2020 Toyota Yaris Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yaris years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Toyota Yaris. That ranks 10th out of 15 Yaris model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 3,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Toyota Yaris problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 40% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 30% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 30% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 10% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Toyota Yaris recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Brake assist failed at time of accident, it never came on. It does come on sometimes in the past when it shouldnât. I was breaking because a car came to a complete stop in front of me, there was no warning and despite my best effort to brake the car still made contact with other car in front of…
The vehicle do unnecessary abrupt breaking in the highway when the road are reduced due to reparation. In addition in two times, when I tried to park to my garage in the back of other vehicle the breaking system related to collision is activate. This area of my garage is an inclined drive way zone…
This 2020 Yaris is registered to me but driven by my daughter to her workplace less that 3 miles away. The first incident involved the engine laboring to start and when she came home, the battery was dead. I was able to re-charge the battery at home but 2 days later, the car would not start at…
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Yaris. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V617000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and the contact was informed that the parts were not yet…
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Yaris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V617000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair…
Other Toyota Yaris years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 | 1 |
| 2019 Yaris | 26 | 3 |
| 2018 Yaris | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Yaris | 15 | 3 |
| 2016 Yaris | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 Yaris | 15 | 4 |
| 2014 Yaris | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Yaris | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 Yaris | 35 | 5 |
| 2011 Yaris | 25 | 3 |
| 2010 Yaris | 90 | 9 |
| 2009 Yaris | 92 | 10 |
| 2008 Yaris | 218 | 10 |
| 2007 Yaris | 258 | 10 |
| 2006 Yaris | 5 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota Yaris?
Owners most often report engine, fuel system, gasoline, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Toyota Yaris?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Toyota Yaris a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yaris model years, the 2020 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.