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2005 Toyota Yaris Problems: 1 Known Issue

2005 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated October 2026

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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2005 Toyota Yaris has 1 documented issue, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is MMT Multimode Automated-Manual Clutch Actuator Failure - Flashing N and Total Loss of Drive (European Yaris). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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On the 2005-2013 Toyota Yaris, 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 or on any Mazda-built Yaris. The clutch actuator can fail and lose the ability to hold or report clutch position. The gearbox then refuses to select a gear and the N on the gear position display flashes. Most owners hit it stationary, moments after switching on - the car simply will not take drive - but it also happens on the move, where the box drops out of the engaged gear and back into neutral, which is a loss of drive in traffic. UK actuator remanufacturers describe it as a frequent failure on MMT-equipped Yaris and commonly see fault codes such as P0810.

Common Symptoms

  • Flashing N on the gear position display
  • Car will not select a gear from standstill
  • Gearbox drops into neutral while driving
  • Loss of drive with the engine still running
  • Transmission warning light
  • Harsh or delayed engagement before total failure

How to Fix

Scan the transmission ECU first - stored codes help direct diagnosis, though codes alone do not prove the actuator rather than the clutch, mechanism or wiring is at fault. The conventional dealer answer is a new actuator assembly, which is expensive; the established alternative in the UK is a rebuild of the existing actuator by a remanufacturing specialist, which is cheaper than new, followed by any calibration Toyota or the specialist specifies. Have the clutch condition checked at the same time. No recall is cited for this - it is treated as a wear failure.

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NHTSA Recalls13 recalls

STRUCTURE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 31, 2011, to February 9, 2015, and sold or registered in Puerto Rico. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a roof headliner that does not provide the proper occupant protection in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 201, " Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

Campaign #15V13400009/03/2015

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 GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Campaign #19V74100017/10/2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Toyota Yaris problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2005 Toyota Yaris has 1 documented issue. The documented issue is: MMT Multimode Automated-Manual Clutch Actuator Failure - Flashing N and Total Loss of Drive (European Yaris). Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Toyota Yaris reliable?

The 2005 Toyota Yaris has 1 known issue compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: MMT Multimode Automated-Manual Clutch Actuator Failure - Flashing N and Total Loss of Drive (European Yaris). 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.

What is the 2005-2013 Toyota Yaris MMT Multimode Automated-Manual Clutch Actuator Failure - Flashing N and Total Loss of Drive (European Yaris)?

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.

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.

Data compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, automotive forums, and AI-assisted research. No aggregated owner-report counts available for this vehicle yet.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

On January 9, 2018, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 14,585 model year 2010-2012 Yaris vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. As of January 30, 2018, Toyota is additionally recalling 3,347 model year 2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles located in states listed above. Also included in this recall filing is 98,194 model year 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles, located throughout the U.S., that previously received a “like-for-like” interim air bag inflator replacement. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Campaign #18V02500009/01/2018

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, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2009 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Yaris HB, Scion xB, Pontiac Vibe, Lexus, ES350, IS250, IS350, and IS-F vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and IS350, 2007-2008 Lexus ES350, Toyota Yaris, Yaris HB, and 2008 Lexus IS-F and Scion xB vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Campaign #17V00600009/01/2017

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 21, 2011, through August 31, 2011. A relay in the Power Steering Control Module of the electronic power steering system could experience a short circuit due to insufficient distance between terminals in the relay and moisture contamination of relay coil windings. A short circuit in the relay could disable power steering assistance.

Campaign #13V29200003/07/2013

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