2016 Toyota Yaris recalls and problems

The 2016 Toyota Yaris has 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 0

Injuries / deaths

3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2016 Toyota Yaris vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2016 Toyota Yaris recalls

Recall 19V-319: Air Bags, Electrical System

Reported Apr 23, 2019 · 43,221 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 16V-236: Equipment, Tires

Reported Apr 22, 2016 · 94 vehicles affected · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Problem: 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."

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

Fix: 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.

2016 Toyota Yaris problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	2
Structure	2
Service Brakes	2
Electrical System	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 36,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2016 Toyota Yaris complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Sep 8, 2021

My acelerator pedal is so small and I had almost an accident because during a trip my foot got stuck underneat the pedal, I was able to remove at time but it was hard to change to the brakes cause it took like a second to remove my foot, also sometimes I need to speed faster to change a lane to avoid a sudden stop and my foot just jump from the pedal to underneat it, that pedal is a danger and is a probably cause of an accident. Is the size of maybe a little laptop mouse instead to be a full pedal going from the floor to the top.

Air Bags · at 70,000 miles · reported Jun 19, 2019

Was in a car accident in december of 2018 and air bags didn't deploy. Went to the dealership and they said they couldn't help. Entire sensor of the front were torn off and still didn't deploy. My sister was seriously injured. She was driving and crashed at 35mph on a city streer and crash into a stop light and sign because someone took a red on her green and she swerved to not hit anyone.

Structure · at 32,000 miles · reported Sep 9, 2018

I drove from richmond ca to los angeles round trip. On my return trip, I heard a loud sound and when I saw my passenger's side mirror, it looked like my rear bumper was going to fall. The bumper was flapping vigorously. Soon after, my passenger's side was doing the same thing. I still had 100 miles to go on my trip. The rear bumper seems poorly designed and not secure. I do not trust this car on long distance trips. I'm a disappointed buyer.

Air Bags · at 10,000 miles · reported Oct 3, 2016

The contact owned a 2016 toyota yaris. The contact stated that after becoming dizzy and attempting to pull over at 55 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a cracked sternum that required medical attention. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The failure mileage was 10,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Toyota Yaris: 19V-319 (air bags, electrical system), 16V-236 (equipment, tires). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Toyota Yaris?

Owners report air bags problems most often (2 reports), followed by structure (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 36,500 miles.

Are Toyota recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.