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2019 Toyota Yaris recalls & problems

The 2019 Toyota Yaris has 3 safety recalls and 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (8 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints26filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 1reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2019 Toyota Yaris in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineSep 27, 2021

Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 21V61700031,307 vehicles

Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Yaris, Yaris Hatchback, and Yaris Sedan vehicles. An impeller within the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Risk
A fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB05 and 21TA05.
EquipmentJun 28, 2019

Other › Labels

Recall 19V5030001,325 vehicles

Problem
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
EquipmentMar 27, 2019

Other › Labels

Recall 19V2440003,634 vehicles

Problem
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2019 Toyota Yaris 5 HB FWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk13.6%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2019 Toyota Yaris 3 HB FWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2019 Toyota Yaris iA 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk13%
2019 Toyota Yaris NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2019 Toyota Yaris NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Yaris

35mpg combined
City / highway32 / 40 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,900/year to fuel

Yaris

34mpg combined
City / highway30 / 39 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,950/year to fuel

Yaris

32mpg combined
City / highway30 / 35 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,100/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Engine801014,266 mi
Electrical system12v/24v/48v battery8000—
Fuel/propulsion system7000—
Steering5000—
Unknown or other4000—
Vehicle speed control3000—
Electronic stability control (esc)1000—
Exterior lighting1000—
Suspension1000—
Wheels1000—
Visibility/wiper1000—
EquipmentElectrical › Infotainment1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations