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Toyota Yaris
Model Overview
The Toyota Yaris is the Japanese brand's entry-level, subcompact model. There are two distinct versions of the Yaris. The hatchback is all Toyota, but a sedan variant is engineered by Mazda. The more common hatchback has useful space and refreshingly simple secondary controls, and good visibility boosts its user-friendliness quotient, too. Then, there's Toyota's penchant for bulletproof reliability and efficient operation.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
8
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
9
Interior Design
8
Exterior Styling
8
Reliability
9
Owner Reviews
JudyJude1023
Reliable, GREAT on gas, more spacious than you think once seated inside
December 10, 2017
Overall Score
Good car and will last years with occasional repairs as long as you do your maintenance and oil change as required. Toyota has a maintenance schedule I follow for the most part. Never any problems with engine or major parts only brakes, minor body issues. Have hit a raccoon just bent the license plate. Not a sexy car but you know its gonna get you where you need to be. Stuck in a snowbank...just push it out , no need for tow truck or truck to pull.
Comfort
8
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
10
Interior Design
8
Exterior Styling
4
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2021-723
Recall date
2021-11-24
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC XC8/XC9 / SRC RC8/RC9 / SRC RD1/RD2
Units Affected:
51,373
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships.
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt.
Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers:
C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904
C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905
C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907
C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909
C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911
C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913
C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571
C014100911 PU14000902
PK5A408J05 PU14000903
Safety Risk:
Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.
Recall number
2021-491
Recall date
2021-08-06
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC RC3
Units Affected:
881
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.
Recall number
2019-197
Recall date
2019-04-23
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2015 2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R80
Units Affected:
17,546
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
Over time, the wiring to the side airbag sensors in the front doors could corrode. This could cause the front seat-mounted side airbags and curtain shield airbags not to work properly.
Note: This problem would cause the airbag warning light (SRS warning) to turn on.
Safety Risk:
Airbags that do not work properly in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the front door wire harness assemblies, as necessary.
Recall number
2018-015
Recall date
2018-01-09
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R49 / SRC R52
Units Affected:
32,213
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag assembly.
Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Matrix model vehicles may have had the original front passenger airbag inflator replaced as a “like-for-like” replacement under a previous recall as a temporary remedy while evaluating a permanent remedy. These vehicles will receive the permanent remedy passenger airbag assembly under this recall.
Recall number
2018-014
Recall date
2018-01-09
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R49 / SRC R50
Units Affected:
121,895
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, or replace the airbag assembly. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2017-363
Recall date
2017-07-20
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R47/R48
Units Affected:
39,189
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the electrical power cords of some dealer installed block heaters may have been improperly manufactured, causing the wires to contact each other, resulting in a short circuit. A short circuit could lead to a fire which would increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: For vehicles where the subject block heater was approved for installation, the dealer will replace the block heater assembly with a new one of an improved design. For vehicles where the subject block heater was not approved for installation, dealers will remove the block heater assembly. In the interim, until the remedy can be performed, dealers will cut the plug end from the block heater cord to disable the block heater's operation.
Recall number
2017-117
Recall date
2017-03-07
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R34
Units Affected:
1
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles may have an incorrect compliance label that does not meet the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. The vehicle’s compliance label was misprinted with an incorrect manufacturing date of "12/99". Correction: Dealers will replace the compliance label with a corrected one.
Recall number
2017-007
Recall date
2017-01-09
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R31 / R32
Units Affected:
130,661
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Depending on the model, dealers will either replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator or airbag assembly. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2016-256
Recall date
2016-05-25
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R21
Units Affected:
1,836
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the front strut mount bearing components may be damaged when a high load is applied to the strut, such as when the vehicle is driven over a large bump. If the vehicle is operated with a damaged bearing, it could cause the upper strut rod assembly to separate, resulting in a loss of vehicle stability which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the strut mounting bearing with improved ones. If damage is found on the bearing, dealers will also replace the strut and front suspension support sub-assembly.
