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Toyota Echo recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 196 owner complaints for the Toyota Echo, covering model years 2000 to 2005. The 2000 model year drew the most complaints (88), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 5 recall campaigns on file
  • 196 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 6 model years with data (2000–2005)
  • most complaints: 2000 (88 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (48 complaints)
  • latest recall 06V266000 (reported Jul 19, 2006)
  • 67 complaints reporting a crash (34.2%)
  • 9 complaints reporting a fire (4.6%)
  • 42 complaints reporting an injury (21.4%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a death (0.5%)

Toyota Echo complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2000 model year has the most complaints: 88 of 196, or 44.9%. Next come 2001 (50) and 2002 (35). The fewest are for 2004, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Toyota Echo owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2000–2005Column chart of 196 complaints across 6 model years. The highest is 2000 with 88. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2000: 88 complaints8820002001: 50 complaints5020012002: 35 complaints3520022003: 17 complaints1720032004: 1 complaint120042005: 5 complaints52005
Toyota Echo complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Toyota Echo complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200088301150
200150166111
20023512290
2003175030
200411010
200553030
All model years196679421

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Toyota Echo components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 48 complaints (24.5% of all 196), followed by Service Brakes, Hydraulic (38) and Vehicle Speed Control (31).

Components named most often in Toyota Echo complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Toyota Echo complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags4824.5%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3819.4%
Vehicle Speed Control3115.8%
Power Train2110.7%
Engine and Engine Cooling2010.2%
Electrical System147.1%
Suspension84.1%
Equipment73.6%
Seat Belts73.6%
Fuel System, Gasoline63.1%
Steering63.1%
Tires63.1%
Unknown or Other63.1%
Engine42.0%
Structure42.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Toyota Echo recalls

5 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Echo, newest first. The 5 campaigns cover model years 2000 to 2002. The 2000 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

  • 5 recall campaigns
Toyota Echo recall campaigns covering each model year
2000: 3 campaigns2001: 2 campaigns2002: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 06V266000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Model years 2001–2002

    On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper molding of the resin body of the crankshaft position senor installed on the engine block, engine oil may penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector. The wire harness connector may not be sufficiently attached to the locking tab of the sensor wiring connector.

    Consequence:
    Engine oil inside the sensor wiring connector could cause expansion due to the heat of the engine and could deform the sensor wiring connector. The connector may become disconnected, which could cause the engine to stall while driving and not be able to be restarted increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2006. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  2. NHTSA campaign 04V455000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

    Model year 2000

    Certain passenger vehicles have the possibility that the recess retains a rubber seal ring, which is located at the end of the cylinder body, and may be corroded due to an improper washing process.

    Consequence:
    In this condition, brake fluid may leak from the seal, or a small amount of air may enter the master cylinder, which could lead to an increase of vehicle stopping distance.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, replace the brake master cylinder and booster. The recall began on November 29, 2004. Owners should contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  3. NHTSA campaign 02V268000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model years 2001–2002

    On certain passenger vehicles, if the vehicle is driven under repeated start and stop operation in low ambient temperatures and in deep snow, there is a possibility that snow could accumulate in large quantities inside the rear wheel and freeze. The snow frozen inside the wheel could contact the rear brake line during wheel rotation.

    Consequence:
    If this condition occurs frequently, the rear brake line could be damaged, which could result in leakage of brake fluid, causing a decrease in brake effectiveness.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the rear brake lines. Owner notification began November 9, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  4. NHTSA campaign 01V326000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. Due to a unique combination of conditions which consist of cold ambient temperatures, load applied from air conditioner and other electrical devices, and immediately after starting the engine, there is a possibility that the vacuum in the intake manifold could be insufficient for the brake booster.

    Consequence:
    When the brake is applied under this combination of conditions, vacuum assist to the brakes would decrease, and the increased pedal pressure required could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the brake booster and front brake pads. Owner notification began October 29, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  5. NHTSA campaign 00V256000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Condensed moisture from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) port could seep toward the brake vacuum port inside the intake manifold and start to freeze.

    Consequence:
    Vacuum assist to the brakes would be decreased and increased pedal pressure would be required, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will repair the vacuum port. Also, owners of the subject vehicles in states other than the recall states will be notified of the recall. If the echo owner believes that there is a possibility that the vehicle will be operated in these states during the winter or in conditions described, the vehicle should be serviced for this recall.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Toyota Echo questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Toyota Echo have?

NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns for the Toyota Echo, covering model years 2000 to 2005. The most recent, 06V266000, was reported on July 19, 2006 and is filed under “Engine and engine cooling”. The 2000 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Toyota Echo model year has the most complaints?

The 2000 model year, with 88 of the 196 complaints in NHTSA’s file (44.9%). The next are 2001 (50) and 2002 (35). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Toyota Echo complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 48 complaints, or 24.5% of all 196. Service Brakes, Hydraulic (38) and Vehicle Speed Control (31) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Toyota Echo?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Toyota dealer.

How many Toyota Echo complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 196 complaints, 67 report a crash, 9 a fire, 42 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.