2008 TOYOTA YARIS

289 complaints filed with NHTSA.

289
Complaints
75
Crashes
2
Fires
100
Injuries
4
Deaths

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
AIR BAGS103
SERVICE BRAKES22
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18
SUSPENSION13
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC9
STEERING9
SEATS9
SEAT BELTS8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6
POWER TRAIN6
ENGINE6
WHEELS5
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE4

Recalls (10)

16V34000023/05/2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 20

15V68900022/10/2015

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vib

19V74100017/10/2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX4

09V22300015/06/2009

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE S

12V49100010/10/2012

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less preci

14V16800009/04/2014

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module

14V16900009/04/2014

SEATS

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 22, 2005, through May 12, 2010, and 2008-2010 Scion xD vehicles manufactured April 4, 2007, through May 12, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the springs used for the seat rails on the driver's seat and the seat rails

17V00600009/01/2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia,

10V03600003/02/2010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

10V03500003/02/2010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPA

Recent Complaints

20240801CrashSERVICE BRAKES

Car was in park, ignition off, with the keys removed. The gear shift could apparently move in this locked position and the vehicle rolled backwards with a 6 year old child in the car. The car was totaled after hitting a concrete base to a light fixture. A failure occurred that allowed the car to shift gears off and in park.

20230609SERVICE BRAKES

My brakes have failed me many times. I had to eventually get those change in the brakes still aren’t working completely correct

20230609ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My brakes have failed me many times. I had to eventually get those change in the brakes still aren’t working completely correct

20230118CrashAIR BAGS

Airbags did not deploy in passenger-side car accident. Neither passenger airbags nor driver airbags.

20210221CrashAIR BAGS

I WAS GOING 15-20 MPH ON ON RAMP TO THE FREEWAY AND ACCIDENTALLY VEERED RIGHT HITTING THE GUARD RAIL ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND MY SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK, RESULTING IN MY FACE HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL, BREAKING MY NOSE AND CUTTING MY LIP.

Mileage: 98,900

20210221CrashSEAT BELTS

I WAS GOING 15-20 MPH ON ON RAMP TO THE FREEWAY AND ACCIDENTALLY VEERED RIGHT HITTING THE GUARD RAIL ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND MY SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK, RESULTING IN MY FACE HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL, BREAKING MY NOSE AND CUTTING MY LIP.

Mileage: 98,900

20190724CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE MADE AN ILLEGAL TURN CAUSING THE CONTACT TO T-BONE THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INTERNAL CHEST INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS IN THE TRAUMA UNIT FOR TWO DAYS. THE OTHER DRIVER DID NOT SUSTAINED INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TOW LOT. THE CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION TO

Mileage: 235,000

20171030CrashAIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS), 14V168000 (AIR BAGS), 14V169000 (SEATS), AND 12V491000 (VISIBILITY). THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR APPOINTMENT. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL DEPLOYED WITH FORCE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW GLASS FRACTURED COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT SUST

20171030CrashSEATS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS), 14V168000 (AIR BAGS), 14V169000 (SEATS), AND 12V491000 (VISIBILITY). THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR APPOINTMENT. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL DEPLOYED WITH FORCE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW GLASS FRACTURED COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT SUST

20171030CrashVISIBILITY/WIPER

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS), 14V168000 (AIR BAGS), 14V169000 (SEATS), AND 12V491000 (VISIBILITY). THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR APPOINTMENT. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL DEPLOYED WITH FORCE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW GLASS FRACTURED COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT SUST

20170810CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT THE TREE HER HEAD WENT THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW AS WELL AS SUFFERING INJURIES TO HER RIBS, BROKEN COLLAR BONE, BROKEN SHOULDER, PUNCTURED LUNG, AND A RUPTURED SPLEEN THAT REQUIRED ME

20170810CrashAIR BAGS

I TRIED TO STOP + COULD NOT. IF FEEL AS IF THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE, ONE THAT DOES NOT MEET HIGHWAY STANDARDS, IN WHICH THE DEALERSHIP SHOULD HAVE KNOWN ABOUT BEFORE SELLING TO ME ON OCTOBER 31, 2016. I HAD TROUBLE GETTING MY TITLE FROM THE DEALERSHIP + HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE + IT WAS WITHIN THE 30 DAY WARRANTY PERIOD, + THEY TOLD ME EVERY TIME THAT EVERYTHING WAS OK, UNTIL I WAS IN MY ACCIDENT + NOW HAVE + AM STILL DEALING WITH SEVERAL MEDICAL ISSUES.

