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2020 Toyota Yaris recalls & problems

The 2020 Toyota Yaris has 1 safety recall and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (4 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints10filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2020 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.

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

2020 Toyota YARIS 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk13%

2020 Toyota YARIS HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk13%
2020 Toyota Yaris NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2020 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

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*
Engine4100—
Unknown or other3000—
Fuel system, gasoline3000—
Electrical system2000—
Vehicle speed control2000—
Service brakes2100—
Forward collision avoidanceWarnings; Automatic emergency braking2100—
Seat belts1000—

*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.