT IT WAS HARD TO CHANGE TO THE BRAKES CAUSE IT…”
Jun 19, 2019 · Air Bags, Structure, Service Brakes Crash 2 injuries
“WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT IN DECEMBER OF 2018 AND AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T HELP. ENTIRE SENSOR OF THE FRONT WERE TORN OFF AND STILL DIDN'T DEPLOY. MY…”
Sep 9, 2018 · Structure
“I DROVE FROM RICHMOND CA TO LOS ANGELES ROUND TRIP. ON MY RETURN TRIP, I HEARD A LOUD SOUND AND WHEN I SAW MY PASSENGER'S SIDE MIRROR, IT LOOKED LIKE MY REAR BUMPER WAS GOING TO FALL. THE BUMPER WAS…”
Sep 3, 2018 · Electrical System
“THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR HAS GONE OUT AND MY YARIS HAS LESS THAN 37,000 MILES.”
Oct 3, 2016 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER BECOMING DIZZY AND ATTEMPTING TO PULL OVER AT 55 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 TOYOTA YARIS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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