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Toyota Yaris abs comes on

55 of the 810 owner complaints about the Toyota Yaris describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 2007 model year.

owner complaints
55
worst model year
2007
typical repair cost reported
$700
typical mileage
63,287
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

By model year

Often reported together

Ball joint 2Jerking 1Check engine light 1

Trouble codes mentioned

P0215 2

What owners say

Filed Apr 27, 2022 · Electrical, Steering · TX

I got new tires and took the car for an alignment. I am constantly having to slightly correct my steering wheel. One to three degrees to the left and right at any speed the entire time I am driving. It was setup for the diagnostic test and the technician came back in less than five minutes. To tell me that there is nothing wrong with my alignment and everything was at factory spec. So I told him to drive it and tell me that there is nothing wrong with my car. He came back looking shocked and said that was weird. Like driving on wet glass. So he started to ask me questions. My answers to the question were. I am the original owner, never been in an accident with the car or hit debris of any kind. Tires are brand new, no check engine or warning lights. Diagnostic scanner to the OBD port came back with no problems. Car had 25,000 miles on it at the time. I've been told it could be any of eight or nine problems or a combination of a few. Electric power steering, traction control, ABS, Tire pressure monitor, steering angle sensor, tie rod, ball joints, suspension. My question is, how does this happen with regular service and no warning detection system on board or service equipment finding anything ???

Filed Dec 15, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 87,600 miles · UT

Was driving on the freeway at 70 MPH and had to brake for slower traffic ahead. When I depressed the brake pedal, the ABS system engaged, braking the left side of the car, then the right almost sending me off the road. After this had happened, the speedometer had started jumping to different speeds very rapidly and I was unable to tell my correct speed. The antilock brakes have continued to engage randomly when they are not needed, cause loss of braking control and the overall ability to come to a stop. The speedometer also jumps around every now and then. The ABS light was only triggered once, and then turned off.

Filed Oct 16, 2019 · Brakes · 190,000 miles · IN · crash

The ABS sensor is notoriously bad, and I had to stop suddenly and went into a four wheel slide because the ABS stopped working. This needs a recall.

Filed Dec 3, 2018 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · HI

In approximately may 2015 I replaced the hub on the right rear wheel. After the item was replaced and ABS sensor reattached I have had the issue of ABS and emergency brake light on continually on the dash upon startup, they never go off!!! Needless to say I have lost ABS since that time. I have had the diagnostics checked and there were three ABS relay sensor warning faults, front right, and both back wheels. Since then I have replaced all the wiring harnesses for the three wheels. The diagnostic shows no ABS relay faults. The ABS and emergency brake light still incessantly stay lit on the dash. I have also tried to reset the internal computer by removing the negative terminal on the battery. I am in the military and have read many issues and faults regarding this ABS issue, and it would be very expensive for toyota or a mechanic to try and fix this issue, that I have seen occurring on many toyotas across the USA. That's why I have tried to resolve the issue on my own. Now I am pcs'ing to my next duty station, yet if I don't get the dashboard lights to turn off I may not be able to ship the car.

Filed Dec 10, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 60,000 miles · MT

Mice ate most of my car insulation and wiring resulting in destruction of 2 car computers, two heater fan motors, ABS brake system about $5k damage .. Vehicle is driven daily .. Only this new car with soy based insulation are affected .. Our 2 0kder trucks were not .. I can provide photos if necessary

Filed Jun 15, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 71,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota yaris. While depressing the brake pedal at 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond and the ABS warning light illuminated. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a concussion and upper back pain that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed; however, the body damage was repaired. In addition, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v168000 (air bags) and 14v169000 (seats). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 16, 2016 · Brakes · NY

The ABS and brake light have been lighting up intermittently. The dealership said no codes show stored. I saw history of this complaint with sensor issues. Lights did not go on day of appointment. But did come on in the way home.

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Brakes · 123,000 miles · CT

The ABS and brake warning lights came on at the same time and have remained on. Internet research has revealed that this is a known problem with the 2008 toyota yaris due to corrosion of the rear sensor and harness. Abs is now inoperable and the repair is very costly. This should have been a recall long ago by toyota.

Filed Dec 28, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 150,000 miles · KS

When using the cruise control and going up a hill, ABS light and brake light comes on. Now it does it even without cruise control on. Those lights come on when you start the car. The brakes and fluids have all been check and there is no defaults with any of that.

Filed Oct 27, 2014 · Suspension · 77,000 miles · PR

I have toyota yaris sedan 2011. I buy this car in the dealer toyota bayamon pr I feel the car very slippery and uncomfortable. When the mechanic check he tell me this car do not have ABS ESC ect. Just have 2 air bags in front. When we check the VIN said this car supposed have ABS and all safety system but when we check no have nothing. Just 2 air bags.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Toyota Yaris abs

Why does the abs come on in the Toyota Yaris?

Owners who report it most often also describe shudder or vibration when accelerating, ball joint or control arm failure and water leaks into the cabin, and the codes they mention most are P0215.

Which Toyota Yaris years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2007 (27 complaints), 2008 (21 complaints) and 2009 (2 complaints).

How much does it cost to fix ABS light or ABS activating on the Toyota Yaris?

Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $700 (median of 10 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.

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