Total Complaints
9 filings
TOYOTA YARIS · model year
2006 TOYOTA YARIS
9 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash reports, and 5 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006TOYOTAYARIS carries 9 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 6 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2006 YARIS is air bags with 3 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic (2) and steering (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 5 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 51 investigation files overlapping the 2006 YARIS, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
9
Complaints
6
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
6 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
Recalls (5)
09V03100029/01/2009
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 134,895 MY 2006-2007 YARIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO BE ACTIVATED IN RESPONSE TO A SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT. WHEN THE SENSOR DETECTS A SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT, THE FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE QUICKLY DRAWN BACK BY THE RE
16V34000023/05/2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 20
15V68900022/10/2015
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vib
14V16800009/04/2014
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module
14V16900009/04/2014
SEATS
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 22, 2005, through May 12, 2010, and 2008-2010 Scion xD vehicles manufactured April 4, 2007, through May 12, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the springs used for the seat rails on the driver's seat and the seat rails
Recent Complaints
20160810AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
20130524SERVICE BRAKES
I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN DECEMBER 2006 IN PUERTO RICO. I NEEDED A CAR TO VISIT MY FATHER WHO CURRENTLY LIVES THERE. DURING 2007 THROUGH 2012, I VISITED HIM APPROXIMATELY FIVE TIMES AND DROVE THE CAR. IN 2013, I DECIDED TO BRING THE CAR TO VIRGINIA, US. I BOUGHT THE 2006 YARIS TOYOTA TO THE US WITH APPROXIMATELY 6K MILES IN MARCH 2013. IN MAY 2013, THE SENSOR CONTROLLING THE AIR BAGS TURNED ON AND I IT WAS UNABLE TO PASS STATE INSPECTION. THE WEEK AFTER, WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, THE CAR LOST ALL OF THE BRAKES FUNCTIONALITY. I HAD TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKES IN THIS CAR OR ELSE HAVE AN ACCIDENT. OVERALL BETWEEN THE SENSOR AND NEW BRAKES IT IS COSTING OVER $1300. IN TWO MONTHS OF DRIVING THE CAR FROM FREDERICKSBURG VIRGINIA TO SPRINGFIELD VIRGINIA, THE MILEAGE USED WAS ABOUT 4K EXTRA. IN ESSENCE; THE CAR WITH ONLY 10K, AND IS AT HOME WHILE I THINK OF WHAT TO DO WITH THIS CAR. THE CAR IS PAID OFF AND A CAR ON ONLY 10K MILES SHOULD NOT HAVE SO MANY ISSUES. TOYOTA SAID IT CA
Mileage: 10,000
20130524AIR BAGS
I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN DECEMBER 2006 IN PUERTO RICO. I NEEDED A CAR TO VISIT MY FATHER WHO CURRENTLY LIVES THERE. DURING 2007 THROUGH 2012, I VISITED HIM APPROXIMATELY FIVE TIMES AND DROVE THE CAR. IN 2013, I DECIDED TO BRING THE CAR TO VIRGINIA, US. I BOUGHT THE 2006 YARIS TOYOTA TO THE US WITH APPROXIMATELY 6K MILES IN MARCH 2013. IN MAY 2013, THE SENSOR CONTROLLING THE AIR BAGS TURNED ON AND I IT WAS UNABLE TO PASS STATE INSPECTION. THE WEEK AFTER, WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, THE CAR LOST ALL OF THE BRAKES FUNCTIONALITY. I HAD TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKES IN THIS CAR OR ELSE HAVE AN ACCIDENT. OVERALL BETWEEN THE SENSOR AND NEW BRAKES IT IS COSTING OVER $1300. IN TWO MONTHS OF DRIVING THE CAR FROM FREDERICKSBURG VIRGINIA TO SPRINGFIELD VIRGINIA, THE MILEAGE USED WAS ABOUT 4K EXTRA. IN ESSENCE; THE CAR WITH ONLY 10K, AND IS AT HOME WHILE I THINK OF WHAT TO DO WITH THIS CAR. THE CAR IS PAID OFF AND A CAR ON ONLY 10K MILES SHOULD NOT HAVE SO MANY ISSUES. TOYOTA SAID IT CA
Mileage: 10,000
20100601CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
I HIT A DEER GOING BETWEEN 40 AND 50 MPH AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Mileage: 48,000
20100318CrashFireSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA YARIS . WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED; HOWEVER, THEY FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A STORAGE FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A TOYOTA INVESTIGATOR WHO ADVISED THE HIM BY MAIL THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DONT DEPLOY UNLESS THE CONTACT WAS NOT APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AT 12160.
Mileage: 12,160
20100318CrashFireAIR BAGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA YARIS . WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED; HOWEVER, THEY FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A STORAGE FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A TOYOTA INVESTIGATOR WHO ADVISED THE HIM BY MAIL THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DONT DEPLOY UNLESS THE CONTACT WAS NOT APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AT 12160.
Mileage: 12,160
20090224CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA YARIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND SPUN THREE TO FOUR TIMES UNCONTROLLABLY INTO THE MEDIAN. THE DRIVER STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES WERE FLATTENED. THE TIRE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS OR INJURIES AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER TIRES WERE PUNCTURED, WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE LEAKAGE. IN ADDITION, THE RIMS WERE DAMAGED. THE TIRES AND RIMS WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 5,000.
Mileage: 5,000
20090224CrashSTEERING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA YARIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND SPUN THREE TO FOUR TIMES UNCONTROLLABLY INTO THE MEDIAN. THE DRIVER STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES WERE FLATTENED. THE TIRE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS OR INJURIES AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER TIRES WERE PUNCTURED, WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE LEAKAGE. IN ADDITION, THE RIMS WERE DAMAGED. THE TIRES AND RIMS WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 5,000.
Mileage: 5,000
20090224CrashWHEELS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA YARIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND SPUN THREE TO FOUR TIMES UNCONTROLLABLY INTO THE MEDIAN. THE DRIVER STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES WERE FLATTENED. THE TIRE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS OR INJURIES AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER TIRES WERE PUNCTURED, WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE LEAKAGE. IN ADDITION, THE RIMS WERE DAMAGED. THE TIRES AND RIMS WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 5,000.
Mileage: 5,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2006 TOYOTA YARIS have?▼
The 2006 TOYOTA YARIS has 9 NHTSA complaints, 6 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2006 TOYOTA YARIS?▼
Yes, the 2006 TOYOTA YARIS has 5 recall(s). The most common affected component is SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 TOYOTA YARIS?▼
The most-complained component for the 2006 TOYOTA YARIS is AIR BAGS with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and STEERING.
Is the 2006 TOYOTA YARIS safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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