Know by Toyota Yaris defect

[eTiMaGo]

I have an '06... and live in the tropics... and have driven many many many times under rain so hard the wipers are barely helping at all... no issue

Toyota has offered the owners knowledge of the update, that's what TSB's are about. Ownership of a car does not mean the manufacturer will personally call you to update you about these TSBs, it does require a *little* effort on the part of the owner to do some research.

I guess we now personally know the demographic for which the "Maintenance Required" light was invented...

[rslyk]

Well that is super....tell me... is your 06 LiL red 5 door a vechicle that is affected by Tsb e048-07 ? since you didn't post your vin# it would be hard for me to tell...Does your car even have a Key offEVAP pump module? Maybe I am wrong, but I don't believe the defect shown in that TSB affect a car outside the USA. I appreciate your sharing your deeply researched demographic study.

[MadMax]

Recall and TSB work does not require the vehicle to be under warranty.

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

I guess we now personally know the demographic for which the "Maintenance Required" light was invented...

Now that's funny!

[Stove]

Originally Posted by MadMax

Recall and TSB work does not require the vehicle to be under warranty.

True, you can always have either done, but it's quite likely you'll pay for TSB's out of your own pocket if your warranty is expired. Typically, Recalls are covered regardless of warranty coverage to a point. Extreme example, but Toyota isn't going do free Recall work over brake issues on a 1969 Corolla.

The OP's issue is not covered as a free repair for the life of the car, only if its under warranty. A good reason to be proactive and watch for Service Bulletins.