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ProblemsByVin Index / 2010-TOYOTA-YARIS / COMPLAINTS
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2010 Toyota Yaris owner complaints

90 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 4 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

airbags 8 complaints shown

43 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/30/2016 ODI #10938778.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Toyota yaris. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 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 notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

12/11/2016 ODI #10934559.0

Takata recall we have been waiting over 6 months for a repair on our right side air bag. Because of the danger to a passenger in the right seat we have been unable to use, this vehicle except for driver only use. I feel it is taking way too long for the repair to take place. I don't feel like Toyota or the federal government is doing enough to get this repair completed. I live in a tropical climate and my car is six years old both of these conditions should put me on a priority list. I would like to hear back from you as to what is being done to help me. Thank you for your attention to this matter. *tr

12/06/2016 ODI #10930261.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Toyota yaris. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

11/18/2016 ODI #10927049.0

I have not received a call from Toyota about the takata inflators . I was told not to use de passenger seat. Every time I go for a change oil, I asked them when they're going to replace it, and they just answer that they will send a letter to let me know. It's been a while and have not hear from them. It's scary to drive longer distances knowing that. Thanks for your help on this matter.

10/31/2019 ODI #11277897.0

2010 Toyota yaris. Consumer writes in regard to airbag safety recall. *as the consumer stated the vehicle did not require the airbags to be replace, but constantly received recall notices. *js

10/31/2016 150,000 mi ODI #10920269.0

Takata recall it's been months. What is the delay? Millions are being inconvenienced because someone isn't willing to spend the necessary money to fix this problem. Fines are definitely in order as well as some financial recompense to owners for the delay and inconvenience.

10/21/2016 ODI #10917981.0

Takata recall", Toyota has not yet provided a remedy for this recall. My car is impacted and could be a danger to drive.

10/15/2014 ODI #10644808.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota yaris. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v169000 (seats) and NHTSA campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags). However, the part to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

visibility 4 complaints shown

5 total in this category · severe · avg repair $350 · see visibility cluster analysis →
12/21/2015 ODI #10811481.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota yaris. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v689000 (visibility) 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 contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

12/17/2011 13,000 mi ODI #10440239.0

We were driving on the highway late in the evening when all of a sudden, the drivers side window imploded. The glass literally crumbled into tiny pieces and fell into the car, front left and rear left side. I contacted the dealership service department, and was told that nothing like this has ever happened before, nobody had ever heard of anything like this. My own google research has proven that this has happened to other people, and perhaps the dealership was being less than honest with me. My fear is that there is a defect and that I, or other people driving this car can be seriously injured or worse. *tr

12/13/2010 8,000 mi Fire ODI #10370340.0

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 Toyota yaris. The contact stated that there was burning odor from the heating and air conditioning unit. The contact also felt an intense shock when she opened the door. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where some unknown substance was sprayed into the vent area which made the smell more intense. There were no warning lights. The dealer offered no assistance in remedying the problem. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would have a representative to inspect the vehicle; no one had come to investigate. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000 and the current mileage was 8,300.

12/07/2009 ODI #10294841.0

Drivers side window shattered spontaneously 2010 Toyota yaris. On the highway approximately 45 MPH. *tr

engine 2 complaints shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/21/2015 63,839 mi ODI #10811480.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota yaris. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shook and the front end made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that there was a failure under the front of the vehicle. The diagnostic results were unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 63,839.

10/31/2010 3,567 mi ODI #10363409.0

Decided to look at the 2010 yaris after noticing oil leak in the 2008 yaris. The 2010 had the same leak. Had the 2008 head gasket replaced by the dealer. Haven't had the head gasket of the 2010 replaced yet. Concerned that the head cylinder gaskets are most likely defective. Looked at 7 other yaris, 2008's (5 including mine) and 2010's (4 including mine) that had oil and oil residue in the same spot where the oil leaked from the 2008 yaris sedan. The 2008 faulty head gasket was sent to Toyota corporation to be inspected for any defects. We've asked (emailed) Toyota corporation of japan several times about their findings with the head cylinder gasket removed the 2008 and they have not revealed their findings. *tr

electrical 1 complaint shown

6 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/10/2016 60,000 mi ODI #10934443.0

Mice ate most of my car insulation and wiring resulting in destruction of 2 car computers, two heater fan motors, ABS brake system about $5k damage .. Vehicle is driven daily .. Only this new car with soy based insulation are affected .. Our 2 0kder trucks were not .. I can provide photos if necessary

seatbelts 1 complaint shown

3 total in this category · severe · avg repair $500 · see seatbelts cluster analysis →
12/05/2012 46,000 mi 1 injury ODI #10487426.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota yaris. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH she applied the brakes abruptly to avoid a crash but the seat belt failed to retract causing her face to hit the steering wheel, causing injuries to her lips, teeth, and chin. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to bring the vehicle into a dealer for diagnosis. The failure and current mileage was 46,000. Updated 1/15/13 *cn updated 1/25/2013 *js

other 1 complaint shown

11/29/2024 1 injury ODI #11627951.0

Vehicle was in Park and keys were out and I was on passenger side unloading a shelf and the shelf hit the shifter and the vehicle started rolling backwards and ran over my leg.

lighting 1 complaint shown

11/22/2010 8,000 mi ODI #10367194.0

All exterior and interior lights turn off on their own. They have done this twice. This is a brand new car that my 18 year old son bought. He drives to college and work and cannot be driving a vehicle that has lights that do not work in the dark. The dealership has looked at the car but cannot find the problem so they are asking us to come back and pick it up. I refuse to let anyone drive this vehicle until it is safe to drive. My son pulled over in each instance and turned the car off and back on and played with the light switch off and on and the lights did come back on. I seems to happen sporadically. *tr

brakes 1 complaint shown

11/02/2015 ODI #10787783.0

My 2010 yaris at time in the winter the brakes will not stop with the pedal to the floor and the car will not stop.. Colonial Toyota and my mechanic inspected the brakes and cannot find anything wrong with them. I notice the NHTSA campaign id number 09v338000 for the corolla has the same complaint with a recall on hydraulic power assist vacuum for brake system. The description of the problem is similar to mine.

cruise control 1 complaint shown

5 total in this category · severe · avg repair $600 · see cruise control cluster analysis →
10/17/2011 2,200 mi Crash ODI #10430928.0

2010 Toyota yaris. Consumer states vehicle became dysfunctional while driving *tgw consumer sent additional correspondence *tgw the consumer stated she pulled into a parking space, put the vehicle in park, and when she went to remove the keys, the vehicle would not shut off, the motor continued to race, as the accelerator pedal was stuck. The vehicle knocked over some bushes and signs and there was damage to the vehicle. *jb updated 10/18/11. *jb

Showing 300 of 90 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Toyota/Yaris#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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