2019 Toyota Yaris
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 8 of 26 complaints (31%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more reported injuries (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 12 in 2018 to 26 in 2019.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | vs. 2019 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,800–1,950 | 1,800–1,950 | 1,800–1,950 | 1,800–1,850 | |
| Combined MPG | 32–35 | 32–35 | 32–35 | 34–35 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 30–32 / 35–40 | 30–32 / 35–40 | 30–32 / 35–40 | 30–32 / 39–40 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 249–278 | 249–278 | 252–278 | 252–264 | |
| Complaints filed | 31 | 12 | 26 | 9 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Yaris have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Toyota Yaris?
Engine: 8 of 26 NHTSA complaints (31%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Toyota Yaris get?
EPA rates it 32–35 MPG combined across 3 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Toyota Yaris?
EPA estimates $1,800–$1,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 30 mpg (low) | 39 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,850 | 264 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 32 mpg (high) | 40 mpg (high) | 35 mpg (high) | $1,800 (low) | 252 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 30 mpg (low) | 35 mpg (low) | 32 mpg (low) | $1,950 (high) | 278 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 21V617000 · Aug 6, 2021
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · Campaign 19V503000 · Jul 1, 2019
Defect: 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."
Consequence: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · Campaign 19V244000 · Apr 1, 2019
Defect: 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."
Consequence: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.