2019 Toyota Yaris Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Toyota Yaris.

20182020
Complaints
43
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2019 Toyota Yaris Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#18 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:25,203 mi
Fires:1
#27 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:13,398 mi
#37 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Toyota Yaris.

Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
25,203
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
13,398
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,050
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Toyota Yaris

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~36,266 vehicles.

21V617000Fuel Pump
~31,307 affected

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.

19V503000Equipment:other:labels
~1,325 affected

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."

19V244000Equipment:other:labels
~3,634 affected

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."

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2019 Toyota Yaris — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Toyota Yaris reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 Toyota Yaris has 43 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Toyota Yaris?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (8 complaints, avg 25,203 mi); Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 13,398 mi); Fuel System (7 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Toyota Yaris?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 15,033 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Toyota Yaris?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Toyota Yaris include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 36,266 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Toyota Yaris?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Yaris reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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