Toyota Yaris recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 23 recalls and 806 owner complaints for the Toyota Yaris (model years 2006–2020). The most reported problem area is air bags (365 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (71 complaints). The 2009 model year has the most recalls (10).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 3 | 26 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 5 | 35 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 25 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 9 | 90 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 10 | 92 | 21 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 10 | 218 | 51 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 10 | 258 | 36 | 6 | |
| 2006 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (258), 2008 (218) and 2009 (92). Among model years at least two years old, the 2014 has the fewest complaints on file (3).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Toyota Yaris model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 365 | 11 of 15 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 71 | 11 of 15 | |
| Electrical system | 70 | 12 of 15 | |
| Service brakes | 62 | 12 of 15 | |
| Structure | 52 | 10 of 15 |
Latest 8 of 23 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V617000 | Sep 27, 2021 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2019–2020 | 31,307 |
| 19V741000 | Oct 17, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2007–2012 | 928,220 |
| 19V503000 | Jun 28, 2019 | Equipment: other, labels | 2017, 2019 | 1,325 |
| 19V319000 | Apr 23, 2019 | Air bags: side/window | 2015–2017 | 43,221 |
| 19V244000 | Mar 27, 2019 | Equipment: other, labels | 2019 | 3,634 |
| 18V025000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010–2012 | 116,126 |
| 18V024000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2010 | 628,018 |
| 17V295000 | May 2, 2017 | Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire | 2017 | 409 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 158 complaints and a fire in 15 complaints; 172 people injured and 8 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.