2011 Toyota Yaris

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2011 Toyota Yaris
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:58.195Z

Only 25 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 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
25

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

2011: 25 complaints

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YearComplaints
20065
2007258
2008218
200992
201090
201125
201235
20139
20143
201515
20165
201715
20184
201926
202010

Known problem areas

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

21 of 25 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

It was new year's eve 12/31/2018 it was raining and I was going home after pick up dinner for my family and I was coming to a stop sign and I pressed on my brakes and it didn't catch on and I let off of it and pressed on it again.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-04

Hi, my name is [xxx] do to a car crashing into my Toyota Yaris my son was driving and some car crash into him. He got hurt airbags did not work at all when the accident was very fatal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-03

Also filed under Wheels and engine

Takata recall

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-09

Suspension

2 of 25 total reports mention: suspension.

Structure

2 of 25 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing trunk lid.

Wheels

1 of 25 total reports mentions: wheels.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Interior lighting

1 of 25 total reports mentions: interior lighting.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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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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    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

2011 Toyota Yaris — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V340000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V025000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V741000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2011 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 2011 Toyota Yaris?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 84% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Toyota Yaris have?
3 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.