Model year
2020 Toyota Yaris
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 10 complaints for the 2020 Toyota Yaris (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (4), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (3), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 34–35 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,900–$1,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 258 complaints
- 2008 218 complaints
- 2009 92 complaints
- 2010 90 complaints
- 2011 25 complaints
- 2012 35 complaints
- 2013 9 complaints
- 2014 3 complaints
- 2015 15 complaints
- 2016 5 complaints
- 2017 15 complaints
- 2018 4 complaints
- 2019 26 complaints
- 2020 10 complaints
Recalls
21V617000 · Sep 27, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 the fuel pump to fail.
Complaints
10 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.13 | NHTSA photo |
| HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.13 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaris · 1.5L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 39 | 34 | — | — | $1,950 |
| Yaris · 1.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 | 40 | 35 | — | — | $1,900 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2020 Toyota Yaris at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.