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ProblemsByVin Index / 2019-TOYOTA-YARIS / COMPLAINTS
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2019 Toyota Yaris owner complaints

26 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

electrical 5 complaints shown

6 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
11/19/2020 25,095 mi ODI #11375457.0

This morning (11/19/2020) at approximately 4:50am I turned on my car and sat in the driveway to let it warm up. Usually while it warms up I get my bluetooth connected and get my music going, but this time it wouldn't connect. I figured my husband had been playing around with the settings again so I had him come outside to look at it. It still wouldn't even bring up our phones so I shut the car off, waited maybe 30 seconds and turned it back on. This time it brought up our phones but still wouldn't connect and a message popped up on the screen saying "unable to connect- unknown error". At this point I said forget it, I've got to get to work. I put the car in reverse and immediately noticed that the back-up camera wasn't working. Figured I've already got an appointment with Toyota in the mor

11/01/2021 ODI #11438869.0

2019 TOYOTA YARIS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUE WITH THE BATTERY. In early 2000 the battery went dead, and the car could not even be removed from the garage. Called the dealership and they were kind enough to send a tow truck, and the driver was able to get car on the truck and took it directly to the dealership. It was examined and a new battery was put in at no cost to me. TS THE CONSUMER STATED THE BATTERY WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS ON A RECALL LIST FOR ANOTHER FAILURE BUT, THERE WAS NO REMEDY.

08/06/2019 1,700 mi ODI #11241985.0

On sunday, august 4th drove approximately 3 miles down route 650 on new hampshire avenue, silver spring, md. Stopped at the atm enroute to church. Got back into the vehicle and travelled approximately 1 mile proceeding to the east west highway exit on left. Suddenly the car started making a pulling or straining noise. I was shocked since the car was brand new and I had recently just purchased the car. Suddenly the car locked and I had no control of it. I indicated to the car in back to go around me. I immediately pulled up the emergency brake since I had no control of the car and coasted across the street and parked. Then I called road service and informed them what had occurred. They informed me that the car was inoperable and would need to be towed to the dealership for ser

06/26/2021 ODI #11422391.0

Unknown. Lights on dashboard came on. Check engine light came on. Car started jerking front and back while driving, accelerating, and braking.

03/20/2021 ODI #11404060.0

From july 2020 - jan 2021, I experienced my vehicle cranking but not starting on multiple occasions. I took it in several times to be fixed, but the problem was intermittent and could not be duplicated. However, the last time I picked it up from Toyota (problem could not be duplicated), it happened and I called the service advisor over, and he even tried turning it, but it wouldn't start. The solution was the key fob. I inquired how they knew it was the key fob, but they did not give me an answer. February 2021 it started to happen again..but has not occurred as of march 2021. I think when it shuts off driving on the freeway, then maybe Toyota would investigate this more. The second problem that has happened infrequently in 2020 was my backup camera being blacked out or glitchy. As of f

steering 5 complaints shown

5 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
10/12/2021 ODI #11436523.0

Our vehicle got recalled and we're worried for the safety of our kids in a small unstable 2019 Toyota Yaris

09/28/2023 ODI #11547238.0

Car driving with no one in front and brake assist went off on own. Also car driving and electrical system in car shut down and lost control of car. Then all dashboard lights came on, was able to regain control and pull in parking lot. Shut car off. Hooked up ODB. No codes. Then started car and ran fine. Had burning electrical smell.

06/06/2019 1,100 mi ODI #11218385.0

With only 500 miles on it I had alignment issue with this brand new car Toyota yaris 2019 which was purchased on apr 2019. After I took my car to tustin Toyota dealership, they fixed the alignment for the first time I had the same issue I took my car there for the second time they said nothing wrong with it while I had document of alignment failed which im attaching it. I still have safety problem that is either related to steering,tier, suspension, beam torsion or anything else that cause my car feeling like drifting or sliding to right or left while driving around 60mph or above. Feels like driving on slippery snowy road. I cant have my car controlled even though by holding the steering very tight and its a huge road with so many trucks which can be so dangerous. I have passed 2 serious

06/06/2019 1,000 mi ODI #11218380.0

With only 500 miles on it I had alignment issue with this brand new car Toyota yaris 2019. After fix that I still had safety problem that is either related to steering,tier, suspension, beam torsion or anything else that cause my car feeling like drifting or sliding to right or left while driving around 60 or above. Feels like driving on slippery snowy road. I cant have my car controlled even thought by holding the steering very tight. I have passed 2 serious accident already and have a feeling this car with 185 inch tier is only designed for city or for speed below 60 MPH and thats how met Toyota safety and expectation!!! Very disappointed such a big company is re badging Mazda 2 and sell it under Toyota with safety issue. They need to get recall on these type of car if they think this

