2016 TOYOTA YARIS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
41
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 TOYOTA YARIS
The 2016 TOYOTA YARIS has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 41 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (2 complaints), Service Brakes (2 complaints), and Structurebody (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 TOYOTA YARIS
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 TOYOTA YARIS, potentially affecting up to 86,630 vehicles.
Recall 19V319000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 43,221 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 19V319000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 43,221 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 16V236000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 94 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
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...
View full details →Recall 16V236000 — TIRES
| 94 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 TOYOTA YARIS
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 TOYOTA YARIS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2016 TOYOTA YARIS
The 2016 TOYOTA YARIS received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 TOYOTA YARIS
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 41 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 TOYOTA YARIS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
T-SB-0013-16 Rev — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: Revision Notice: Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Yaris SD MEX-Prod and iA vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. The Yaris SD and iA are equipped with Smart Start and Remote Keyless Entry. This bulletin details the Techstream key programming process....
T-SB-0040-16 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
TSB: THIS BULLETIN DETAILS THE PROCEDURE FOR LOADING CONFIGURATION DATA (ALSO KNOWN AS AS-BUILT DATA) IN THE ECUS OF THE YARIS SD. WHEN REPLACING ONE OF THE ECUS LISTED BELOW, THE CONFIGURATION DATA MUST BE LOADED INTO THE ECU. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO SWAP ECU'S BETWEEN VEHICLES.
T-SB-0040-16 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: THIS BULLETIN DETAILS THE PROCEDURE FOR LOADING CONFIGURATION DATA (ALSO KNOWN AS AS-BUILT DATA) IN THE ECUS OF THE YARIS SD. WHEN REPLACING ONE OF THE ECUS LISTED BELOW, THE CONFIGURATION DATA MUST BE LOADED INTO THE ECU. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO SWAP ECU'S BETWEEN VEHICLES.
T-SB-0040-16 — ENGINE
TSB: THIS BULLETIN DETAILS THE PROCEDURE FOR LOADING CONFIGURATION DATA (ALSO KNOWN AS AS-BUILT DATA) IN THE ECUS OF THE YARIS SD. WHEN REPLACING ONE OF THE ECUS LISTED BELOW, THE CONFIGURATION DATA MUST BE LOADED INTO THE ECU. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO SWAP ECU'S BETWEEN VEHICLES.
T-SB-0013-16 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"TSB: THE YARIS SD IS EQUIPPED WITH SMART START AND REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY. THIS BULLETIN DETAILS THE TECHSTREAM KEY PROGRAMMING PROCESS. PLEASE FOLLOW THE KEY PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN FOR THE FOLLOWING: SMART ECU REPLACEMENT ENGINE ECU (PCM) REPLACEMENT KEY ERASE PROCEDURE ADDING A...
T-SB-0013-16 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
"TSB: THE YARIS SD IS EQUIPPED WITH SMART START AND REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY. THIS BULLETIN DETAILS THE TECHSTREAM KEY PROGRAMMING PROCESS. PLEASE FOLLOW THE KEY PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN FOR THE FOLLOWING: SMART ECU REPLACEMENT ENGINE ECU (PCM) REPLACEMENT KEY ERASE PROCEDURE ADDING A...
T-SB-0013-16 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
TSB: The Yaris SD is equipped with Smart Start and Remote Keyless Entry. This bulletin details the Techstream key programming process. Please follow the key programming procedures outlined in this bulletin for the following: ? Smart ECU replacement ? Engine ECU (PCM) Replacement ? Key erase procedure ? Adding a...
T-SB-0013-16 — ENGINE
TSB: The Yaris SD is equipped with Smart Start and Remote Keyless Entry. This bulletin details the Techstream key programming process. Please follow the key programming procedures outlined in this bulletin for the following: ? Smart ECU replacement ? Engine ECU (PCM) Replacement ? Key erase procedure ? Adding a...
T-SB-0013-16 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: The Yaris SD is equipped with Smart Start and Remote Keyless Entry. This bulletin details the Techstream key programming process. Please follow the key programming procedures outlined in this bulletin for the following: ? Smart ECU replacement ? Engine ECU (PCM) Replacement ? Key erase procedure ? Adding a...
T-SB-0115-15_REV — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
"TSB: PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) IS A CRITICAL STEP IN SATISFYING OUR NEW CAR CUSTOMERS. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK INDICATES THE FOLLOWING AREAS DESERVE SPECIAL ATTENTION WHEN PERFORMING PDS: CAREFUL INSPECTION FOR PAINT CHIPS/SCRATCHES AND BODY DENTS/DINGS. PROPER OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES (INCLUDING INTERIOR LIGHT, CLOCK, AND RADIO RESET). INTERIOR...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 TOYOTA YARIS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA YARIS
- 2011 TOYOTA YARIS — 31 complaints
- 2012 TOYOTA YARIS — 47 complaints
- 2013 TOYOTA YARIS — 11 complaints
- 2014 TOYOTA YARIS — 3 complaints
- 2015 TOYOTA YARIS — 22 complaints
- 2016 TOYOTA YARIS (current)
- 2017 TOYOTA YARIS — 21 complaints
- 2018 TOYOTA YARIS — 7 complaints
- 2019 TOYOTA YARIS — 43 complaints
- 2020 TOYOTA YARIS — 16 complaints
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