Is the 2006 Toyota Yaris reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Toyota Yaris?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Toyota Yaris have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

2006 Toyota Yaris

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2006 Toyota Yaris
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:58:32.543Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 5
Recalls: 5
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2006: 5 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2006	5
2007	258
2008	218
2009	92
2010	90
2011	25
2012	35
2013	9
2014	3
2015	15
2016	5
2017	15
2018	4
2019	26
2020	10

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

4 of 5 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

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Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Yaris. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (Air bags). The part to do the repair was not available.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-10

I purchased this car in December 2006 in Puerto Rico. I needed a car to visit my father who currently lives there. During 2007 through 2012, I visited him approximately five times and drove the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-24

Also filed under Service brakes

Service brakes

3 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Wheels

1 of 5 total reports mentions: wheels.

CRASH

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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Yaris. While driving approximately 70 MPH on normal road conditions, the brakes failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-02-24

Also filed under Steering and service brakes, hydraulic

Steering

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

CRASH

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2009-01-28Seat belts09V031000 Toyota is recalling 134,895 my 2006-2007 Yaris vehicles equipped with driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners, which are designed to be activated in response to a severe frontal impact.…

Remedy: Dealers will modify the vehicle free of charge. The modification will entail removal of the small urethane center pillar sound insulators (Sponge) underneath the driver and front passenger seat…

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2014-07-03Seats14V169000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 22, 2005, through May 12, 2010, and 2008-2010 Scion xD vehicles manufactured April 4, 2007, through May 12, 2010.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat rail, and replace it with a new one, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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2014-10-27Air bags14V168000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles.

Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall.

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2015-11-25Visibility15V689000 Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4,...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015.

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2016-11-18Air bags16V340000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus...

Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge.

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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Toyota Yaris — pre-purchase inspection

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Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 09V031000 · Seat belts
Recall 14V169000 · Seats
Recall 14V168000 · Air bags
Recall 15V689000 · Visibility
Recall 16V340000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2006 Toyota Yaris reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Toyota Yaris?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Toyota Yaris have?: 5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.