2019 Toyota Yaris Reliability Score: 7.9 out of 10

26 NHTSA Complaints

3 Recalls

1 Fire Reports

1 Crash Reports

Data covers 2 NHTSA model names

YARISYARIS IA

Reliability Score

7.9 / 10

Reliability score

Fewer owner complaints than similar subcompacts

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 14 powertrain complaints. A typical subcompact fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 19.

Scores this high have held: three years on they had moved 0.2 points in the typical case.

Breakdown

Complaints overall14 complaints against about 19 for similar vehicles

7.9

Last three years

n/aNot enough data

Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced

n/aNot enough data

Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating

n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

P5V

1.5L 4-cyl / 106 hp

23 complaints 23.0 per year Gasoline

1 fire report

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Complaint Breakdown

engine

electrical

fuel system

steering

other

Same engine used in

TOYOTA Yaris (2012-2018)

Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data

These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

Toyota Yaris Unidentified Engine

3 complaints 3.0 per year

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Complaint Breakdown

steering

electrical

suspension

wheels tires

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Toyota Yaris, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical System: 9 owner complaints

Engine: 8 owner complaints

Fuel System: 7 owner complaints

Steering: 5 owner complaints

Recalls (3)

21V617000Sep 27, 2021serious

Fuel System

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.

19V503000Jun 28, 2019serious

Equipment

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."

19V244000Mar 27, 2019serious

Equipment

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."

NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings

Overall Not Rated

Frontal Crash

4/5

Side Crash

—

Rollover

4/5 (13.6% risk)

ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard

Overall ★★★★★ 5/5

Frontal Crash

5/5

Side Crash

5/5

Rollover

4/5 (13.0% risk)

ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No

All Generations

XP902007-2011 XP1302012-2018 20192019

Alternatives in Subcompact

2 engines / 47 complaints

3 engines / 269 complaints

2 engines / 448 complaints

3 engines / 260 complaints

4 engines / 51 complaints

5 engines / 150 complaints

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2019-2019 Toyota Yaris complaints?

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019-2019 Toyota Yaris. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the engine and the fuel system.

Is the 2019-2019 Toyota Yaris a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019-2019 Toyota Yaris. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019-2019 Toyota Yaris have?

NHTSA has 26 owner complaints on file for the 2019-2019 Toyota Yaris as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2019-2019 Toyota Yaris?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2019-2019 Toyota Yaris vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Toyota Yaris?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the engine and the fuel system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Yaris?

The 2019 Toyota Yaris received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 5 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (13.0% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 26 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.