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2012 TOYOTA YARIS Safety Overview

The 2012 TOYOTA YARIS has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 5 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
  • Structure
  • Steering:electric power assist system

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for TOYOTA YARIS owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2012 TOYOTA YARIS 19V741000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-20...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 19V741000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/17/2019
2012 TOYOTA YARIS 18V025000

On January 9, 2018, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified NHTSA that they ar...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 18V025000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/9/2018
2012 TOYOTA YARIS 17V006000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corol...

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 17V006000: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/9/2017
2012 TOYOTA YARIS 15V134000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Yaris...

If the vehicles are equipped with a headliner that does not meet the impact requirements, there is an increased risk of occupantl injury in the event of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 15V134000: If the vehicles are equipped with a headliner that does not meet the impact... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/9/2015
2012 TOYOTA YARIS 13V292000

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 21, 2011, through ...

If the power steering assistance shuts off, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 13V292000: If the power steering assistance shuts off, the driver may have difficulty... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 7/3/2013

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.