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2019 Toyota Yaris problems

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One of the years to avoid

The 2019 Toyota Yaris carries two red flags at once: 43 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA — 2.0× the Yaris norm — and an open NHTSA defect investigation (subject: Electrical problems / No-start). It is one of the Yaris years to avoid.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (10), engine (8), and fuel system (7), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

43

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations · 1 open

1

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Yaris years?

Yaris NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted331 complaints2006: 9 complaints2007: 331 complaints2008: 289 complaints2009: 134 complaints2010: 123 complaints2011: 31 complaints2012: 47 complaints2013: 11 complaints2014: 3 complaints2015: 22 complaints2016: 8 complaints2017: 21 complaints2018: 7 complaints2019: 43 complaints2020: 16 complaints
Yaris NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Toyota Yaris problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1023%
Engine819%
Fuel System716%
Steering512%
Other49%
Speed Control37%
Visibility & Wipers12%
Driver Assistance12%
Lighting12%
Suspension12%
Tires & Wheels12%
Brakes12%

Does the 2019 Toyota Yaris have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21V617000Fuel SystemSeptember 27, 2021 · 31,307 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

19V503000OtherJune 28, 2019 · 1,325 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

19V244000OtherMarch 27, 2019 · 3,634 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Open NHTSA investigations

DP23004

Electrical problems / No-start

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a petition dated June 7, 2023, along with several subsequent submissions from the petitioner, requesting an investigation of the vehicle CAN Bus vulnerability to external attack in the Model Year (MY) 2019 Toyota Yaris.The petitioner described multiple electrical symptoms including but limited to: multiple electrical instrument panel warning lights, inaccurate fuel gauge, inoperative key fob, no-start since late 2022, and enclosed references to cybersecurity articles and websites. This defect petition has been opened to evaluate the allegation and determine whether to grant or deny the petitioner's request.The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under reference ODI number 11501206.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 28, 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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 4, 2023 · fire

“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.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · September 5, 2021

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · September 28, 2023

“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.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 2, 2019

2019 Toyota Yaris — common questions

Is the 2019 Toyota Yaris reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 43 complaints put the 2019 model at #6 of 15 Yaris years, and a defect investigation remains open. It is one of the Yaris years to avoid.

What are the most common 2019 Yaris problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (10 complaints), engine (8 complaints), fuel system (7 complaints).

Does the 2019 Toyota Yaris have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 Toyota Yaris. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2019 Toyota Yaris under NHTSA investigation?

Yes — an investigation remains open (Electrical problems / No-start). An open ODI action means NHTSA is actively assessing a possible defect.

Which Toyota Yaris years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Yaris years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2019, 2011, 2006. The cleanest record among Yaris years belongs to 2014.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.