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recalls
The Toyota Yaris has 23 recalls covering 11.0 million vehicles as reported; model year 2007 is covered by the most (12). The 2020 Toyota Yaris earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 1 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; air bags is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
23
Most for 2007: 12
Units affected
11.0M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2020
Complaints, 12 mo
1
-66.7% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
13 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2020
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 DR · FWD | 13.0% risk | |||
| 2019 | 5 HB · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 13.6% risk | |
| 2018 | 5 HB · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 13.6% risk | |
| 2017 | 5 HB · FWD | 13.6% risk | |||
| 2016 | 5 HB · FWD | 13.6% risk | |||
| 2015 | 5 HB · FWD | 13.6% risk | |||
| 2014 | 5 HB · FWD | 13.6% risk | |||
| 2013 | 5 HB · FWD | 13.6% risk | |||
| 2012 | 4 DR · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 17.6% risk |
| 2012 | 5 HB · FWD | 13.6% risk | |||
| 2011 | 3 HB · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.0% risk |
| 2011 | 4 DR · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.0% risk |
| 2011 | 5 HB · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.0% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Toyota Yaris, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
1 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags367
- Vehicle speed control72
- Electrical system70
- Service brakes63
- Structure52
- Suspension52
- Steering39
- Complaints
- 810
- Crashes reported
- 160
- Fires reported
- 15
- People injured
- 173
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Toyota Yaris by component
- Air bags6 · 5.49M units
- Equipment6 · 457K units
- Suspension2 · 3,332 units
- Visibility2 · 4.33M units
- Electrical system1 · 43K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 31K units
- Seat belts1 · 135K units
- Seats1 · 472K units
Toyota Yaris recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2020 Toyota Yaris recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2020 Toyota Yaris. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Toyota Yaris have?
23 recalls cover the Toyota Yaris, for 11.0 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (6 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2020 Toyota Yaris?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 13.0% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Toyota Yaris?
Air bags: named in 367 of the 810 safety complaints about the Toyota Yaris, then vehicle speed control (72). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.