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2020 Toyota Yaris Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

14/100

#13 most-complained of 15 Yaris years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2020 Toyota Yaris has 9 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 14 out of 100 — #13 highest of 15 Yaris model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 56% of the total).

Complaints
9
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
34.5
31 city / 39.5 hwy

Top 2020 Toyota Yaris problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine5 (56%)
  2. Fuel System3 (33%)
  3. Other3 (33%)
  4. Electrical System2 (22%)
  5. Brakes1 (11%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (11%)
  7. Seat Belts1 (11%)
2020 Toyota Yaris complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2020Feb 2021Mar 2021Sep 2021Oct 2021Dec 2021Sep 2023Sep 2024
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2020 to Sep 2024; peak Sep 2023 (3).

2020 Toyota Yaris recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V617000Sep 27, 2021Fuel System31,307 vehicles

    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.

    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.

2020 Toyota Yaris fuel economy and fuel cost

City
31 MPG
Highway
39.5 MPG
Combined
34.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,875
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2020 compared with other Yaris years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2018No verdict214133.5
2019Caution5026334
2020Best149134.5

All Toyota Yaris years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Toyota Yaris a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Toyota Yaris ranks #13 of 15 among Yaris model years (Complaint Index 14/100, verdict: Best). It has 9 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota Yaris?
The most reported problem areas are engine (5 complaints), fuel system (3 complaints), and electrical system (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 6,000 miles.
Does the 2020 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2020 Toyota Yaris, most recently reported 2021, covering fuel system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Toyota Yaris?
EPA rates the 2020 Toyota Yaris at 34.5 MPG combined (31 city / 39.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,875. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.