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2005-2020 Toyota Yaris Problems: 22 Known Issues
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According to Au7o's analysis of 2,500+ owner reports, the 2005-2020 Toyota Yaris has 22 documented known issues, with 11 rated critical. The most serious are Electric Power Steering (EPS) Failure ($300-$1,200 repair), Driver's Door Power Window Master Switch Overheating and Melting (Fire Risk) ($0-$250 repair), Center Pillar Sound Insulator Can Ignite When the Seat Belt Pretensioner Fires - Post-Collision Fire Risk (09V031) ($0-$0 repair), Front Door Harness Corrosion May Disable Side Airbags (19V319) ($0-$0 repair), Front Seat Rail Locking Spring Fracture Lets the Seat Slide in a Crash (14V169) ($0-$0 repair), Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure Causes Engine Stall (Mazda-Built Yaris, 21V617) ($0-$0 repair), MMT Multimode Automated-Manual Clutch Actuator Failure - Flashing N and Total Loss of Drive (European Yaris), Seven-Channel Spiral Cable Damage May Disable Driver Airbag (14V168) ($0-$0 repair), Rear axle bearing bolts may detach and damage rear brakes (15V098) ($0-$0 repair), Front Strut Mounting Bearing Damage Leading to Strut Rod Separation (16V367) ($0-$0 repair) and Takata Ammonium-Nitrate Airbag Inflator Rupture (Front Passenger/Driver) ($0-$0 repair). The most commonly reported issue is Interior Door Handle Breaking with 1,100 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $15 to $3,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Yaris, Yaris Hatchback, and Yaris Sedan vehicles. An impeller within the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Yaris vehicles. The wire harnesses for the side air bag sensors located within the front doors may crack and corrode, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the front seat side air bags and the curtain shield air bags.
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
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According to Au7o's analysis of 2,500+ owner reports, the 2005-2020 Toyota Yaris has 22 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Electric Power Steering (EPS) Failure, Driver's Door Power Window Master Switch Overheating and Melting (Fire Risk), Center Pillar Sound Insulator Can Ignite When the Seat Belt Pretensioner Fires - Post-Collision Fire Risk (09V031). Of these, 11 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2005-2020 Toyota Yaris has 22 known issues documented across 2,500+ owner reports. 11 issues are rated critical: Electric Power Steering (EPS) Failure and Driver's Door Power Window Master Switch Overheating and Melting (Fire Risk) and Center Pillar Sound Insulator Can Ignite When the Seat Belt Pretensioner Fires - Post-Collision Fire Risk (09V031) and Front Door Harness Corrosion May Disable Side Airbags (19V319) and Front Seat Rail Locking Spring Fracture Lets the Seat Slide in a Crash (14V169) and Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure Causes Engine Stall (Mazda-Built Yaris, 21V617) and MMT Multimode Automated-Manual Clutch Actuator Failure - Flashing N and Total Loss of Drive (European Yaris) and Seven-Channel Spiral Cable Damage May Disable Driver Airbag (14V168) and Rear axle bearing bolts may detach and damage rear brakes (15V098) and Front Strut Mounting Bearing Damage Leading to Strut Rod Separation (16V367) and Takata Ammonium-Nitrate Airbag Inflator Rupture (Front Passenger/Driver). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Toyota Yaris issues range from $0 to $3,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Electric Power Steering (EPS) Failure, typically costs $300-$1,200 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Reliability varies across model years of the Toyota Yaris. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2005-2020 Toyota Yaris with 22 documented issues documented across 2,500+ owner reports.
The Yaris's electric power steering system can fail, causing sudden loss of power assist and very heavy steering. The EPS motor or its control module malfunctions, typically with a power steering warning light. The failure is sudden and dangerous at low speeds. Repairs typically run $300-$1,200. Severity: high.
On 2007-2008 Yaris, grease was applied inconsistently to the sliding contacts inside the driver's Power Window Master Switch during manufacture. Unlubricated contacts let moisture and debris in, the contacts arc and short, and the switch housing overheats and melts. The classic p… Repairs typically run $0-$250. Severity: high.
