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2011 Toyota Yaris Problems

Compared with other Toyota Yaris years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

0/100 0.1× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
25filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
53,371miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
31 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl FWD · 29 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Toyota Yaris (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2011 Toyota Yaris. The part named most often is air bags, with 21 complaints (84% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and electrical system (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 53,371 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 8 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 167 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Compared with the other 5 Toyota Yaris model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall this recall has been known since may 23, 2016 yet we only received a recall notice at the beginning of january 2017,and no fix is available for the takata air bag inflators on our vehicle. (making this vehicle dangerous far worse then any vehicle without a air bag system). We purchased this vehicle for its safety , but it is not safe. And Toyota has no fix for the issue.. …”

NHTSA complaint #10946812, filed 2017-01, 45,000 miles

Suspension: “I have Toyota Yaris sedan 2011. I buy this car in the dealer Toyota bayamon pr I feel the car very slippery and uncomfortable. When the mechanic check he tell me this car do not have ABS ESC ect. Just have 2 air bags in front. When we check the VIN said this car supposed have ABS and all safety system but when we check no have nothing. Just 2 air bags.”

NHTSA complaint #10650351, filed 2014-10, 77,000 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Yaris. While the front passenger seat was occupied, the front passenger air bag was deactivated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor failed due to the weight in the passenger seat being too heavy. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10944152, filed 2017-01, 35,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 45,000 and 77,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 53,371 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2013201420161020172018201920212023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Toyota Yaris. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Yaris · sedan FWDnot rated———4 · 13.0% risk
Yaris · hatchback FWDnot rated———4 · 14.0% risk
Yaris · hatchback FWDnot rated———4 · 14.0% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Toyota Yaris version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Yaris FWD1.5L 4-cyl4-speed automatic293431$2,150
Yaris FWD1.5L 4-cyl5-speed manual293531$2,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2011 Toyota Yaris → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 167 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 167 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Yaris

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2020106,0001535—Not enough data
20192613,516353413 · FewerFalling
20171516,7503433—Falling
2016534,2502433—Not enough data
20151535,0004433—Falling
2013935,0001433—Not enough data
20123566,500543311 · FewerFalling
20112553,3713—310 · FewerStable
20109030,7669—3270 · MoreFalling
20099239,20010—3278 · MoreFalling
200821856,95010—3288 · MoreStable
200725868,00010—32Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2006511,0805———Not enough data

All Toyota Yaris model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Toyota Yaris have?

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2011 Toyota Yaris as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Toyota Yaris is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 21 complaints (84% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.

Has the 2011 Toyota Yaris been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Toyota Yaris get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Toyota Yaris (Yaris, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 31 mpg combined, 29 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Toyota Yaris reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 53,371 miles and the middle half falls between 45,000 and 77,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.