The most-reported Yaris run is JTDBT923X71 (2007 builds) with 18 complaints, 6.9× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 49% of reports; 2007 is the worst model year at 4.8 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns for Yaris model years 2007–2020.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Toyota Yaris has 285 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 10% of every Yaris complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JTDBT923X71•••••• | 2007 | 3 | 2 | |
| JTDBT923871•••••• | 2007 | 4 | — | |
| JTDBT923771•••••• | 2007 | 1 | — | |
| JTDBT923671•••••• | 2007 | 3 | 1 | |
| JTDBT923071•••••• | 2007 | 2 | — | |
| JTDBT923471•••••• | 2007 | 1 | — | |
| JTDBT923371•••••• | 2007 | 3 | — | |
| JTDJT923975•••••• | 2007 | 1 | 1 | |
| JTDJT923875•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| JTDJT923885•••••• | 2008 | 1 | — | |
| JTDBT923171•••••• | 2007 | 1 | — | |
| JTDBT923581•••••• | 2008 | 3 | — |
Each of the other 273 Yaris runs has 9 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 41 Yaris VINs so far, most often 2007, 2008, 2009 builds.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Toyota Yaris the gap between build years is 4.8×: a 2007 car draws 4.8 complaints per run, a 2014 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 24 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 12 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 13 | 10 | 7 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 31 | 25 | 11 | |
| 2011 | 25 | 21 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 75 | 42 | 7 | |
| 2009 | 89 | 48 | 22 | |
| 2008 | 194 | 54 | 46 | |
| 2007 | 243 | 51 | 35 |
Heaviest year here is 2007 at 4.8 complaints per run; lightest is 2014 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 49% of everything Toyota Yaris owners report: Air Bags, 359 of 732 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 93 | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 23 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | — | |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7 | |
| Structure | 11 | 1 | |
| Suspension | 2 | — | |
| Steering | 8 | — | |
| Seats | 4 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 23 recall campaigns on the Toyota Yaris; the 6 below cover build years 2007 to 2015. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 19V741000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2007–2012 |
| 16V340000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2007–2011 |
| 15V134000 | Structure | 2012–2015 |
| 17V006000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2007–2012 |
| 15V689000 | Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls | 2007–2010 |
| 10V036000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2007–2010 |
19V741000 was opened in 2019 on cars built from 2007: 12 years on the road before the recall.
The Yaris against its rivals
The Yaris draws 2.6 complaints per production run; the Kia Rio 2.6. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Yaris | 732 | 285 | 19.4% | |
| Kia Rio | 1,105 | 417 | 11.9% |
How serious were they
Of the 732 reports on the Toyota Yaris, 19.4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Toyota Yaris | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 732 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 142 (19.4%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 11 (1.5%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 147 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 8 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 234% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Toyota Yaris share of that is 732 complaints over 285 runs, 0.07% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Toyota Yaris VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 732 NHTSA complaints from 285 Yaris runs and 23 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Yaris production run has the most complaints?
JTDBT923X71, a 2007 build, with 18 complaints, 3 of them after a crash. The typical Yaris run has 2.6.
Which Yaris years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2007 is heaviest at 4.8 complaints per run and 2014 lightest at 1.
Does the Yaris get more complaints than the Kia Rio?
They are level: 2.6 complaints per production run for the Yaris against 2.6 for the Kia Rio.
How many Yaris complaints involve a crash?
19.4% of 732 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 11 involved a fire.
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