Mileage: 35,000

20170810CrashWHEELS

I TRIED TO STOP + COULD NOT. IF FEEL AS IF THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE, ONE THAT DOES NOT MEET HIGHWAY STANDARDS, IN WHICH THE DEALERSHIP SHOULD HAVE KNOWN ABOUT BEFORE SELLING TO ME ON OCTOBER 31, 2016. I HAD TROUBLE GETTING MY TITLE FROM THE DEALERSHIP + HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE + IT WAS WITHIN THE 30 DAY WARRANTY PERIOD, + THEY TOLD ME EVERY TIME THAT EVERYTHING WAS OK, UNTIL I WAS IN MY ACCIDENT + NOW HAVE + AM STILL DEALING WITH SEVERAL MEDICAL ISSUES.

Mileage: 35,000

20170810CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER

I TRIED TO STOP + COULD NOT. IF FEEL AS IF THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE, ONE THAT DOES NOT MEET HIGHWAY STANDARDS, IN WHICH THE DEALERSHIP SHOULD HAVE KNOWN ABOUT BEFORE SELLING TO ME ON OCTOBER 31, 2016. I HAD TROUBLE GETTING MY TITLE FROM THE DEALERSHIP + HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE + IT WAS WITHIN THE 30 DAY WARRANTY PERIOD, + THEY TOLD ME EVERY TIME THAT EVERYTHING WAS OK, UNTIL I WAS IN MY ACCIDENT + NOW HAVE + AM STILL DEALING WITH SEVERAL MEDICAL ISSUES.

Mileage: 35,000

20170731CrashSERVICE BRAKES

FREQUENTLY WHEN DRIVING IN THIS CAR AND I ATTEMPT TO PRESS ON BRAKES IT TAKES A BIT LONGER THAN IT SHOULD FOR A REACTION TO OCCUR . WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS IN CERTAIN WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH I WAS AFFECTED IN HAVING TO PRESS ON BRAKES WHICH LED TO SLAMMING ON BRAKES AND STILL NOT THE APPROPRIATE REACTION TIME CAUSING ME TO SLAM IN ANOTHER CAR ON A A SLIPPERY INTERSECTION WHICH IS WHEN I FINALLY ABLE TO HEAR MY BRAKES BASICALLY TOUCH THE GROUND . WITH THE FAILURE OF RELIANCE ON MY BRAKES THE FR

Mileage: 105,899

20170619CrashAIR BAGS

I'VE BEEN IN THREE MODERATE/SERIOUS DIFFERENT ACCIDENTS AND ALL THREE TIMES THE AIRBAG DID NOT ACTIVATE. I WAS LUCKY NOT TO RECEIVE SERIOUS INJURIES BUT I HAVE BUMPED MY HEAD, EYES, AND CHEEKS ON THE WHEEL AND EVEN THE DASHBOARD OF PASSENGERS SIDE.

20170222CrashAIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 TOYOTA YARIS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HIP AND SHOULDER INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS), BUT THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A

Mileage: 138,000

20160218CrashSERVICE BRAKES

I WAS LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES FROM HOME, ON MY WAY TO TAKE MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. I MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN OFF THE STREET FROM MY NEIGHBORHOOD, UNTO THE SERVICE ROAD THAT LEADS TO THE RAMP FOR THE HIGHWAY ENTRANCE. AS I HEADED TOWARDS THE RAMP THAT ENTERS UNTO THE HIGHWAY, THE 2008 TOYOTA YARIS FELT LIKE IT SUDDENLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE. DESPITE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKES, THE CAR WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. I SWERVED BACK UNTO THE SERVICE ROAD TO AVOID CONTINUING UNTO THE RAMP, IN FEAR THAT I WOULD

Mileage: 118,268

20160218CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I WAS LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES FROM HOME, ON MY WAY TO TAKE MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. I MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN OFF THE STREET FROM MY NEIGHBORHOOD, UNTO THE SERVICE ROAD THAT LEADS TO THE RAMP FOR THE HIGHWAY ENTRANCE. AS I HEADED TOWARDS THE RAMP THAT ENTERS UNTO THE HIGHWAY, THE 2008 TOYOTA YARIS FELT LIKE IT SUDDENLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE. DESPITE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKES, THE CAR WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. I SWERVED BACK UNTO THE SERVICE ROAD TO AVOID CONTINUING UNTO THE RAMP, IN FEAR THAT I WOULD

Mileage: 118,268

20151028CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA YARIS. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.