2010 Toyota Yaris Problems
Shopping for a used 2010 Toyota Yaris? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 90 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Airbag Malfunctions the most reported area.
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This 2010 Toyota Yaris has 90 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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2010 Toyota Yaris Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2010 Toyota Yaris trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2010 Toyota Yaris Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2010 Toyota Yaris has 90 owner complaints, 12 crash-related complaints, and 9 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Airbag Malfunctions. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Yaris
- Model year
- 2010
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 90
- Crash-related complaints
- 12
- Safety recall campaigns
- 9
- Top reported component
- Airbag Malfunctions
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 32
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 29 / 36
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2010 Toyota Yaris problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Airbag Malfunctions
Seat-Related Issues
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Airbag Malfunctions, Seat-Related Issues, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2010 Toyota Yaris?
The 2010 Toyota Yaris shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2010 Toyota Yaris
Inspection Focus
- Verify all open recalls, especially airbag-related, at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for airbag system repairs or replacements.
- Have a mechanic inspect the airbag system and seat components before purchase.
- Check for any electrical or visibility issues during test drive.
Before You Close the Deal
- Verify all open recalls, especially airbag-related, at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for airbag system repairs or replacements.
- Have a mechanic inspect the airbag system and seat components before purchase.
- Check for any electrical or visibility issues during test drive.
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Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2010 Toyota Yaris, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2010 Toyota Yaris are concentrated in airbag malfunctions, which account for half of all reports. Other issues include seat, electrical, and visibility problems, but the data is limited to a single model year and a low confidence level.
- Airbag malfunctions represent the largest share of complaints for the 2010 model year.
- Crash-related complaints total 12 out of 90, suggesting some safety-related incidents.
- The vehicle has 9 recalls, indicating multiple official safety campaigns.
- Airbag Malfunctions: 45 complaints, the most reported component.
- Seat-Related Issues: 8 complaints, second most common.
- Electrical Faults: 7 complaints, tied for third.
Full breakdown
All 2010 Toyota Yaris complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Toyota Yaris. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| 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.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2010 Toyota Yaris. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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.
TAKATA
TAKATA RECALL
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.
Safety recalls
2010 Toyota Yaris recalls
9 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2010 Toyota Yaris. 9 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SEATS
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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Questions
2010 Toyota Yaris buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2010 Toyota Yaris reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 90 owner complaints, 12 crash-related complaints, and 9 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2010 Toyota Yaris shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
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?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2010 Toyota Yaris, NHTSA complaints include 12 crash-related reports and 2 fire reports out of 90 total complaints. 13 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2010 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?▾
Yes. 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2010 Toyota Yaris. A major recall area is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 9 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2010 Toyota Yaris?▾
The 2010 Toyota Yaris shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Airbag Malfunctions during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
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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