What is the overall risk grade for the 2016 TOYOTA Yaris?

The 2016 TOYOTA Yaris has a risk grade of D. This grade is calculated from 2 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

How many safety recalls does the 2016 TOYOTA Yaris have?

The 2016 TOYOTA Yaris has 2 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

What is the most severe recall for the 2016 TOYOTA Yaris?

The most severe recall for the 2016 TOYOTA Yaris is classified as high. This indicates a serious safety concern that should be addressed promptly.

Is the 2016 TOYOTA Yaris safe to drive?

The 2016 TOYOTA Yaris has 2 open safety recalls. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the TIRES recall for the 2016 TOYOTA Yaris? (Campaign #16V236000)

The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label on your vehicle shows the maximum weight it can safely carry, including any added accessories like roof racks or tow hitches. But on certain 2016 Toyota and Scion models, this label might not be accurate, leading to a misrepresentation of the vehicle's weight capacity. If you load your vehicle with more weight than it's rated for, you could be at risk of a crash, especially on the highway or when towing a trailer. Your Toyota dealer will provide you with a corrected label to replace the old one, free of charge. This is a quick and easy fix that will ensure you're aware of your vehicle's safe weight capacity.

2016 TOYOTA Yaris

2 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.

Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

What Happened

The wire harness in your Yaris's front doors is a crucial part that helps your side air bags deploy properly in a crash. Over time, it can crack and corrode, which could stop the air bags from working as they should.

Risk if Unfixed

If the air bags don't deploy correctly in a crash, you could be at risk of serious injury, especially to your head, neck, and chest.

Free Fix

Your Toyota dealer will replace the wire harness in your front doors, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.

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Original — What Happened

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Yaris vehicles. The wire harnesses for the side air bag sensors located within the front doors may crack and corrode, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the front seat side air bags and the curtain shield air bags.

Original — Risk if Unfixed

In the event of a crash, front seat side air bags and curtain shield air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.

Original — Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wire harness assembly in the front doors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K1F/K0F.

View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Component

TIRES

Manufacturer

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

What Happened

The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label on your vehicle shows the maximum weight it can safely carry, including any added accessories like roof racks or tow hitches. But on certain 2016 Toyota and Scion models, this label might not be accurate, leading to a misrepresentation of the vehicle's weight capacity.

Risk if Unfixed

If you load your vehicle with more weight than it's rated for, you could be at risk of a crash, especially on the highway or when towing a trailer.

Free Fix

Your Toyota dealer will provide you with a corrected label to replace the old one, free of charge. This is a quick and easy fix that will ensure you're aware of your vehicle's safe weight capacity.

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Original — What Happened

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

Original — Risk if Unfixed

An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Original — Remedy

SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16A.

View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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