2006 Toyota Yaris Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 80%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,160miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Toyota Yaris, 80% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,160 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 approximately 6k miles in march 2013. In may 2013, the sensor controlling the air bags turned on and I it was unable to pass state inspection. The week after, while I was driving to work, the car lost all of the brakes functionality. …”
NHTSA complaint #10513379, filed 2013-05, 10,000 miles“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 caught fire. The contact was injured. A police and fire report was taken. The vehicle was towed to a storage facility. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10320736, filed 2010-03, 12,160 miles“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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10894752, filed 2016-08Related recalls
- 16V340000May 23, 2016Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla…Covers: Toyota Yaris 2006–2011, Lexus IS 250 2006–2011, IS 350 2006–2011 +11 more
- 14V168000Apr 9, 2014Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors…Covers: Toyota Yaris 2006–2010, RAV4 2006–2008, Highlander 2008–2010 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10227898Nov 23, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10217806Jul 28, 2022CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
- 10217804Jul 28, 2022CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Toyota?s…
- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10132410Jul 20, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year Avanza vehicles. Some hazardous material treatment and handling…
- 10131852Mar 8, 2017Dealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
- 10131851Mar 8, 2017Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
- 10131961Jan 14, 2014Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury…
- 10132055Nov 4, 2013Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 27% |
| 2016 | 2 | 40% |
| 2015 | 5 | 33% |
| 2013 | 3 | 33% |
| 2012 | 18 | 51% |
| 2011 | 21 | 84% |
| 2010 | 45 | 50% |
| 2009 | 44 | 48% |
| 2008 | 107 | 49% |
| 2007 | 112 | 43% |
| 2006 | 4 | 80% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Yaris
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology