Most common 2011 Toyota Yaris problems
Share of the 25 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 →
2011 Toyota Yaris recalls (3)
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
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…
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2011 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 2011 Toyota Yaris owners say
Air bags all 21 →
Hi, my name is [redacted] do to a car crashing into my Toyota Yaris my son was driving and some car crash into him. He got hurt airbags did not work at all when the accident was very fatal. Engine was on fire department had to take him out of the car unconscious and the wheels where twists. Car was destroyed was unbelievable how the car was left. Car should be returned or taken of market. Its not safe car.
It was new year's eve 12/31/2018 it was raining and I was going home after pick up dinner for my family and I was coming to a stop sign and I pressed on my brakes and it didn't catch on and I let off of it and pressed on it again. I still felt like I was sliding and that when I pressed on it even harder and I kept sliding. I turned my wheel so I wouldn't hit straight to the trees and the ditch but once I turned the wheel I felt the car being pushed like the wind blew on it and next thing I feel the car was hit and rolling down the ditch and the airbags didn't deploy. It happened so fast I thought we were died cause it was my 6 months old daughter and I. The first day after the accident my neck was hurting so bad that it hurt for me to swallow and my chest, shoulders, and back hurts. …
2011 Toyota Yaris engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 29 / 34 / 31 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 29 / 35 / 31 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Toyota Yaris a good car?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Yaris rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Yaris at the same age. 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 2011 Toyota Yaris?
The air bags — 21 complaints, 84% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (2) and suspension (2).
How many recalls does the 2011 Toyota Yaris have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2011 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 2011 Toyota Yaris problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 59,000 miles; 50% 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.