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2006 TOYOTA Yaris

5 recalls Risk Grade: D+ Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #16V340000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The passenger front air bag in your vehicle is designed to inflate in a crash to protect you. Unfortunately, some of these air bags may have a faulty part that can rupture, releasing sharp metal fragments.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator ruptures, you could be seriously injured or even killed by sharp metal fragments flying towards you in a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator or the entire air bag assembly at no cost to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).
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High Priority #14V168000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The airbag module in your steering column is connected to the driver's airbag by a special cable that can get damaged when you turn your steering wheel.
Risk if Unfixed
If this cable gets damaged, your airbag might not deploy in a crash, which could leave you at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the spiral cable assembly with a new one free of charge. Keep an eye on your mail for a recall notice, and schedule the repair when you get it.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
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High Priority #09V031000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The seat belt pretensioners in your Yaris are designed to tighten your seat belts in a severe frontal impact. They're located under the front seats, near a foam pad that helps reduce noise when you drive.
Risk if Unfixed
If a severe impact triggers the pretensioners, the foam pads could catch fire, which could lead to a post-crash fire that puts you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will remove the foam pads under the pretensioners for free. This will prevent the risk of a fire in the event of a severe impact, and the repair is free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 134,895 MY 2006-2007 YARIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO BE ACTIVATED IN RESPONSE TO A SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT. WHEN THE SENSOR DETECTS A SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT, THE FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE QUICKLY DRAWN BACK BY THE RETRACTORS SO THAT THE BELTS SNUGLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANTS. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN A CENTER PILLAR SOUND INSULATOR LOCATED UNDERNEATH EACH FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT, THE GAS GENERATED MAY AFFECT THE SOUND INSULATORS. IN THE WORST CASE, IF THE SOUND INSULATORS IGNITE, THIS CONDITION WILL RESULT IN A POST-COLLISION FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE MODIFICATION WILL ENTAIL REMOVAL OF THE SMALL URETHANE CENTER PILLAR SOUND INSULATORS (SPONGE) UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
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Moderate #15V689000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The Power Window Master Switch in your vehicle is a critical part that controls all your power windows. It's the part that lets you roll up and down your windows with the touch of a button. In some 2006-2011 models, the switch might not have been properly greased, which could lead to problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the switch isn't well-lubricated, dirt and water can seep in and cause a short circuit. This could cause the switch to overheat, melt, and even spark a fire. This is especially concerning because it could happen while you're driving or when you're parked in an enclosed space.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will check the Power Window Master Switch and apply a lubricant if it's not already done. If they find any issues, they'll replace the switch's circuit board at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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 assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
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Low Priority #14V169000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The springs in the seat rails of your Yaris or Scion xD are the metal pieces that keep your driver's seat and passenger seat from shifting around while you're driving. In older models, these springs may wear out and break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the spring breaks, your seat won't stay locked in place. In a crash, the seat could move, increasing the risk of injury to you or a passenger.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will inspect the seat rail and replace it with a new one if necessary - all at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification with more details, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you can.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 22, 2005, through May 12, 2010, and 2008-2010 Scion xD vehicles manufactured April 4, 2007, through May 12, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the springs used for the seat rails on the driver's seat and the seat rails of the front passenger seat of three-door models may break.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the spring breaks, the seat may not lock in position. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could move increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat rail, and replace it with a new one, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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Browse by Component

AIR BAGS
2 recalls
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall

Other TOYOTA Yaris Years

2020
1 recall
2019
3 recalls
2018
1 recall
2017
3 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
1 recall
2013
1 recall
2012
5 recalls
2011
3 recalls
2010
9 recalls
2009
10 recalls
2008
10 recalls
2007
10 recalls

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