Body complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
My car came to stop due to a car in front of me stopping suddenly my car did not touch the car in front. I had to brake quickly since car in front brake quickly. Car behind me hit me causing my car to hit the car in front. Car crashed into me in a approximate speed of 30 MPH I protected my head from hitting steering wheel with my own strength holding on to steering wheel. I was injured from my leg and ribs. No on else was injured. # cars were involved, including mines. Why did my airbag did not deploy? My glasses went flying and got damaged. My rear end is totally damaged and front as well.
My problem is with the rear hatch glass has blown out twice with no understanding how it could of happened both times was with the vehicle in a parked situation no pressure on the glass the second time my wife and dog were inside the car waiting for me in the afternoon to pick me up from work the first time it occurred it was just parked no one in it and it happened in the morning time and just shattered my wife said when it blew it was like a bomb going off the sound was very loud there was nothing against the glass in either incident this had cost me 375.00 dollars the first time and I haven't replaced the glass on the second time costly replacement is there any history or reports of this occurring to other Toyota hatchbacks mine is the 5 door model please advise the incidents happened in the summer months and they were 2 years apart and it happened the 2nd year I owned it still have …
I had accident on driver side front with other car. My front bumper, fender, hood, under hood, body frame every thing in front has been crushed. Insurance declared total my car. But no air bag did not deployed. Seatbelt also was not tight. I was injured due to heat on steering wheel and went to emergency. Still I have pain on my body. I found that Toyota recalled my car last May 2014 but they did not informed me...updated 10/27/14
Was hit from behind by a pickup truck going 40mph while I was stopped at an intersection. I was 5 months pregnant at the time. I was propelled into oncoming traffic where my right side passenger side was hit by a sedan. No airbags deployed. Contacted Toyota who reviewed my accident photos, and they claim the frame was not damaged, so the airbags wouldn't have deployed, but I don't buy it. The back end, glass, bumper, etc, was destroyed and my passenger door was completely caved in. The car was totaled. I don't see any reason the airbags would not have deployed, especially since I was completely stopped and was hit very hard. I suffered major bruising to my arms and legs, neck and back pain, all requiring several days off work.
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the driver's side front door. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an appointment for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that the vehicle drifted to the left while traveling 55 MPH. The contact had an alignment performed, and the rims and tires changed; however, the failure continued. The contact called byrider dartmouth (331 state rd, dartmouth, ma 02747, [phone]) and was informed that they would never sell a vehicle that was damaged. The dealer stated that they did hot have vehicles with salvage titles. The contact researched the vehicle on carfax and found that it had structural damage. The dealer refused to buyback the vehicle because it had structural damage, and accused the contact of engaging in a crash. The contact currently refused to make any more payments on the vehicle and disputed the condition of the vehicle with the dealer. The contact did not know that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18V024000 (air bags). …
I was driving southbound on 127 in glencoe kentucky and a deer ran out in front of me almost totaling my whole driver side of my car my air bag never deployed it was a hard hit I could have been hurt if I wasn't wearing my seat belt just getting whiplash. My headlight fender my front number my grille both of my doors and my mirror have to be replaced if possible I want to talk to someone I seen on here that my car has 2 open recalls in my car and I want them fixed as soon as my car gets done being fixed from the shop. I am very unhappy with this car I'm lucky my 2 year old wasn't hurt.
2008 Toyota Yaris hatchback s recall is for the weight capacity sticker. April 11, 2009 my fiancee was driving the car with four other passengers including myself. The car ended up sliding sidewards at less than 10 MPH and came to rest at an angle on the guard rail. The front passenger side bumper, outside door, back quarter panel and rims were scratched and dented. I believe that this incident was caused due to the weight capacity limit on the tire size, which was incorrectly labeled by Toyota.
Related recalls (1)
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.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headliner, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Yaris years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2007 (23), 2008 (11), 2009 (8) and 2012 (5) model years. Body complaints make up 8% of all complaints for the 2007.
Is there a recall for Toyota Yaris body problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 15V-134 (structure, Mar 9, 2015). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Toyota Yaris body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 80,000 miles; 33% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (30 mentions), followed by the frame and members › underbody shields (5).
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.