TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DI…
2009 toyota Yaris airbags problems
severe 42 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
42
Recalls
0
Crashes
16
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 11 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V168000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE.
THIS RECALL HAS BEEN IN EFFECT FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS WITH NO REMEDY PROVIDED. I ALSO AM CONCERNED ABOUT TAKATA AIRBAGS THAT MAY BE IN MY VEHICLE, BUT I DON'T SEE A RECALL NOTICE (ALTHOUGH I REGULARLY RECEIVE MAIL ABOUT POTENTIAL TAKATA AIRBAG RECALLS). THE POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICANT GREASE. RECALL STATUS RECALL …
Vehicle was rear-ended on November 4, 2022. The driver was wearing a seatbelt but the driver airbag did not deploy after being rear-ended. After the accident, the dashboard airbag indicator warning light turned on. The vehicle did not show any airbag issues or warnings prior to the accident. The emergency parking brake does not properly engage after the accident.
GOING WESTBOUND ON PORT SAINT LUCIE BLVD, FL 34953, A WHITE TRUCK WITH A SIX TO EIGHT FOOT TRAILER MADE A TURN FROM EASTBOUND TO WESTBOUND, CUTTING MY 2009 TOYOTA YARIS OFF, BECAUSE OF THE CLOSE PROXIMITY I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP TRAVELING THE SPEED LIMIT, THEREFORE, HAVING A FRONTAL CRASH WHICH NONE OF MY FOUR AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I WAS TAKING TO THE SAINT LUCIE HOSPITAL TO CHECK FOR INJURIES, WHICH I…
I WAS TRAVELING ON HWY 58 TURNING ONTO HWY99 . CONSTRUCTION HAD IT DOWN TO 1 LANE. WAS GOING APPROX. 35 MPH WHEN MY FRONT DRIVERSIDE TIRE BLEW OUT, SENT CAR IN TO A RIGHT TURNING MOTION IN TO CEMENT DIVIDERS. AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT AIR UP. AIRBAG CAME OUT LIKE TUBE RIGHT INTO MY CHEST. WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL FROM ACCIDENT. WHERE THEY CONCLUDED THAT I HAD 3 BROKEN RIBS.
I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE REMEDY IS AVAILABLE AS DESCRIBED IN THE NHTSA RECALL NO. 16V-340 MAILING THAT WAS RECEIVED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. I LIVE IN ZONE A AND MY VEHICLE IS ALREADY (7) YEARS PLUS YEARS OLD. I HAVE NOT ALLOWED ANYONE TO USE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AS RECOMMENDED WHICH IS VERY INCONVENIENT FOR PEOPLE WITH ARTHRITIS AND BACK ISSUES. HOW LONG W…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A WIRE GUARD. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT KNEE WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
I AM LOCATED IN STRASSEN, LUXEMBOURG (EUROPE) AND TAKE MY CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (TOYOTA, 6 ZAI BOURMICHT, L8070 BERTRANGE) HERE FOR SERVICE. I AM RETURNING TO THE UNITED STATES DECEMBER 2020 AND REQUIRE ALL RECALL ISSUES TO BE ADDRESS PRIOR TO EXIT INSPECTION. UPON REQUEST TO THE LUXEMBOURG TOYOTA TO ADDRESS THE RECALL ISSUE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR, REPRESENTATIVES STATED T…
SO FAR THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAKES A NOISE
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 toyota Yaris?
It's a meaningful issue. 42 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)
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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