Defect Summary: 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.
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The 2019 Toyota Yaris is associated with 26 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 5 reports (19% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.5l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 32 to 35 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 26 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (5 / 19%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 1 fire / 1 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Certified Range: 32–35 MPG across 3 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 Toyota Yaris?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaris | 1.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 32 MPG | 40 MPG | 35 MPG | — | $1,750 / yr |
| Yaris | 1.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 30 MPG | 39 MPG | 34 MPG | — | $1,800 / yr |
| Yaris | 1.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 30 MPG | 35 MPG | 32 MPG | — | $1,900 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 Toyota Yaris?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HB FWD | 13.600000000000001% | ||||
| 3 HB FWD | — |
Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Toyota Yaris models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Toyota Yaris?
Summary of 26 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2019 Toyota Yaris problems & component breakdown (17 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Toyota Yaris?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: 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."
Defect Summary: 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."
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2019 Toyota Yaris
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2019 Toyota Yaris
How many safety recalls does the 2019 Toyota Yaris have?
The 2019 Toyota Yaris is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2019 Toyota Yaris?
NHTSA records list 26 consumer defect complaints for the 2019 Toyota Yaris. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 5 filings (19% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2019 Toyota Yaris?
An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2019 Toyota Yaris in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.
NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2019 Toyota Yaris get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2019 Toyota Yaris range from 32 to 35 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.