Most common 2010 Toyota Yaris problems
Share of the 90 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Yaris complaints by model year
Best Yaris years: 2006, 2016, 2013. Years to avoid: 2008, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012. Compare all years →
2010 Toyota Yaris recalls (9)
Air bags › Frontal › Driver 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,…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag…
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,…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2018.
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, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and…
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of…
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 Vibe vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge.
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.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat rail, and replace it with a new one, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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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 housed in a spiral cable…
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall.
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 capacity modification labels.
Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2010 Toyota Yaris:
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
What 2010 Toyota Yaris owners say
Air bags all 45 →
My son was on his way to work and car flipped 4 times air bags malfunctioned causing him a brain injury and now lives with seizures he is only 23 yes old and is taking 6000 mg's of kepra a day for the rest of his life
November 10, 2017 - I was t-boned by a motorist (who ran the light) on the drivers side while attempting a left hand turn thru an intersection. The 2010 Toyota Yaris I was driving was totaled by the collision ($8,266.72 of damage to the drivers side). The Yaris side airbags did not deploy. The Yaris's left driver side door was collapsed into the Yaris cabin with enough force to break my samsung note 4 phone display & damage its internal solid state drive. The samsung note 4 was encased in an otter box and attached to my left hip via otter belt clip during the time of accident. My head struck a hard surface in the Yaris, resulting in a large hematoma on my left frontal lobe. Toyota investigated and found that within the span of 68 milliseconds, the lateral delta-v airbag sensor was accelerated from 0.0 MPH to 11.1 MPH. Yet the side airbag did not deploy. …
Windows, wipers & sunroof
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to autonation Toyota buena park (6400 beach blvd, buena park, ca 90621, [phone]) for NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V340000 and 14V168000 (air bags). Thirty minutes after the vehicle was repaired, the contact drove from the dealer lot and the rear driver's side window shattered without warning. The contact took the vehicle back to autonation Toyota buena park, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer stated that nothing they repaired caused the window to shatter. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that the driver and passenger door switches failed to operate the door windows. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V689000 (visibility). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,695.
Seats
Mice ate most of my car insulation and wiring resulting in destruction of 2 car computers, two heater fan motors, ABS brake system about $5K damage .. Vehicle is driven daily .. Only this new car with soy based insulation are affected .. Our 2 0kder trucks were not .. I can provide photos if necessary
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp remained on after having repairs performed for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V168000 (air bags). In addition, the contact was concerned for his safety since the parts were still not available in order to do repairs for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V169000 (seats). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 32,000.
2010 Toyota Yaris engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 29 / 36 / 32 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 29 / 35 / 31 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Toyota Yaris a good car?
Based on 90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Yaris rates avoid: 4.1× as many complaints as a typical year of the Yaris at the same age. It is one of the Yaris years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Toyota Yaris?
The air bags — 45 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the windows, wipers & sunroof (9) and seats (8).
How many recalls does the 2010 Toyota Yaris have?
There are 9 recalls for the 2010 Toyota Yaris, the most recent from October 17, 2019 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Yaris?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2006, 2016 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2012. See the full Toyota Yaris years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Toyota Yaris problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 32,000 miles; 64% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.