2020 Toyota Yaris: common problems and reliability
One of the better Yaris years.
18 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2020 Yaris?The 2020 Toyota Yaris has 18 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and fuel system.
Safety record for the 2020 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Toyota Yaris vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Yaris years only. How we score it
Is 2020 a good year for the Yaris?
Across the 15 Yaris model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2014) to 592 (2007). With 18 complaints, the 2020 Yaris sits below the model's median of 25.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2020 Yaris
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 21V617000Toyota 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.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding reliability, low running costs, and practicality. The Yaris is consistently praised as a "bulletproof," economical, and easy-to-maintain vehicle, particularly in its older iterations (circa 2009-2014).
Owner insights cover all generations of the Yaris. See the full Yaris owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Yaris listings typically run $8,294–$13,195 across 2007 to 2020 model years.
Other Yaris model years
Compare every Yaris year side by side to see how 2020 ranks against the rest.
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