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2020 Toyota Yaris problems

The most common problem on the 2020 Toyota Yaris is engine and cooling. It has fewer complaints than a typical Yaris model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
82/100
Owner complaints
10
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
73
Worst area
Engine
Fuel economy
34-35mpg

The worst 2020 Toyota Yaris problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    4
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Driver assistance
    2

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    4
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Driver assistance
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Seat belts
    1

Recalls 1

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported September 27, 2021 · 31,307 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.

Recall number 21V617000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 2020 Toyota Yaris

Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Toyota Yaris 73

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 73 bulletins for the 2020 Toyota Yaris

2020 Toyota Yaris fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
1.5L 4‑cylFWD30-3239-4034-35

What 2020 Toyota Yaris owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA · crash

Brake assist failed at time of accident, it never came on. It does come on sometimes in the past when it shouldn’t. I was breaking because a car came to a complete stop in front of me, there was no warning and despite my best effort to brake the car still made contact with other car in front of me. I have not yet taken the car to a dealer. The car has not been inspected. No warning lights. However, in the past the car would stop randomly for no reason. Also it has a hesitation when you hit the gas.

Filed Sep 25, 2024 · Acceleration, Brakes · PR

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 inclined drive way zone and I put the vehicle back to other. In occasions when I go out to my residence, I need to go thru a control system that content a electrical barrier (electric arm), and around 4 or 5 times, when I close to this area the car did a hard stop, and the collision red light turned on with a beep sound, the same indication when the car activate the breaking system in the highway and when I try to park in some times to my garage. The most critical issue is when hard stooping in the highway due to in these times the other vehicles claimed me why reason I stopping without any reason, and them are very close to collision the back of my car. When this happen the sound of the tires of my car can be ear clearly the hard stopping. I very disappointment and very scare this defect was and will be in danger my life, due to the dealer retailer that I buy my car don't found any issue after my notification and I had no choice open a case directly with the Toyota, and now the dealer retailer will do an a correct inspection but I need to pay for this, is incredible due to my 2020 car only have 18,000 used miles.

Filed Sep 13, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · TX

This 2020 Yaris is registered to me but driven by my daughter to her workplace less that 3 miles away. The first incident involved the engine laboring to start and when she came home, the battery was dead. I was able to re-charge the battery at home but 2 days later, the car would not start at home. I have an auto engine scanner that registered a P2610 code stating "an Engine Control Module, ECM/PCM Engine Off Timer Performance". The battery had been completely drained of its liquid. This is a safety hazard that could have stranded my daughter as she sometimes drives to Houston which is about 30 miles away. I researched this code and found that the federal safety agency has previously issued notices on these problems. We need help getting it resolved.Car is available for inspection.

Filed Dec 16, 2021 · Fuel system · FL

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Yaris. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency 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 parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 8, 2021 · Fuel system · NV

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Yaris. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 the recall repair. The dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but informed the contact they did not know when parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Oct 28, 2021 · Fuel system · 8,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Yaris. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle was bucking and jerking while driving at slower speeds. The contact stated that also that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. Additionally, while depressing the accelerator pedal to the flooring, the vehicle made an abnormal growling sound. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

Filed Sep 21, 2021 · Acceleration · WI

i was at a stop light waiting for a left turn. there was a truck in front of me. the light turned green. the truck drove forward and was beginning to turn. there was a car space between me and the truck. i accelerated to turn and within a few seconds i felt the anti lock brakes activate, car stopped the engine shut off. i had to put the car in park and restart the engine. its a good thing there wasnt a car behind me.

Filed Mar 26, 2021 · Engine · NJ

The owners manual capacities for an oil change with filter calls for 4.4qts. When this amount of oil is used and the proper instructions are followed as per the same manual to check the level with the dipstick it shows that it is overfilled by close to 1qt. The dealership can't explain it nor can toyota. I truly believe that this could cause either premature engine failure or possibly an engine fire because of this design flaw.

Filed Feb 8, 2021 · Engine · 3,500 miles · IN

I have a 2020 toyota yaris with 3500 miles that has an intense and repeated vibration problem that started appearing 9 months after I bought the car new. When I come fully to a stop, sometimes the car will vibrate intensely like a massage chair. The vibration can be felt throughout - in seats, steering wheel, dash, brake pedal, even the doors and windows. The vibration is so intense it can be visually seen. When I look under the hood, the engine is shaking intensely. However, the problem only happens in drive/reverse and when stopped. If the car is in park/neutral, or when the car is moving, it does not vibrate. The vibration comes back when put back into drive/reverse. The vibration only happens once the car is warm. Car vibrates at 500 RPM. When RPM goes up to 600 or more, it stops vibrating. It also stops vibrating if the A/C compressor is turned on (rpms rising). An independent mechanic diagnosed the problem to be a low idle because idle rpms were too low (not a rough idle). I went to the toyota dealership 4 times to fix the problem. They were able to replicate the problem and film it happening but were not able to fix it. The dealership has checked other cars for the problem; they first told me that my yaris is the only one with that problem, then they changed their statement and said "3 other yaris at other dealerships also had that problem, but it is like 3 out of 30,000 yaris". This means that the vibration problem is not normal for this car and a few of these cars are defective (with mine being one of them). I went to the dealership 4 separate times regarding this issue but they refused or gave me an excuse, said they couldn't fix it, couldn't replicate the problem, etc. My car only has 3,500 miles and this is unacceptable for a new car. Toyota should acknowledge this problem and find an effective remedy, take this car back, or compensate the owner.

Filed Jun 12, 2020 · Electrical, Seat belts · 6,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 toyota yaris. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the front passenger's seat belt failed to securely fasten into the buckle. The contact stated that the front passenger's side mirror cover detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed that there was an electrical short within the dashboard. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000. The VIN was not included.

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Questions about the 2020 Toyota Yaris

Is the 2020 Toyota Yaris reliable?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2020 Toyota Yaris, fewer than a typical Yaris model year.

What is the 2020 Toyota Yaris year score?

The 2020 Toyota Yaris scores 82 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Toyota Yaris: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Toyota Yaris?

Engine and cooling, with 4 complaints. Next is fuel system (3).

How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota Yaris have?

1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.

What year does the Toyota Yaris have bad engine?

The Toyota Yaris model years with the most engine complaints are 2008 (15 complaints) and 2007 (11 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2020 Toyota Yaris get?

Official estimates for the 2020 Toyota Yaris range from 34 to 35 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 30-32 city and 39-40 highway.

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