Recall number
2015-493
Recall date
2015-10-21
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R10
Units Affected:
315,091
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, inconsistent application of grease during the manufacturing process could cause the driver's side power window master switch to stick or become inoperative due to electrical contact point wear. This could cause debris to accumulate between the contact points, potentially resulting in an electrical short circuit. If a short circuit occurs, the switch assembly may overheat, produce smoke, melt and/or potentially lead to a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect the driver's power window master switch and apply a specialized grease that inhibits heat build-up, or replace the power window master switch circuit board, as necessary. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2012-338.
Recall number
2015-070
Recall date
2015-02-17
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R04
Units Affected:
72
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the rear axle hub bearing assembly bolt may not have been tightened properly. This could cause the bolts to become loose and detach from the hub assembly, which could damage the rear brake components. This could increase stopping distances and could also potentially cause wheel lock up, resulting in vehicle instability increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect bolts and tighten to specification. If bolts are missing, the rear axle hub bearing assembly and rear brake components will be replaced.
Recall number
2014-124
Recall date
2014-04-09
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SSC234
Units Affected:
344,870
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, electrical circuitry in the steering wheel assembly may become damaged. As a result, the driver's airbag may not function as intended, causing the instrument panel airbag warning lamp to illuminate. Failure of the driver's airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the spiral cable assembly.
Recall number
2014-123
Recall date
2014-04-09
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SSC233
Units Affected:
152,438
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the front seat position adjustment mechanism springs could break, which could cause the seat to appear to be locked into position even though it is not. This could allow the seat to slide forward or rearward in a crash, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect seat rails and replace as necessary.
Recall number
2013-227
Recall date
2013-07-03
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
212
Units Affected:
15
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a relay within the electric power steering control module could short circuit and fail. The sudden loss of steering power assist would trigger a warning lamp to illuminate and a buzzer to sound. A vehicle experiencing a loss of steering power assist would revert to a manual steering mode which would require greater driver effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. A loss of steering power assist could ultimately result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the electric power steering control module with an updated version.
Recall number
2012-338
Recall date
2012-10-10
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
177
Units Affected:
239,459
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, due to improperly applied grease, the driver's side power window master switch could stick or become inoperative. If attempts are made to lubricate the switch, the switch assembly could overheat and melt. A melting switch may produce smoke and potentially lead to a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the driver's power window master switch and apply a specialized grease that inhibits heat build-up, or replace the power window master switch circuit board, as necessary.
Recall number
2010-323
Recall date
2010-09-28
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
9,000
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Toyota Canada, through its network of dealerships, offered for sale an accessory cruise control unit manufactured by Rostra Precision Controls, Inc., Model AP800 for 2006-2010 Yaris models. The Rostra accessory cruise control unit is mounted to the left of and below the steering wheel, behind the dashboard (below the cup-holder) with a switch on the steering column to enable the driver to activate it. Rostra has confirmed that, in very rare circumstances, when a mobile two-way radio (licensed for use by emergency personnel, under specific regulatory conditions and frequencies in Canada) is operated in the vehicle, the engine speed (RPM) can fluctuate or vary mildly, and for a short period of time. This can occur when the mobile handheld two-way radio is operated in the "transmit" mode at certain specific frequencies in very close proximity to the Rostra accessory cruise control unit under the dashboard. Also, if this condition does occur, the driver may notice a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the dash and a reduction of engine power, allowing the operator to drive the vehicle to the shoulder or another safe location. Toyota has confirmed that this problem is not due to a defect in the vehicle's original equipment nor does this condition occur where a handheld Citizens' Band (CB) radio, cell phone or Bluetooth transceiver is operated in the vehicle. Correction: To ensure continued customer confidence in the safety and quality of their vehicle, Toyota Canada recommends that the Rostra accessory cruise control unit be removed from the vehicle. The removal of the Rostra cruise control unit will be performed at no cost and the original purchase price of the system will be reimbursed to owners. This action is a Customer Satisfaction Campaign and is not being conducted as per the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Recall number
2009-027
Recall date
2009-01-29
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
915
Units Affected:
58,398
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain 06-07 hatchback and 07 sedan models, the pyrotechnic pretensioner of the front seatbelt assemblies could, if deployed, ignite nearby sound-insulating material. This could result in a post-collision fire, increasing the risk of occupant injury or death. Correction: Dealers will remove the sound insulator in question.
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