repaired · 2021 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 Toyota YarisProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 258 owner complaints about the 2007 Toyota Yaris, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 10 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 15, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Toyota Yaris has problems
258 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
112Air bags26 crash/fire/injury
21Suspension
20Seat belts4 crash/fire/injury
19Vehicle speed control
19Structure
16Service brakes, hydraulic
15Electrical system
14Service brakes
11Power train
7217 other systems15 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 112 | 26 |
| Suspension | 21 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 20 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 19 | 7 |
| Structure | 19 | 6 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 16 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 2 |
| Power train | 11 | 0 |
| 17 other systems | 72 | 15 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2007 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 · 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.
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.
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…
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repaired · 2016 Q2
Seats
Risk. If the spring breaks, the seat may not lock in position.
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 · 2015 Q1
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
96kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 49 air bags complaints. 57% were reported before 100,000 miles.
8under 30k miles28under 100k miles21100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 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
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Toyota Yaris safety ratings
2007 Toyota Yaris 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Toyota Yaris, and the recalls they led to.
- Power Window Master Switch FireLed to recall 12V-491
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Power Window Master Switch FireNo recall
In owners' words
What Yaris owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Since Toyota replaced the air bags as part of the airbag recall back in 2019 in my 2007 Toyota Yaris (VIN: [XXX]), the airbag signs always stayed on; I'm just worried if this prevents the airbags to deploy in case of a crash. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5…
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the air bag warning light and "Passenger Air Bag Turned Off" warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V741000 (Air…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA YARIS. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS) BY MOSSY TOYOTA (4555 MISSION BAY DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109, [PHONE]), THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED…
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