This page covers 7 recalls, 90 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Toyota Yaris.
31–32 mpg combined
7.4–7.6 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2010 Toyota Yaris centers on the airbag system, which accounts by far for the largest share of owner reports. Owners frequently describe airbags deploying unexpectedly or failing to deploy when expected, and a number of reports involve concerns about the passenger seat occupant sensor not correctly classifying the seat occupant, which affects whether the front passenger airbag activates. Visibility and wiper complaints make up the next named category, with owners describing wiper performance issues in poor weather. The electrical system draws a similar complaint volume, with owners reporting door locks that intermittently fail to engage, doors that unlock on their own, and a fuel gauge that some owners say reads inaccurately, in one pattern leading to an unexpected stall when the tank ran dry without a low-fuel warning.
90
Total Complaints
12
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
10
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 Toyota Yaris has 7 recalls, the most serious being a Takata passenger-side airbag inflator that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Multiple recall filings cover this same airbag inflator defect across different geographic zones and model year groupings, but the core hazard is identical in each case. On the electrical side, the power window master switch can accumulate moisture and debris that cause a short circuit, overheating the switch assembly to the point of melting. There is also a seat concern: the springs in the driver and front passenger seat rail mechanisms can break, leaving the seat unable to lock in position and free to shift during a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
Driver or passenger front airbag inflators previously replaced under an earlier recall may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to humidity, high temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected front airbag inflator, assembly, or sub-assembly depending on vehicle model.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture during deployment due to propellant deterioration from prolonged humidity and temperature exposure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly with an alternate inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator can rupture during deployment due to degradation from humidity and temperature exposure over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator or air bag assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator or air bag assembly at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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.
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 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.
