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2011 Toyota Yaris

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2011 models.

Toyota Yaris
Pictured: 2020 Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT 1.5 Front. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Subcompact Cars
Body styles
2dr Hatch FWD Ce, 4dr Hatch FWD Le/RS, 4dr Sedan FWD Ce/Le/RS
Engines
1.5L 4-cyl
Horsepower
106 hp
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
31 combined · 29 city / 35 hwy
Length
150.8–169.3 in
Curb weight
2,299–2,361 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
3 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 31 MPG combined — 40% better than the average 2011 subcompact car (22.2 MPG).

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 5 similar 2011 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2011 Toyota Yaris is a subcompact car offered with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 151 inches long and 67 inches wide on a 97-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,299 lb (2dr Hatch FWD Ce).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 31 MPG combined (29 city / 35 highway), 40% better than the 2011 subcompact car average of 22.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,150 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.

What changed for 2011

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2010 Yaris — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2010; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2010 Yaris →

Trims, performance & features

Engine106 hp1.5L 4-cyl

Trims

NCP91L / NCP93L

Built in: Obu, Aichi · Kanegasaki, Iwate · Ohira, Miyagi

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2011 Yaris configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
2dr Hatch FWD Ce150.8 in66.9 in60.2 in96.9 in57.9 / 57.5 in2,299 lb60/40
4dr Hatch FWD Le/RS150.8 in66.9 in60.2 in96.9 in58.3 / 57.9 in2,361 lb60/40
4dr Sedan FWD Ce/Le/RS169.3 in66.5 in56.7 in100.4 in58.3 / 57.9 in2,315 lb60/40

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Yaris1.5L 4-cylAutomatic 4-spdFront-Wheel Drive29 / 34 / 31+40%$2,150287
Yaris1.5L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive29 / 35 / 31+40%$2,150287
Save $1,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
22.2 MPG2011 Subcompact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2011 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2011 Toyota Yaris.

Similar 2011 subcompact cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2011 Toyota Yaris (this car)31 MPGNot rated3
2011 Ford Fiesta33 MPGNot rated3
2011 Hyundai Accent30 MPGNot rated1
2011 MINI Clubman30 MPGNot rated0
2011 Scion xD29 MPGNot rated1
2011 Suzuki Swift29 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (3)

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Oct 17, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V741000 · 928,220 vehicles

Problem
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 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix
Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Jan 9, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V025000 · 116,126 vehicles

Problem
On January 9, 2018, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 14,585 model year 2010-2012 Yaris vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. As of January 30, 2018, Toyota is additionally recalling 3,347 model year 2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles located in states listed above. Also included in this recall filing is 98,194 model year 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles, located throughout the U.S., that previously received a “like-for-like” interim air bag inflator replacement. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are G0R (Zone B), and H0A (Zone C), J0A (Matrix Zone A), J0A (Matrix Zone A), J0A (Matrix Zone A).
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · May 23, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V340000 · 1,754,517 vehicles

Problem
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, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix
Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2011 Toyota Yaris is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

22Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
3Involved a crash
1Involved a fire
8Injuries reported
59,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Air Bags21
Engine1
Wheels1
Electrical System1
Unknown Or Other1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
16/07: 116/08: 216/09: 116/10: 216/11: 216/12: 217/01: 317/03: 117/07: 117/11: 118/04: 118/06: 119/01: 119/11: 121/03: 123/03: 116/0716/0916/1117/0117/0718/0419/0121/03max 3

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2011 Toyota Yaris buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Air Bags — 21 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
  3. Engine — 1 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  4. Wheels — 1 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 59,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2011 Toyota Yaris. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Yaris years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2020 Yaris35161.8 in★★★★★110
2019 Yaris35155.5 inNot rated326
2018 Yaris35155.5 inNot rated112
2017 Yaris35155.5 inNot rated331
2016 Yaris33155.5 inNot rated25
2015 Yaris33155.5 inNot rated415
2014 Yaris33153.5 inNot rated12
2013 Yaris33153.5 inNot rated17
2012 Yaris33153.5 inNot rated531
2010 Yaris32150.8 inNot rated954
2009 Yaris32150.8 inNot rated954
2008 Yaris32150.8 inNot rated9118

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Toyota. How we calculate this →