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ProblemsByVin Index / 2011-TOYOTA-YARIS / COMPLAINTS
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2011 Toyota Yaris owner complaints

25 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 2 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

airbags 14 complaints shown

20 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/14/2016 ODI #10935293.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota yaris. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags) and stated that 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. Part distribution disconnect.

12/05/2016 ODI #10929972.0

Takata recall I wish to complain about takata and Toyota about their mutual handling of the recall. This summer I received a notice from Toyota recommending keeping the front passenger seat unoccupied due to the front passenger airbag while they seek a "remedy". From what reading I have done, the remedy consists of replacing the defective technology from takata with a newer version of the same defective technology, thus prolonging the danger. This is just a ploy to buy time and it is criminal. As the airbag recall expands to other makes and models, will other airbags in my vehicle be affected as well? So now I and many thousands/ millions of other drivers must drive vehicles that could explode on us at any given time and that will be difficult, if not impossible, to sell. We should be

11/28/2016 ODI #10928356.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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 notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 03/01/17*lj updated 03/13/17.*jb

11/10/2019 ODI #11279271.0

I call to Toyota, and I wait for apoimentnt

11/03/2016 ODI #10924054.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were 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 notified. Parts distribution disconnect.

10/27/2016 ODI #10919371.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota yaris. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 12/21/16*lj updated 11/22/16.*jb

10/20/2016 ODI #10917652.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

09/06/2016 ODI #10903845.0

Toyota recall: notice states: "do not operate the vehicle with and occupant in front passenger seat." limits usefulness of vehicle. As the three point seat harness is the primary passenger restraint and the airbag is secondary, I would like to disable the front passenger airbag. Please advise.

08/24/2016 ODI #10898345.0

Takata recall I received a letter stating my airbags were recalled but the claim is incomplete and I am not able to get my vehicle repaired.

08/03/2016 98,000 mi Crash ODI #10892995.0

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. Engine was on fire department had to take him out of the car unconscious and the wheels where twists. Car was destroyed was unbelievable how the car was left. Car should be returned or taken of market. Its not safe car. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

07/11/2016 ODI #10884086.0

Toyota has initiated safety recall without offering any repair option. Toyota states: "do not operate the vehicle with an occupant in the front passenger seat."

07/06/2017 47,742 mi ODI #11003501.0

The passenger side airbag off light with not shut off as well as the SRS light. Both passenger and driver were in seat.

04/05/2018 ODI #11083416.0

Takata recall: upon receiving the recall letter from Toyota approximately 6 weeks ago I immediately contacted one of the 2 local dealers (precision Toyota) and arranged to have the parts ordered. After approximately 7 to 10 days I was notified that the parts had arrived and I attempted to schedule an appointment for repair but the dealer is unwilling to give me a ride home so I can use a borrowed vehicle to go to work. Yesterday I was advised by a rep from precision Toyota that they again would not be able to give me a ride home on their shuttle but would arrange for an uber to return me home. Upon arrival this morning at precision Toyota I was advised that they in fact would not arrange for a ride to my home because of where I live (approximately 19 miles from the dealer). I work and

03/02/2021 59,000 mi ODI #11398800.0

I filed a claim for the auto airbag settlement in 2017. I never received any response and when I contacted Toyota they stated bob baker does not exist anymore. No one has an answer. Thank you, amparo perez-flynn

suspension 2 complaints shown

10/27/2014 77,000 mi ODI #10650351.0

I have Toyota yaris sedan 2011. I buy this car in the dealer Toyota bayamon pr I feel the car very slippery and uncomfortable. When the mechanic check he tell me this car do not have ABS ESC ect. Just have 2 air bags in front. When we check the VIN said this car supposed have ABS and all safety system but when we check no have nothing. Just 2 air bags. *tr

04/10/2014 41,000 mi ODI #10578823.0

The front end shakes at a low speed took it to a mechanic he can't figure it out. *tr

body 1 complaint shown

09/23/2013 ODI #10544748.0

2011 Toyota yaris. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle trunk lid problems. *smd the consumer stated the trunk lid would come down on his head, when there was a slight breeze or when parked facing up a steep hill. The dealer informed the consumer, replacing the existing trunk springs would not remedy the problem. The dome light did not have a mode to turn on, when the door was open and turn off when the door was closed. Also, the plastic molding on the driver's side bottom door came off and the rubber trunk seal came loose in several places. Updated 10/21/13

other 1 complaint shown

03/12/2023 Crash ODI #11511383.0

The car malfunction issue that is being reported is for the 2011 Toyota Yaris Gearshift and yes it is available upon request. The safety of small children were at risk when the vehicle was turned off no key in the ignition and no pressure on the break but the gear was pulled it shifted into neutral and completed an accelerated roll away with a small child inside. Not as of yet, has this vehicle been inspected by an independent service center. Vehicle has been inspected by other individuals and insurance reps. NO WARNING LIGHTS VISIBLE because keys were never in vehicle or in vehicle ignition.

Showing 300 of 25 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/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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