The 2006-2007 Yaris has a small urethane foam sound insulator sponge fitted in the B-pillar directly underneath each front seat belt pretensioner. The pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device: in a severe frontal impact it fires a gas generator to retract the belt and start absorbing… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Certain 2015–2017 Yaris hatchbacks have front-door airbag-sensor wiring whose insulation can crack. Water intrusion associated with harness installation can then corrode the conductors and open the circuit. Front seat side airbags may be deactivated and curtain airbags may not de… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
The springs used in the seat rails of the driver's seat, and in both front seat rails on three-door hatchback models, can fracture with age and use. The spring is what holds the seat-track locking pawl engaged after the adjustment lever is released. If it breaks, the seat may not… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
On certain 2020 Yaris Hatchback and 2019-2020 Yaris Sedan vehicles - the Mazda2-derived cars designed and manufactured by Mazda, NOT the Toyota-built 1NZ-FE hatchback - the low-pressure fuel pump in the tank may stop operating. Warning lights may appear on the instrument cluster… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
This failure belongs to European-market Yaris fitted with Toyota's MMT (Multimode) automated manual transmission - an electrically operated robotised manual transmission with electric actuators for clutch and gear selection. It does not exist on the US-market four-speed automatic… Severity: high.
Certain 2006–2010 Yaris vehicles with a seven-channel spiral cable are covered by 14V168/E0M. Contact with an internal plastic retainer can damage the flexible cable's driver-airbag circuit. The driver airbag may become disabled. Toyota's notice lists approximately 402,500 affect… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Recall 15V098 concerns 226 US-market 2015 Yaris vehicles built September 8, 2014 through January 9, 2015. Insufficiently tightened rear axle bearing bolts may loosen and detach. A detached bolt can damage rear brake components during rotation, reducing braking or potentially lock… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
A narrow-build defect on 2015 Yaris hatchbacks built 13 January 2015 to 27 February 2015 - about 3,106 cars - recalled as NHTSA 16V367 (Toyota campaign G0S). The strut mounting bearing that sits between the top of the strut rod and the suspension support can be damaged when a hig… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Yaris hatchback and sedan built in the Takata era use inflators with a non-desiccated ammonium-nitrate propellant. Long-term exposure to heat, humidity and temperature cycling degrades the propellant, so on deployment the inflator canister can over-pressurize and rupture, sprayin… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
The U340E/U441E 4-speed automatic in the Yaris develops shudder during torque converter lockup and harsh shifts, particularly 1-2 and 2-3 shifts. Worn transmission fluid and torque converter clutch material are the primary causes. Repairs typically run $150-$1,800. Severity: medium.
The 2016-2018 Yaris iA and the 2019-2020 Yaris sedan are rebadged Mazda2s and carry Mazda's Connect head unit, not a Toyota system - so this failure does not exist on the Toyota-built XP130 hatchback. Owners report the display going black and the unit entering an endless crash-an… Repairs typically run $0-$900. Severity: medium.
The 1NZ-FE/2NZ-FE coil-on-plug packs are a recurring failure point, and cylinder 1 - the one closest to the front of the engine and nearest the cowl drain area - fails disproportionately. Two mechanisms show up on the forums: the coil's internal windings break down with heat and… Repairs typically run $60-$300. Severity: medium.
A very common Yaris electrical fault: the rear wheel speed sensor is integrated into the rear hub/bearing assembly and is not sold separately. The weather seal where the harness plugs into the hub has a gap, so road spray and winter salt wick into the connector, corrode the pins… Repairs typically run $20-$700. Severity: medium.
The Yaris front engine mount (also called the dogbone mount or torque strut) fails prematurely, typically between 60,000-100,000 miles. The rubber deteriorates and the mount collapses, allowing excessive engine movement during acceleration and braking. This causes a harsh clunk w… Repairs typically run $100-$400. Severity: medium.
US recall 15V134 concerns 16,582 model-year 2012–2015 Yaris vehicles built August 31, 2011 through February 9, 2015 and sold in Puerto Rico. An affected roof headliner may not meet FMVSS 201 occupant-protection requirements, increasing injury risk in a crash. This is a compliance… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
The Mazda-sourced 6-speed automatic in the 2016-2018 Yaris iA and 2019-2020 Yaris sedan (a completely different unit from the Toyota U340E 4-speed in the hatchback) draws consistent owner complaints of a whistling or whining noise during the 1-2 and 2-3 upshifts, plus a grinding… Repairs typically run $150-$3,500. Severity: medium.
The interior door handles on the Yaris are made of brittle plastic that cracks and breaks, particularly in cold weather. The driver's side handle fails most often due to higher use frequency. The handle mechanism is a weak point across all Yaris model years. Repairs typically run $15-$150. Severity: low.
Early XP90 Yaris (heavily reported on 2007-2008, and worst on the 8T0 blue and other lighter shades) suffer clear coat delamination: UV exposure degrades the adhesion between the factory primer/base and the clear layer, so the clear sheets off in large flakes rather than chalking… Repairs typically run $800-$3,500. Severity: low.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.