Toyota Yaris sudden acceleration problems

Filed Mar 18, 2018 · Acceleration · 68,000 miles · TX · crash

I was slowly pulling into a parking space when the car suddenly accelerated and jumped a curb and crashed in front of a restaurant.

Filed Sep 19, 2017 · Acceleration · 2 miles · NC

The problem with my 2007 toyota yaris is sudden acceleration with accelerator getting stuck at partially depressed levels (around 50-60 MPH). I have to press brake several times to get it to stop. This is sporadic and happens without warning. I took it to vann york toyota in high point, nc and they told me the cause of my problem was after market floor mats. They concluded this after one time traveling around 60 MPH. This is not the case because this happens without the floor mat interference. This is still happening and I am afraid that it will get stuck and I won't be able to stop it. I have learned that toyota recalled vehicles for this exact problem but I never received a recall notice. Please advise me on what I should do. Thank you.

Filed Aug 10, 2017 · Acceleration · MA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 toyota yaris. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The contact stated that when the vehicle hit the tree her head went through the driver's side window as well as suffering injuries to her ribs, broken collar bone, broken shoulder, punctured lung, and a ruptured spleen that required medical attention. The air bags did deploy. The contact stated that to her knowledge a police report was not filed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the contact had a different vehicle. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Mar 25, 2016 · Acceleration · 12,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

The toyota 4 door yaris suddenly accelerated upon initiating movement from a right turn stop. The vehicle accelerated to approximately 30 MPH within 100 ft. And caused a head on with ford 250 truck. Upon impact, the steering wheel air bag deployed and driver of the yaris sustained a concussion, fractured sternum and seat belt bruising. There was some damage to the ford 250 bumper and the truck needed repairs including a new bumper and realignment of the truck vehicle total alignment. It is unknown if the driver of the ford 250 suffered any injuries. The yaris was totaled including complete crushing of the engine which ended up near the driver's seat.

Filed Jan 13, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 15,250 miles · CA · crash · 3 injuries

Sudden unintended acceleration with speed of almost 100 MPH, brakes not slowing vehicle wile traveling e/b on freeway and exiting off ramp and colliding with another vehicle traveling n/b on city street chp collision report # 9855-2015 2306 vehicle impounded for investigation.....updated 01/25/16

Filed Apr 21, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 80,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota yaris. The contact stated that while entering a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a brick wall. The he air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered a neck injury during the incident. A police report was not filed. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2012 · Acceleration · 40,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota yaris. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle surged forward and caused a crash. The driver sustained injuries and the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, but the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jan 12, 2012 · Acceleration · 16,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota yaris. While the contact was driving approximately 30 MPH approaching a traffic stop, the brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle began to increase acceleration. The vehicle proceeded through the traffic signal. The brake pedal was applied repeatedly with force; however there was no reduction in the speed. The vehicle was driven off the road into a ditch in order to stop. The contact was able to resume with extreme caution. One year ago, the identical failure occurred. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the unintended acceleration. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.

Filed May 26, 2011 · Acceleration, Airbags · 100,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota yaris. The contact stated that while driving into a parking space the vehicle suddenly accelerated. He tried to engage the brakes but the vehicle did not stop until it crash into a building. None of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. No one was injured. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle identification number was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.

Filed May 13, 2011 · Acceleration, Electrical · 39,500 miles · VA

I was driving my yaris and attempted to pass another vehicle on a 4-lane road. I pressed on the accelerator pedal as I entered the left lane and nothing happened. The pedal went halfway down, but the engine did not respond. As I quickly tried to decide what to do as a car in the left lane behind me came up fast, the engine responded unexpectedly and I surged forward. The next time I depressed the pedal, it responded normally at the top of its travel. However, it happened again about 3 weeks later when I was stopped at a red light. The light changed and I pressed on the accelerator. Again, no response. This happened on and off until last week when it started to become more common than the normal response. Since I didn't want to pay toyota for an expensive fix only a few thousand miles after my warranty ran out, I resolved to get used to it. I adjusted my actions so I didn't expect an immediate response from the car until the pedal got part way down to the floor and, though I'm sure it affected my gas mileage, I could deal with it. Then yesterday, as I pulled into my garage, the pedal response suddenly went back to normal and I almost went through the back of the garage. I bought this car (and one for my wife as well) because of toyota's reputation for reliability and its fuel economy. Now I don't know what to expect. I have read that lexus owners have reported the same problem. This is annoying, reduces gas mileage, and could be very dangerous.