2012 Toyota Yaris
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2012 Toyota Yaris.
Recalls on the 2012 Toyota Yaris
Air bags: inflator module
These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same…
Air bags: inflator module
On January 9, 2018, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 14,585 model year 2010-2012…
Air bags: inflator module
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2 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 35 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2012 Toyota Yaris at a glance
- Trims
- LLESE
- Engine
- 1.5L 4-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Hatchback
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2012 Toyota Yaris?
Owners have filed 35 complaints about the 2012 Toyota Yaris with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. There are 5 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2012 Toyota Yaris reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 5 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2012 Toyota Yaris?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2012 Toyota Yaris listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.