2019 Toyota Yaris recalls and problems

The 2019 Toyota Yaris has 3 safety recalls and 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2019 Toyota Yaris vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Toyota Yaris recalls

Recall 21V-617: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Sep 27, 2021 · 31,307 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Recall 19V-503: Equipment

Reported Jun 28, 2019 · 1,325 vehicles affected · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.

Recall 19V-244: Equipment

Reported Mar 27, 2019 · 3,634 vehicles affected · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Problem: Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

2019 Toyota Yaris problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	8
Electrical System	8
Fuel/Propulsion System	7
Steering	5
Unknown or Other	4
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Suspension	1
Wheels	1
Visibility/Wiper	1
Equipment	1

Most reported parts

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 1
Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment — 1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 13,833 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2019 Toyota Yaris complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Jul 6, 2024

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 againâ¦Thanks

Service Brakes · at 40,000 miles · reported Jan 30, 2024

The contact owned a 2019 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that while his wife was reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated although the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle crashed into a tree and the neighbor's house. The paramedics, fire department, and police arrived and created a report. The contact's wife suffered bruising and body aches upon impact. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an impound lot. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…

Engine · at 72,000 miles · reported Oct 23, 2023

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.

Electrical System · reported Sep 28, 2023

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.

Equipment · reported Jan 11, 2023

2019 toyota yaris. Consumer writes in regard to vehicle being hacked. The consumer believes in his opinion someone remotely shutdown or disabled the vehicle while driving 65mph on the interstate. Update 06/20/2023- consumer is requesting petiton and hearing. Petition and hearing request document mailed in.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Toyota Yaris: 21V-617 (fuel system, gasoline), 19V-503 (equipment), 19V-244 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Toyota Yaris?

Owners report engine problems most often (8 reports), followed by electrical system (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 13,833 miles.

Are Toyota recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.