2012 Toyota Yaris Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,002miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Toyota Yaris, 6% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,002 miles.
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.
“My problem is with the rear hatch glass has blown out twice with no understanding how it could of happened both times was with the vehicle in a parked situation no pressure on the glass the second time my wife and dog were inside the car waiting for me in the afternoon to pick me up from work the first time it occurred it was just parked no one in it and it happened in the morning time and just shattered my wife said when it blew it was like a bomb going off the sound was very loud there was nothing against the glass in either incident this had cost me 375.00 dollars the first time and I…”
NHTSA complaint #11079924, filed 2018-03, 80,000 miles“Major windshield glare. Not sure if it's the angle of the windshield, the brushed-plastic type dash that seems highly reflective, or a combination of the two... But when sunlight hits the dashboard, it creates a glare on the windshield. Depending on the angle of the sun, it can become extremely difficult to see through and poses a high risk at anything in a shaded area (like driving from sunny road through shaded patch). The glare is noticeable in low light and at night when passing street lamps/traffic lights. On a scale of 1-10... …”
NHTSA complaint #10515391, filed 2013-06, 3 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10132742Jul 29, 2014Tech Tip: Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
- 10131993Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10132136Oct 23, 2013The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
- 10132269Jul 25, 2013Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
- 10133668Jun 5, 2013Some 2012 ? 2013 model year Yaris Hatchback vehicles may exhibit a condition where a piece of foam that fits between the instrument panel and the windshield may come loose. Parts…
- 10074178Jun 5, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061584Jun 5, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Toyota Yaris
18 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
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.
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