2011 Toyota Yaris
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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 258 |
| 2008 | 218 |
| 2009 | 92 |
| 2010 | 90 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 9 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
21 of 25 total reports mention: air bags.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow 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, 20190104
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, 20160803
TAKATA RECALL
NHTSA ODI report, 20171109
2 of 25 total reports mention: suspension.
1 of 25 total reports mentions: wheels.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20160803
1 of 25 total reports mentions: structure.
1 of 25 total reports mentions: structure.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 16V340000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 18V025000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 19V741000 — check if this car was fixed
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2011 Toyota Yaris — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (21 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 16V340000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V025000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V741000 (air bags) has been completed.
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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.