2012 Toyota Yaris Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 51%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Toyota Yaris, 51% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On my way home, a 70's truck hit my left side, the airbag came out blind me and made lost control of the vehicule. Is a miracle that im alive. Happened at pr132 km0.4 guayanilla pr 00656.”
NHTSA complaint #11337592, filed 2020-07, 163,600 miles“The car was hit in the front passenger corner by a car doing approximately 45 MPH. The 2012 4 door Yaris was making a left turn onto a side street when struck. The Yaris airbags did not deploy. None of them. This model has dual front side-mounted airbags and front and rear head airbags.”
NHTSA complaint #10586651, filed 2014-05, 46,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owned a 2012 Toyota Yaris. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact struck something in the road. As a result, the vehicle drove off the road and crashed into a tree. None of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was totaled and was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was later retrieved by the insurance company. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags). The manufacturer and the dealer were not made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11002869, filed 2017-07, 65,000 miles“Takata recall - called my Toyota dealer walnut creek california. They said no replacement parts available until june or july, in 2 or 3 months. Told me not to let anyone sit in passenger seat until then. Could not tell me if other Toyota dealers had parts. I called Toyota dealer in concord, ca. Explained my reason for calling. They put me on hold for 10 minutes, then disconnected me.”
NHTSA complaint #10970594, filed 2017-04“I was driving a 2012 yaris when I was in an accident that totaled the vehicles. I was hospitalized for 3 weeks which I believe the airbags had played a major role in the seriousness of the injuries I sustained but not sure how to prove that they failed to protect me and possible they made things worse with the scar across my forehead from being sliced open needing numerous staples as well as shattered pelvis. Is there any way by looking at the pictures can you tell me if the air bags did their job”
NHTSA complaint #11463081, filed 2022-05Related recalls
- 19V741000Oct 17, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix…Covers: Toyota Yaris 2007–2012, Corolla 2003–2013, Lexus SC430 2002–2010 +14 more
- 18V025000Jan 9, 2018On January 9, 2018, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 14,585 model year 2010-2012 Yaris vehicles ever…Covers: Toyota Yaris 2010–2012, Corolla Matrix 2003–2008, Pontiac Vibe 2010
- 17V006000Jan 9, 2017Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350…Covers: Toyota Yaris 2007–2009, 2012, Lexus IS 250 2006–2009, 2012, IS 350 2006–2009, 2012 +11 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
- 10129146Jan 8, 2018Dealer Package: January 8, 2018 A watermark has been added to the Dealer Letter to indicate that F0B expired on December 31, 2017 LSC Expired on December 31, 2017.
- 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.
- 10111379Apr 21, 2015DL: The front passenger seat assembly is equipped with sensors for the occupant classification system which are used to control the operation of supplemental restraint systems…
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 2012 Toyota Yaris
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Toyota Yaris
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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