The 2006 Toyota Yaris has 8 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side airbag inflator that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The seat belt and fire risk recalls form a related cluster worth noting together. The front seatbelt pretensioners, when they fire in a crash, can ignite nearby sound-insulating material inside the door or pillar area, creating the possibility of a post-collision fire. This concern spans certain hatchback and sedan configurations of the 2006 and 2007 model years.
Two separate recalls address the power window master switch on the driver's door. Without adequate lubrication, debris and moisture can work into the switch contacts, causing a short circuit that may make the switch overheat and melt. Though filed under different campaigns, both describe the same underlying failure.
On the seating side, the front seat rail springs on the driver's seat and, on three-door models, the front passenger seat as well, can break in a way that leaves the seat feeling locked when it actually is not. In a crash, the seat can slide forward or rearward unexpectedly, reducing the effectiveness of the seatbelt and raising the risk of injury.
There is also a recall covering an accessory cruise control unit sold through Toyota Canada dealerships for 2006-2010 Yaris models. The unit was offered through the dealer network, and the recall addresses concerns with that aftermarket component, though no specific risk consequence is described in the filing.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator or entire air bag assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The power window master switch may have inconsistent grease lubrication on its sliding electrical contacts, potentially causing the switch to malfunction.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the switch and apply lubricant if needed, or replace the circuit board if abnormalities are found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's power window master switch may have inconsistent grease from manufacturing, causing electrical contact points to wear. This allows debris to accumulate and create an electrical short circuit, which can overheat the switch, produce smoke, and melt components.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the driver's power window master switch and apply specialized grease to prevent heat buildup, or replace the switch circuit board as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The springs in the front seat adjustment mechanism can break, making the seat appear locked when it isn't. The seat could slide forward or backward during a crash, increasing injury risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat rails and replace them as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The springs in the driver and front passenger seat rails on three-door models may break, potentially affecting seat stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat rails and replace any broken ones with new ones at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The aftermarket Rostra cruise control unit can cause engine speed to fluctuate briefly when an emergency two-way radio transmits at specific frequencies near the unit under the dashboard.
What the fix does
The Rostra cruise control unit will be removed from your vehicle at no cost, and you'll receive a full refund of the purchase price.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On certain 2006-2007 hatchback and 2007 sedan models, the front seatbelt pretensioner could ignite nearby sound-insulating material if deployed during a collision, potentially causing a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove the sound insulator material near the front seatbelt pretensioner.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In a severe frontal impact, the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly because sound insulators beneath them can interfere with the mechanism.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove the sound insulators from underneath the driver and passenger seat belt pretensioners.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
