repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2006 Toyota YarisProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2006 Toyota Yaris, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-689 the manufacturer reports only 46% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 10, 2016. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Toyota Yaris has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes
1Steering1 crash/fire/injury
1Wheels1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2006 Toyota Yaris recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch…
repaired · 2016 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Seats
Risk. If the spring breaks, the seat may not lock in position.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Front: retractor
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT, THE GAS GENERATED MAY AFFECT THE SOUND INSULATORS.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Yaris year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Yaris median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Toyota Yaris, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Yaris owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE…
I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN DECEMBER 2006 IN PUERTO RICO. I NEEDED A CAR TO VISIT MY FATHER WHO CURRENTLY LIVES THERE. DURING 2007 THROUGH 2012, I VISITED HIM APPROXIMATELY FIVE TIMES AND DROVE THE CAR. IN 2013, I DECIDED TO BRING THE CAR TO VIRGINIA, US. I BOUGHT THE 2006 YARIS TOYOTA TO THE US WITH…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA YARIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED; HOWEVER, THEY FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE…
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