The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 4 of 10 complaints (40%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 26 in 2019 to 10 in 2020.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 10
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $1,800–$1,850
- Combined MPG
- 34–35
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | vs. 2020 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,800–1,950 | 1,800–1,950 | 1,800–1,850 | |
| Combined MPG | 32–35 | 32–35 | 34–35 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 30–32 / 35–40 | 30–32 / 35–40 | 30–32 / 39–40 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 249–278 | 252–278 | 252–264 | |
| Complaints filed | 12 | 26 | 10 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 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 2020 Toyota Yaris have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Toyota Yaris?
Engine: 4 of 10 NHTSA complaints (40%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Toyota Yaris get?
EPA rates it 34–35 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Toyota Yaris?
EPA estimates $1,800–$1,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| 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 (low) | 34 mpg (low) | $1,850 (high) | 264 g/mi (high) |
| 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) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 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 (1)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- 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.