2011 TOYOTA YARIS Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Toyota Yaris. This model year has 25 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Worst 2011 Toyota Yaris Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Engine Problems
Suspension Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Toyota Yaris. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 21 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 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 2011 Toyota Yaris. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 25 most recent complaints
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 s…
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
I CALL TO TOYOTA, AND I WAIT FOR APOIMENTNT
IT WAS NEW YEAR'S EVE 12/31/2018 IT WAS RAINING AND I WAS GOING HOME AFTER PICK UP DINNER FOR MY FAMILY AND I WAS COMING TO A STOP SIGN AND I PRESSED ON MY BRAKES AND IT DIDN'T CATCH ON AND I LET OFF OF IT AND PRESSED ON IT AGAIN. I STILL FELT LIKE I WAS SLIDING AND THAT WHEN I P…
TAKATA RECALL
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 AT…
TAKATA RECALL
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF LIGHT WITH NOT SHUT OFF AS WELL AS THE SRS LIGHT. BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER WERE IN SEAT.
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 TIM…
"TAKATA RECALL" THIS RECALL HAS BEEN KNOWN SINCE MAY 23, 2016 YET WE ONLY RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AT THE BEGINNING OF JANUARY 2017,AND NO FIX IS AVAILABLE FOR THE TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATORS ON OUR VEHICLE. (MAKING THIS VEHICLE DANGEROUS FAR WORSE THEN ANY VEHICLE WITHOUT A AIR BA…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA YARIS. WHILE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS DEACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED DUE TO THE WEIGHT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT BEING TOO HEAVY. THE…
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 REC…
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 TIM…
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 REA…
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 REC…
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…
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 A…
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 RECAL…
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 AIRB…
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.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2011 Toyota Yaris.
Recalls for 2011 Toyota Yaris
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2011 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.
2011 Toyota Yaris — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 Toyota Yaris reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2011 Toyota Yaris has 25 NHTSA owner complaints, 3 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (21 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Toyota Yaris?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (21 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (2 complaints). #3: Suspension Failures (2 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Toyota Yaris?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2011 Toyota Yaris?▾
The 2011 Toyota Yaris has 3 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 25 total NHTSA complaints. 8 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2011 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?▾
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2011 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 2011 Toyota Yaris?▾
The 2011 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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