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ProblemsByVin File / 2020-TOYOTA-YARIS
2020 · toyota

toyota Yaris problems

1 safety recall. 9 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
8.8 / 10

Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.

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Top trouble spots 1 category with 3+ complaints

fuel system
3 reports · avg $1,200
moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2020 Yaris · fuel system
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Yaris. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V617000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and the contact was informed that the…
12/16/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11444019.0
2020 Yaris · fuel system
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Yaris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V617000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
12/08/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11443092.0
2020 Yaris · fuel system
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Yaris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V617000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
10/28/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11438478.0
2020 Yaris · cruise control
The vehicle do unnecessary abrupt breaking in the highway when the road are reduced due to reparation. In addition in two times, when I tried to park to my garage in the back of other vehicle the breaking system related to collision is activate. This area of my garage is an…
09/25/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11616413.0

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 21V617000 27/09/2021

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Yaris, Yaris Hatchback, and Yaris Sedan vehicles

A fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB05 and 21TA05.

Common questions

Is the 2020 Toyota Yaris reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.8 out of 10 based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2020 Toyota Yaris is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2020 Toyota Yaris?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is fuel system, with 3 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,200 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The fuel system is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,200 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Toyota Yaris has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2020 Toyota Yaris?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 9 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,200, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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