2012 Toyota YARIS - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2012 Toyota Yaris has not been rated for overall safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, it received a 4-star rating for rollover protection. This model comes equipped with standard electronic stability control. It does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems.

In terms of issues, there have been 35 complaints reported for this vehicle. Additionally, there have been 5 recalls issued for the 2012 Toyota Yaris. It's important for owners to stay informed about these recalls and address them promptly to ensure the safety and reliability of their vehicle.

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Complaint Count

35

Recall Count

5

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2012 Toyota Yaris 4 DR FWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2012 Toyota Yaris 4 DR FWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2012 Toyota Yaris 4 DR FWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2012 Toyota Yaris 4 DR FWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2007 Score 2012 Score 2020 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 4 Not Rated 5
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 4 Not Rated 4

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2007 Score 2012 Score 2020 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 3 Not Rated 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 3 Not Rated 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2007 Score 2012 Score 2020 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated 4 4
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5

Complaints for the 2012 Toyota YARIS

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"i was driving a 2012 yaris when i was in an accident that totaled the vehicles. i was hospitalized for 3 weeks which i believe the airbags had played a major role in the seriousness of the injuries i sustained but not sure how to prove that they failed to protect me and possible they made things worse with the scar across my forehead from being sliced open needing numerous staples as well as shattered pelvis. is there any way by looking at the pictures can you tell me if the air bags did their job"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-11-07
Complaint:
"[xxx] on june 3,17 was in a fatal auto collions that costed her life.the auto was towed to hays towing in san bernadino ca. at:5486 industrial pkwy. san bernardino ca 92407. police report [xxx]*dt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tt*jb"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-03-06
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owned a 2012 toyota yaris. the contact stated that while driving down the hill at 40 mph, lost control and crashed into the tree in front. all the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted and was not made aware of the failure. the contact sustained several bruises and suffered from chest congestion that required medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-04-11
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota yaris. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue on 3/24/2017 and 6/7/2017 and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2019-03-11
Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2012 toyota yaris. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags) on january 9, 2017, but the contact received the interim recall notice less than two weeks ago. motorworld toyota (150 motorworld dr #4, wilkes-barre, pa 18702, (866) 652-1257) stated that the contact would need to wait for a second letter because the remedy and parts were not available. in addition, the recall notice stated that a loaner vehicle would be provided in the interim until the remedy and parts were supplied to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted to determine if a loaner was available and when the remedy and parts would be supplied to the dealer. the contact was uncertain as to when the vehicle would be repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-06-11
Complaint:
"my car was in wreck that totalled the car out and the airbags did not deploy"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-04-10
Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owned a 2012 toyota yaris. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact struck something in the road. as a result, the vehicle drove off the road and crashed into a tree. none of the air bags deployed. a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. the vehicle was totaled and was towed to a tow yard. the vehicle was later retrieved by the insurance company. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags). the manufacturer and the dealer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 65,000."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-07-10
Complaint:
"i received a safety recall letter in the mail; the letter stated that there is an issue with my airbag inflators. i tried contacting a few toyota dealerships, and they made my issue, and more importantly, my safety, seem like it was not their number one priority. they told me that they would have to order new parts but that would take two months. if they received it earlier they said they would give me a call. several months have gone by, and i haven't received a call. my nearest dealership, bredemann toyota @ (847) 655-1435 has not call me back for 3 months or so. i received this letter back in january, and it is nearly july. almost half a year has gone by, and my safety has been at risk every single day. please contact me at [xxx] or [xxx] as soon as possible. i do not want to risk my life for any longer because of a dealership's carelessness. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-07-03
Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2012 toyota yaris. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-03-02
Complaint:
"takata recall - called my toyota dealer walnut creek california. they said no replacement parts available until june or july, in 2 or 3 months. told me not to let anyone sit in passenger seat until then. could not tell me if other toyota dealers had parts. i called toyota dealer in concord, ca. explained my reason for calling. they put me on hold for 10 minutes, then disconnected me."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2017-04-04

Recalls for the 2012 Toyota YARIS

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4runner, 2003-2006 tundra, 2003-2013 corolla, 2009-2010 corolla matrix, 2004-2005 rav4, 2002-2007 sequoia, 2011-2013 sienna, 2008-2012 scion xb, 2008-2009 lexus is-f, 2007-2012 yaris and lexus es350, 2010-2017 lexus gx460, 2002-2010 lexus sc430, 2006-2012 lexus is250 and is350 and 2010-2015 lexus is250c and is350c vehicles. these vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. the inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling."
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2019-10-17
Recall:
"on january 9, 2018, toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) notified nhtsa that they are recalling 14,585 model year 2010-2012 yaris vehicles ever registered in the states of alaska, arizona, arkansas, colorado, connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north carolina, north dakota, ohio, oklahoma, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, and wyoming. as of january 30, 2018, toyota is additionally recalling 3,347 model year 2010 pontiac vibe vehicles located in states listed above. also included in this recall filing is 98,194 model year 2003-2008 toyota corolla matrix vehicles, located throughout the u.s., that previously received a “like-for-like” interim air bag inflator replacement. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag..."
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are G0R (Zone B), and H0A (Zone C), J0A (Matrix Zone A), J0A (Matrix Zone A), J0A (Matrix Zone A).

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2018-01-09
Recall:
"toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2012 toyota 4runner, corolla, corolla matrix, sienna, yaris, scion xb, lexus es350, gx460, is-f, is250, is350, is250c, is350c, and lexus lfa 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 2009 toyota corolla, corolla matrix, yaris, yaris hb, scion xb, pontiac vibe, lexus, es350, is250, is350, and is-f 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." additionally, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, toyota is recalling certain 2006-2008 lexus is250 and..."
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion 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 February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), H0A (Toyota Zone C), GLG (Lexus Zone A), GLH (Lexus Zone B) and HLA (Lexus Zone C).

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2017-01-09

TOYOTA Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

TOYOTA ranks 3 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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