NHTSA has 90 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Toyota Yaris[1]. The air bags group is the largest, with 45 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners raised, starting with the biggest.
- Air Bags. 45 complaints[2]. Owners describe air bags that did not open in a crash, a warning light that stayed on after a repair visit, and dealers who had no parts for recall work.
- Seats. 8 complaints[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe seat track recall work that waited on parts, and worry about how the seat would hold in a crash.
- Electrical System. 7 complaints[6]. Owners describe an ignition area that got hot, a starter that kept running, an engine that shut off, and wiring damage. One story tells of smoke and flames inside the car.
- Visibility/Wiper. 7 complaints[7]. Owners describe window switches that stopped working and recall repairs that were delayed by missing parts.
- Steering. 6 complaints[8]. The sample stories we read were too thin to retell here.
- Speed Control. 6 complaints[9]. Two of these reports mention a crash[9].
- Engine. 5 complaints[10]. No crashes, fires or injuries are tied to this group[10].
- Seat Belts. 4 complaints[11]. The reports mention 4 injuries and 1 crash[11].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2010 Yaris is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (19V741), October 2019. About 928,220 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death.[12]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (18V025), January 2018. About 116,126 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (18V024), January 2018. About 628,018 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death.[14]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (16V340), May 2016. About 1,754,517 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls (15V689), October 2015. About 1,814,284 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (14V168), April 2014. About 1,486,413 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended.[17]
- Seats (14V169), April 2014. About 472,388 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[18]
- Equipment › Other › Labels (10V036), February 2010. About 153,418 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[19]
- Equipment › Other › Labels (10V035), February 2010. About 271,417 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[20]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: 4 DR FWD[22].
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2010 Toyota Yaris with electric motor[23] | 106 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2010 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 296 | 10 |
| 2008 | 247 | 10 |
| 2009 | 103 | 10 |
| 2010 | 90 | 9 |
| 2011 | 25 | 3 |
| 2012 | 35 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | 15 | 4 |
| 2016 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 | 31 | 3 |
| 2018 | 12 | 1 |
| 2019 | 26 | 3 |
| 2020 | 10 | 1 |
NHTSA's counts for the Yaris show 90 complaints and 9 recalls for 2010[3]. Among the 14 model years listed, 10 have fewer complaints than 2010 and 3 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2014 (3) and the most are for 2007 (296)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2010 Yaris?
The 2010 Yaris draws 90 complaints, and 12 of them mention a crash[1]. Air bags stand out as the largest group at 45 complaints[2]. Some stories we read are about waiting for recall parts, so check the Recalls section on this page. No deaths are reported in the complaints[1]. Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide and not a verdict.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Toyota Yaris?
- Air bags lead with 45 complaints[2]. Seats follow with 8[5], then the electrical system and visibility/wiper groups with 7 each[6][7].
- Does the 2010 Toyota Yaris have recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 9 recalls for 2010[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.
- Is the 2010 Toyota Yaris reliable?
- NHTSA has 90 complaints on file, with 0 deaths reported[1]. Complaints are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so use them as one signal.
- How good is the gas mileage on the 2010 Toyota Yaris?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Which year of the Toyota Yaris is best?
- See the by-year comparison on this page. The 2010 model has 90 complaints on file[3].
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Toyota Yaris
Compare all model years of the Toyota Yaris
Other Toyota models from 2010
- 2010 Toyota 4Runner
- 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
- 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2010 Toyota Prius
- 2010 Toyota Tacoma
Similar cars from 2010: subcompact cars
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 90 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Toyota Yaris (12 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 13 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 45 complaints name the air bags component group (8 crashes, 0 fires, 7 injuries, median mileage at failure 38,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Yaris model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Yaris, 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 29 city / 36 highway / 32 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 8 complaints name the seats component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 58,290). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 36). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the speed control component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 23,050). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 63,839). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the seat belts component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 19V741, filed October 17, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 18V025, filed January 9, 2018: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 18V024, filed January 9, 2018: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V340, filed May 23, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V689, filed October 22, 2015: Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V168, filed April 9, 2014: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V169, filed April 9, 2014: Seats. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V036, filed February 3, 2010: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V035, filed February 3, 2010: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Yaris, 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 29 city / 35 highway / 31 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2010 Toyota Yaris with electric motor: rated 106 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, YARIS 2DR HATCH FWD CE: length 151 in, width 67 in, height 60 in, wheelbase 97 in, curb weight 2,299 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, YARIS 4DR HATCH FWD LE/RS: length 151 in, width 67 in, height 60 in, wheelbase 97 in, curb weight 2,361 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, YARIS 4DR SEDAN FWD: length 169 in, width 67 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 100 in, curb weight 2,315 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov