2011 Toyota Yaris Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2011 Toyota Yaris, and owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2011 Toyota Yaris
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags)
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, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012…
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.…
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Inflator module (air bags)
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, District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,…
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…
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Inflator module (air bags)
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 IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010…
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…
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Toyota Yaris have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 8 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 63,468 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 12, 2023 · Unknown or other
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 2, 2021 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Toyota Yaris. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 31 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 29 / 34–35 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Toyota Yaris model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Yaris model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Toyota Yaris | 5 | 5 |
| 2007 Toyota Yaris | 10 | 258 |
| 2008 Toyota Yaris | 10 | 218 |
| 2009 Toyota Yaris | 10 | 92 |
| 2010 Toyota Yaris | 9 | 90 |
| 2011 Toyota Yaris | 3 | 25 |
| 2012 Toyota Yaris | 5 | 35 |
| 2013 Toyota Yaris | 1 | 9 |
| 2014 Toyota Yaris | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 Toyota Yaris | 4 | 15 |
| 2016 Toyota Yaris | 2 | 5 |
| 2017 Toyota Yaris | 3 | 15 |
| 2018 Toyota Yaris | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 Toyota Yaris | 3 | 26 |
| 2020 Toyota Yaris | 1 | 10 |
Checking a specific 2011 Toyota Yaris
How do I know if my 2011 Toyota Yaris has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2011 Toyota Yaris; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V340000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Toyota models
- Camry18,189 complaints
- Prius12,516 complaints
- Corolla11,739 complaints
- RAV49,385 complaints
- Sienna8,549 complaints
- Tacoma8,440 complaints
- Tundra6,922 complaints
- Highlander5,745 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.