Is the 2010 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 2010 Toyota Yaris?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Toyota Yaris have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

2010 Toyota Yaris

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2010 Toyota Yaris
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:13.993Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 90
Recalls: 9
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Air bags

Complaints per year

2010: 90 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

51% · 46 reports

Most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASHINJURY

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November 10, 2017 - I was t-boned by a motorist (Who ran the light) on the drivers side while attempting a left hand turn thru an intersection.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-26

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that the driver was driving 50 MPH when another vehicle crashed into the driver's vehicle, causing the vehicle to crash into a cement wall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-11

Also filed under Seat belts

Was stopped to make a left turn and hit from the rear.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-09-09

Seats

9% · 8 reports

Visibility/wiper

8% · 7 reports

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

8% · 7 reports

FIREINJURY

Steering

7% · 6 reports

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2010-05-27Equipment10V036000 Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims."

Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010. Owners may contact…

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2010-05-27Equipment10V035000 Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These…

Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety…

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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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2018-01-29Air bags18V025000 On January 9, 2018, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 14,585 model year 2010-2012 Yaris vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware,...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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2018-01-29Air bags18V024000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL,...

Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly.

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2019-11-20Air bags19V741000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F,...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.

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

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Toyota Yaris — pre-purchase inspection

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Air bags: 46 reports on file for this year.
Seats: 8 reports on file for this year.
Visibility/wiper: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 10V036000 · Equipment
Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
Recall 14V169000 · Seats
Recall 14V168000 · Air bags
Recall 15V689000 · Visibility
Recall 16V340000 · Air bags
Recall 18V025000 · Air bags
Recall 18V024000 · Air bags
Recall 19V741000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2010 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 2010 Toyota Yaris?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Toyota Yaris have?: 9 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.