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Toyota · Sports Car · 2020–2025

Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

★★★★★
3.7 / 5.0 · Based on 3 engine variants
Most Fun Engine

261–280 PS

1.6L Turbo Benzin

Rally car for the road

Legendary!
Most Reliable Engine

125 PS

1.5L Dynamic Force Benzin

6 weaknesses

Good Choice

Engine Overview

The Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16 is available with one engine variant at 92 hp. 1 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.

1.6L Turbo · Benziner· 261–280 PS Engine Change
2020 2025
Be Careful 8 weaknesses
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2024 2025
Be Careful 8 weaknesses

The Toyota 1.6L Turbo (Benziner, 261–280 PS) comes with 2 different engines: G16E-GTS (2020–2025, Be Careful) und G16E-GTS (2024–2025, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.6L Turbo!

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
●Gearbox: Noises in 6th Gear

Reports of noises when engaging 6th gear are known from the GR Yaris owner community.

Symptoms: Droning or clunking when engaging 6th gear.
from 50,000 km
Ad manual gearbox GR Yaris GXPA16
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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 27 weaknesses have been documented for the Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16 (2020–2025) — 20 engine-related and 7 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Gearbox, Brakes, Suspension, Body. Considered reliable: M15A-FKS (1.5L Dynamic Force).

GR Yaris (G16E-GTS, 2020–2025) — Be Careful: LSPI Piston Damage at Low-RPM Full Throttle, Piston Rings and Connecting Rods Mk1 — Known Issue, Head Gasket Mk1. Power: 261 PS.

GR Yaris (G16E-GTS, 2024–2025) — Be Careful: LSPI Piston Damage at Low-RPM Full Throttle, Piston Rings and Connecting Rods Mk1 — Known Issue, Head Gasket Mk1. Power: 280 PS.

What to watch out for with the Toyota GR Yaris? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16 have? +
The Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16 has 20 known engine weaknesses and 7 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Good choice: M15A-FKS (1.5L Dynamic Force). The most reliable engine is the M15A-FKS (1.5L Dynamic Force) with the lowest risk score. The most fun to drive is the G16E-GTS (1.6L Turbo).
Which Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16 engine is the most reliable? +
The {code} ({displacement}) is the most reliable engine in the Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16. It has the lowest risk score of all available engines and is rated "Good Choice". However, there are 6 known weaknesses to be aware of.
Which Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16 engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16 — rated: "Legendary!". {description} 261 PS three-cylinder turbo, GR-Four AWD, carbon rear window, aluminium bonnet, 1,280 kg — a genuine homologation special. The gr-zoo.com crowd puts it best: on snow and ice, track 50:50 and hold it there easily. A city car that embarrasses sports cars at twice the price. The most exciting Toyota since the MK4 Supra.
Is the Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16 worth buying used? +
The Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16 is a good choice as a used car — 1 of 3 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.
What horsepower variants are available for the Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16? +
The Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16 is available with engine variants from 92 to 280 hp. Petrol: M15A-FKS (1.5L Dynamic Force), M15A-FXE (1.5L Hybrid), G16E-GTS (1.6L Turbo).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee