NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, causing the fuel pump to fail.
What the fix does
This page covers 4 recalls, 26 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Toyota Yaris.
32–35 mpg combined
6.7–7.4 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
For the 2019 Toyota Yaris, engine and fuel system complaints make up the bulk of owner reports. On the engine side, owners describe stalling, sudden loss of power while driving, and in a few cases complete engine failure. Fuel and propulsion complaints overlap with these, owners report the vehicle cutting out unexpectedly, and at least one report describes an engine compartment fire that required emergency response. The electrical system draws a smaller cluster of complaints, where owners describe the entire electrical system shutting down momentarily while driving, dashboard warning lights flooding on, and a burning electrical smell with no stored fault codes afterward. Unintended acceleration while braking is mentioned in at least one report, occurring at low speed during a reversing maneuver.
26
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Toyota Yaris has 4 recalls, the most serious being a fuel pump failure that can cause a sudden loss of engine power or an unexpected stall while driving, raising the risk of a crash.
The fuel pump issue may also announce itself with rough running or a check engine light before full failure occurs, giving some warning, though in other cases the engine can cut out without notice. Two separate recalls cover this same underlying fuel pump defect, so owners should verify their vehicle's status regardless of which filing applies.
The remaining two recalls both involve load capacity labels. In one case, the label showing how much weight the vehicle can safely carry may display incorrect information; in the other, the label text can fade and become unreadable over time. Either situation can lead a driver to unknowingly exceed the vehicle's safe load limit, which puts stress on the tires and suspension and raises the risk of a crash. These label recalls apply to vehicles distributed through specific regional distributors, so not every 2019 Yaris will be affected by both.
At a glance
What can fail
The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, causing the fuel pump to fail.
What the fix does
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, causing rough engine running, starting problems, check engine light activation, or sudden loss of engine power while driving.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealer, where they will replace the fuel pump.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The load carrying capacity label on the vehicle may show incorrect information, which means the vehicle does not meet federal tire and rim safety standards.
What the fix does
Toyota will provide a corrected label to place over the incorrect one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The load capacity label text on the driver's door jamb may fade or become unreadable, preventing owners from seeing the maximum safe weight their vehicle can carry.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a corrected load capacity label at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
