2011 Toyota Yaris Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary
The 2011 Toyota Yaris has 31 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve air bags and suspension.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 31 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
AIR BAGS
21 67.7%
SUSPENSION
2 6.5%
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
1 3.2%
STRUCTURE
1 3.2%
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 3.2%
Quick Insights
The top category is AIR BAGS, accounting for 67.7% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 10 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2011 Toyota Yaris
The 2011 Toyota Yaris has 31 owner complaints in this dataset. AIR BAGS is the most common complaint category, representing about 68% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2011 Toyota Yaris are AIR BAGS (21), SUSPENSION (2), STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID (1).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 26 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2011 Toyota Yaris?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 10 of 10 systems
AIR BAGS
21 Reports68% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
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."
7/11/2016
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
8/3/2016
SUSPENSION
2 Reports6% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
THE FRONT END SHAKES AT A LOW SPEED TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC HE CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT. *TR
4/10/2014
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
10/27/2014
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
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
9/23/2013
STRUCTURE
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
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
9/23/2013
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
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
9/23/2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
THE FRONT END SHAKES AT A LOW SPEED TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC HE CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT. *TR
4/10/2014
ENGINE
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
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
8/3/2016
WHEELS
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
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
8/3/2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
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 VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000.
1/10/2017
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
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.
3/12/2023
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
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Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.
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- Complaint entries
- 31
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- 5 grouped topics shown
- Primary source
- NHTSA ODI owner complaint records
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