MY AIRBAG LIGHT WILL NOT GO OUT AND WHEN I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM IT SEEMS TO BE COMMON AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY TOYOTA. *TR
2008 Toyota Yaris airbags problems
severe 101 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
101
Recalls
0
Crashes
28
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
2008 TOYOTA YARIS. ATTORNEY WRITES ON BEHALF OF CLIENT REGARDING FAILED AIRBAGS *TGW THE CONSUMER AND HIS WIFE WERE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANOTHER MOTORIST. ALSO, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT AND THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED. *JB UPDATED 03/01/11
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. FORD BEND TOYOTA (20465 SOUTHWEST FWY, RICHMOND, TX) REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO GO TO THE DEALER NEAR THEIR RESIDENCE. THE MANUFAC…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:. 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FA…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TAKATA RECALL, MANUFACTURER STATED THEY HAVE NO REPLACEMENT AVAILABLE AND NO IDEA WHEN ONE MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THE NEAR FUTURE FOR AT LEAST HALF A YEAR. VERY DANGEROUS RISK FOR ME AS I DRIVE A LOT.
TAKATA RECALL...I RECEIVED THIS SAFETY RECALL OVER SIX MONTHS AGO. ONCE AGAIN I AM WAITING TOO LONG FOR A REMEDY TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THIS IS NOT FAIR TO VEHICLE OWNERS. WE CAN'T EVEN FEEL SAFE IN OUR OWN CARS NOWADAYS. NO SOONER THAN ONE RECALL IS COMPLETED, ANOTHER ONE POPS UP. IT'S NOT RIGHT TO ASK US TO SQUEEZE OUR PASSENGERS INTO THE BACK SEAT UNTIL TOYOTA GETS OFF THEIR BEHINDS AND HELP US. …
TAKATA RECALL-I WAS NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL BACK IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR AND STILL NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN TO REPAIR MY AUTO. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CARRY PASSENGERS IN MY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SEVERELY IMPACTING MY USE OF MY VEHICLE.
TAKATA RECALL. MY CAR IS IN THE HIGHEST RISK ZONE (ZONE A). I WAS NOTIFIED BY MAIL ON 6/9/2016 BUT A REMEDY IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE AS OF 12/6/2016.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 Toyota Yaris?
It's a meaningful issue. 101 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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