2011 Toyota Yaris: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2011 Toyota Yaris: 3 recalls, 25 owner complaints and up to 31 mpg combined.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V340000 · 2016 · 1,754,517 vehicles
What's wrong: S. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xb and Lexus is f, 2007-2008 Toyota yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus is250 and Lexus is350 and 2007-2008 Lexus es350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new…
Why it matters: An inflator rupture May result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: 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 charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016.
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V025000 · 2018 · 116,126 vehicles
What's wrong: As of January 30, 2018, Toyota is additionally recalling 3,347 model year 2010 Pontiac vibe vehicles located in states listed above. Also included in this recall filing is 98,194 model year 2003-2008 Toyota corolla matrix vehicles, located throughout the u.s., that previously received a âlike-for-likeâ interim air bag inflator replacement. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: 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.
Airbags, Airbags Vehicle recall #19V741000 · 2019 · 928,220 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators May explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: 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. The recall began November 20, 2019.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 8 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (21): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Suspension (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Body & structure (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Interior lights (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2011 Toyota Yaris has 25 owner complaints, ranking #7 of 15 Yaris model years for complaints (well below the 54 average). Complaints peaked in 2016 (10 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 53,371 miles. Neighboring years: 2010 (90 complaints, 9 recalls), 2012 (35 complaints, 5 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 34 | 31 | Regular |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 35 | 31 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2011 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2011 Toyota Yaris. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2011 Toyota Yaris problems?
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (21), suspension (2), body & structure (1).
What gas mileage does the 2011 Toyota Yaris get?
EPA ratings run up to 31 mpg combined (1.5 L, Automatic 4-spd), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2011 Toyota Yaris repair manual?
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