04/27/2022 ODI #11462368.0

I got new tires and took the car for an alignment. I am constantly having to slightly correct my steering wheel. One to three degrees to the left and right at any speed the entire time I am driving. It was setup for the diagnostic test and the technician came back in less than five minutes. To tell me that there is nothing wrong with my alignment and everything was at factory spec. So I told him to drive it and tell me that there is nothing wrong with my car. He came back looking shocked and said that was weird. Like driving on wet glass. So he started to ask me questions. My answers to the question were. I am the original owner, never been in an accident with the car or hit debris of any kind. Tires are brand new, no check engine or warning lights. Diagnostic scanner to the OBD port came

other 5 complaints shown

09/18/2020 ODI #11359776.0

The car broke down in the heat. The car would not start after vehicle stopped. The vehicle cooled off after 1 hour it started. We took to Toyota. They thought it was a battery. They replaced it. The broke down on the same issue 1 week later. We took it again to Toyota. They said nothing was wrong with it. We took it home. It broke down again on the 09/01/2020. The car has been there since th 1st of the month. It is fuel issue problem and there is a lot of cars out there for the same problem. The parts are all on back order now. Thats why it is taking so long. The parts are back order until the 24th of the month. We are going to report this car has a lemon.

09/06/2021 ODI #11431894.0

After shopping I tried to start my car. It did a lot of shuttering and the check engine and battery lights came on. It would not run. I called AAA and they said the battery was fully charged. When the AAA tow service came the car started and ran fine. When I got home I checked with my OBD II tool. The code was P0087 Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too Low.

07/22/2021 ODI #11426044.0

It was about 90+ degrees Fahrenheit on a Friday afternoon..(prior to this date my wife expressed concern that the car did not accelerate as quickly as she thought it should) we drove in to the parking area of the Mall...we were undecided where to park and stopped the car. We tried to restart the car but it would not start. It would try to crank but that was all. Since it was so hot we thought that the air conditioner might have drained the battery. We called the AAA and found that it was not the battery. He suggested that the TOYOTA DEALERSHIP was a few b locks away that we should have them do further testing....we wanted to at first go home but instead went to the dealership--the car failed to start at all in the doorway of the Service entrance..it would try to crank but that was all ju

07/06/2024 ODI #11599574.0

Vehicle has safety recall, vehicle may stall at high speed, Toyota dealership replace fuel pump after replacements check engine light came on same day, and after few thousand miles light also came on , never fix the problem, now they charged me $280.00 to do the diagnostic check engine light even though that i purchased extended warranty for 125,000 miles and they also want to charge me $930.00 for engine de carburetor and test again…Thanks

02/18/2020 13,200 mi ODI #11309980.0

Since the 11th month of owning the air conditioning is not working when used in long drives of more than 1 hour. The blower start to loose power and then no more cold. The blower keep blowing air but slow, no cold breeze. This happen when vehicle is in motion in the highway.

engine 4 complaints shown

5 total in this category · severe · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
10/23/2023 72,000 mi Fire ODI #11551431.0

The contact owned a 2019 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that after his wife had arrived at her destination, a short time later she was made aware that the vehicle was on fire. Upon arriving on the scene, the contact's wife observed a fire originating in the engine compartment. Local emergency services were called and were able to extinguish the fire. A police and fire report was filed, but no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

08/23/2022 ODI #11480720.0

2019 Toyota yaris. Consumer writes in regard to engine failure.

08/23/2022 ODI #11480722.0

2019 Toyota yaris. Consumer writes in regard to engine failure. The consumer stated the vehicle shut off while being driven. The vehicle drove rough, engine noises, and experienced acceleration delays. The dealer stated that all the lines and gdi associated with the fuel pump had carbon build up. The gdi lins were flushed. Which did not repair the vehicle. The dealer advised the cause of the problem was unknown. The vehicle would need to be flushed every six months, at the owner's expense of 1200.00. The consumer stated this was unreasonable. The dealer also advised to accelerate the vehicle 2 or 3 times a week at a high speed rate, in order to force out the build up. The consumer believed the vehicle was a lemon.

03/31/2021 13,833 mi ODI #11405750.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 Toyota yaris. The contact took the vehicle to lou fusz Toyota (10725 manchester rd, st. Louis, mo 63122) to be serviced for an unknown manufacturer's recall to re-program the engine. After the vehicle was serviced, the keyfob failed to lock and unlock the vehicle. Additionally, the push to start button failed to start the vehicle. The contact notified the dealer of the failure. The dealer suggested that the contact record a video of the failure experienced so it could be sent to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,833.

visibility 1 complaint shown

07/25/2019 ODI #11234880.0

Defective windshield that is a safety hazard. Makes it hard to judge distance to the curb or vehicle next to you. Fear getting into accident with current windshield however Toyota states it is normal even though it distorts your vision when driving. After five months Toyota has done nothing to correct the defect and ensure my safety while driving their car.

Showing 300 of 26 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Toyota/Yaris#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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