CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Toyota Yaris has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 258 complaints with NHTSA, including 36 crashes, 6 fires, 47 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (115 reports).
2007 Toyota Yaris recalls
Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants
Frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles were previously replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement inflators use the same design.
Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments
Certain passenger frontal airbag inflators can rupture after years of exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Power window switch may overheat and cause a fire
Some Toyota vehicles may have a power window master switch where grease was inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts during manufacturing.
Most common 2007 Toyota Yaris problems
Problem areas named in the 258 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 115 |
| Suspension | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 |
| Seat Belts | 20 |
| Structure | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 14 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Steering | 11 |
What owners report
I will be answering the questions below in order. I have come across multiple post online of other people who had their axle beam failed. - Rear Axle Beam Broken. - Once the axle beam is broken while driving it can lose control and cause a major accident. - Problem has been confirmed by local service center. - Not sure. - No lights on dash.
The rear axle has failed due to corrosion. Loss of right rear wheel assembly was narrowly avoided. Noticed the wheel was squatting oddly and upon inspection the wheel assembly was nearly removed by hand.
I bought a 2007 Toyota Yaris brand new. It's a one owner car with 216000 miles. 5 years ago, I noticed that the side skirt was rusty near the back wheel. Over time, they rusted out. One month ago, while pulling in at the gas station, I heard a crunch. I felt the drivers side of my car go down as well. Got out and drivers rear wheel was tilted in at the top. The passenger rear wheel was also leaning in at the top. The rear axle was rusted out on the welds. The car was about to crumple up in two. It looks to me like the car had a defect in which water somehow accumulated or ran down the back of that side skirt and rusted it, then the rear axle out. My little economical car is junked out. It ma
Side-impact on the passenger side, car flipped over and landed upside down. Airbags did not deploy
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated while the vehicle was getting inspected, the inspector noticed that the real axle was rusted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
2007 Toyota Yaris questions
Does the 2007 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2007 Toyota Yaris: Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants; Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal; Power window switch may overheat and cause a fire; Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Yaris?
Based on 258 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (115), Suspension (21), Vehicle Speed Control (20).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Toyota Yaris has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.