2007 Toyota Yaris Reliability
The 2007 Toyota Yaris has 296 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and service brakes. Compared with nearby Yaris model years (2006–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Yaris's typical year, while the 2009 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
296
NHTSA owner complaints
10
Recall campaigns
41
Complaints citing a crash
6
Complaints citing a fire
2007 Toyota Yaris complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 model year, filed between 2006 and 2024. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 132 | 45% |
| Service brakes | 40 | 14% |
| Suspension | 24 | 8% |
| Body structure | 23 | 8% |
| Seat belts | 20 | 7% |
| Speed control / throttle | 20 | 7% |
| Electrical system | 16 | 5% |
| Steering | 13 | 4% |
2007 Toyota Yaris recalls
10 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2007 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09V031000 | Jan 29, 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… |
| 09V223000 | Jun 15, 2009 | Equipment — other / labels | Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from September 1, 2005 to May 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor… |
| 10V036000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment — other / labels | Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying… |
| 12V491000 | Oct 10, 2012 | Visibility / wipers — power window devices and controls | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of… |
| 14V168000 | Apr 9, 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… |
| 14V169000 | Apr 9, 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… |
| 15V689000 | Oct 22, 2015 | Visibility / wipers — 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… |
| 16V340000 | May 23, 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,… |
| 17V006000 | Jan 9, 2017 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | 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,… |
| 19V741000 | Oct 17, 2019 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | 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… |
How the 2007 compares with nearby Yaris years
Verdicts compare these Yaris model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 5 | Air bags | Too few reports |
| 2007 (this page) | 296 | 10 | Air bags | Avoid |
| 2008 | 247 | 10 | Air bags | Caution |
| 2009 | 103 | 10 | Air bags | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2007 Toyota Yaris
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Suspension: listen for clunks over bumps, look for leaking struts and uneven tire wear.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 10 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2007 Toyota Yaris reliability FAQ
Is the 2007 Toyota Yaris reliable?
The 2007 Toyota Yaris has 296 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and service brakes. Compared with nearby Yaris model years (2006–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Yaris's typical year, while the 2009 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2007 Toyota Yaris problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Toyota Yaris are air bags (132), service brakes (40), suspension (24), body structure (23). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2007 Toyota Yaris have recalls?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2007 Toyota Yaris, including 09V031000 (seat belts — front / retractor) and 09V223000 (equipment — other / labels). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2007 Toyota Yaris compare with the 2006 and 2008 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2006 has 5 complaints and 5 recalls (too few reports); the 2008 has 247 complaints and 10 recalls (caution). The 2007 has 296 complaints and 10 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2007 Toyota Yaris?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2007 Yaris, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.