2010 TOYOTA YARIS Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Toyota Yaris. This model year has 90 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Worst 2010 Toyota Yaris Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Seat-Related Issues
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Toyota Yaris. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 45 | 8 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2010 Toyota Yaris. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 90 most recent complaints
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.
I would like to point out that both Driver and Police Officer safety may be improved if all vehicle designers and manufacturers were to disrupt the convention of locating caches for the drivers vehicle registration information at or below driver shoulder height. It may be a fair…
Malfunctioning components 1. Door locks do not lock all the time when the lock button is pressed. 2. Randomly I will find my doors unlocked, when I closed them when I got out. 3. Doors unlock by themselves and that poses a problem for me and my family. To be able to figure ou…
2010 YARIS, BROKEN FRAME AFTER HITTING POTHOLE, FRAME AND SUSPENSION ALL ROTTED OUT. EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO OUTSIDE VISIBLE RUST ON ANY EXTERIOR PANELS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO ILLUSTRATE THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE STALL DUE TO A LACK OF FUEL. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED OR INFORMED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL WAS LOW. THE VEHIC…
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
BOTH OF THE REAR SEATBELTS ON MY 2010 TOYOTA YARUS WON'T RETRACT. INITIALLY, THE REAR LEFT SEAT BELT STOPPED RETRACTING AND THEN SEVERAL MONTHS LATER THE REAR RIGHT SIDE SEAT BELT STOPPED RETRACTING.
FOR THE SECOND TIMES IN 18 MONTH MY RIGHT SIDE MIRROR EXPLODED THE BACK PART FLEW TO SOMEBODY YARD THERE WERE NO ONE ON THE BUT ME NO TRUCK NO KID TROWING ROCK I HEAD A BIG EXPLOSION THEN THE MIRROR SLAMMED ON THE SIDE WINDOW SO HARD THAT THE WINDOW HAS SOME SCRATCHES . THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA YARIS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANU…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V025000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. W…
NOVEMBER 10, 2017 - I WAS T-BONED BY A MOTORIST (WHO RAN THE LIGHT) ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHILE ATTEMPTING A LEFT HAND TURN THRU AN INTERSECTION. THE 2010 TOYOTA YARIS I WAS DRIVING WAS TOTALED BY THE COLLISION ($8,266.72 OF DAMAGE TO THE DRIVERS SIDE). THE YARIS SIDE AIRBAGS DID…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION TOYOTA BUENA PARK (6400 BEACH BLVD, BUENA PARK, CA 90621, (714) 627-5562) FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V340000 AND 14V168000 (AIR BAGS). THIRTY MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REP…
TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED SEVERAL NOTICES TO HAVE MY AIR BAG REPLACED. I CONNECTED WITH TOYOTA AND MY DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE AIR BAGS ARE ON ORDER AND I WILL BE CONTACTED WHEN IT COMES IN. IT HAS NOW BEEN OVER 2 MONTHS! THIS IS DANGEROUS AND UNACCEPTABLE! I WANT THE STUPID…
HI , MY CARS STEERING WHEEL HORN IS NOT WORKING.
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MY SON WAS ON HIS WAY TO WORK AND CAR FLIPPED 4 TIMES AIR BAGS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING HIM A BRAIN INJURY AND NOW LIVES WITH SEIZURES HE IS ONLY 23 YES OLD AND IS TAKING 6000 MG'S OF KEPRA A DAY FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE
TAKATA RECALL NOTHING IS BEING DONE AND WE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF OUR CAR'S PROBLEM BACK IN MAY OF 2016. WE ARE DRIVING THIS CAR WITH A DANGEROUS PART IN IT AND TOYOTA HAS NOT CONTACTED US ABOUT THE PROBLEM SINCE LAST YEAR WHEN THEY SAID THEY WOULD CONTACT US SOON WITH A TIME …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA YARIS. 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 REP…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR SWITCHES FAILED TO OPERATE THE DOOR WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V689000 (VISIBILITY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2010 Toyota Yaris.
Recalls for 2010 Toyota Yaris
9 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2010 Toyota Yaris. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2010 Toyota Yaris — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2010 Toyota Yaris reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2010 Toyota Yaris has 90 NHTSA owner complaints, 12 crash-related, and 9 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (45 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Toyota Yaris?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (45 complaints). #2: Seat-Related Issues (8 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (7 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Toyota Yaris?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2010 Toyota Yaris?▾
The 2010 Toyota Yaris has 12 crash-related complaints and 2 fire reports out of 90 total NHTSA complaints. 13 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2010 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?▾
Yes — 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2010 Toyota Yaris. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2010 Toyota Yaris?▾
The 2010 Toyota Yaris has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Yaris reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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