2020 Toyota Yaris: common problems and reliability

The 2020 Toyota Yaris has 18 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and fuel system. Owners most often flag intermittent starting/cranking issues (non-specific) — engine cranks but does not start, potentially related to fuel delivery, spark, or immobilizer/key. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2020 model year

18
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Toyota Yaris vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
6
fuel system
6
gasoline
6
vehicle speed control
4
electrical system
4

Recalls affecting the 2020 Yaris

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 21V617000

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 t…

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). Long-term owne

  • Intermittent starting/cranking issues (non-specific) — Engine cranks but does not start, potentially related to fuel delivery, spark, or immobilizer/key. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Clutch wear/failure — Particularly in higher-mileage manual examples; includes vague biting point and complete failure. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Oil consumption — Linked to neglected oil changes in the 1.33L engine; can be remedied with maintenance. Frequency: isolated.
  • MMT automated manual transmission jerkiness — Noted in cold conditions or with worn components/battery. Frequency: isolated.
  • Excessive road noise and firm ride — Noted as having poor noise insulation and a bouncy ride compared to some competitors. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Yaris.

Typical used price

Used Yaris listings typically run $8,294–$13,195 across 2007 to 2020 model years.

Other Yaris model years

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