Is the 2019 Toyota YARIS reliable?

The 2019 Toyota YARIS has 43 complaints filed with NHTSA (2.0x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: ENGINE problems.

What are common problems with the 2019 Toyota YARIS?

Top problems: ENGINE (8 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (8 complaints, avg repair $500); FUEL SYSTEM (7 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2019 Toyota YARIS?

Yes, there are 3 recall(s): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Contact any Toyota dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Toyota YARIS?

The 2019 Toyota YARIS gets 34 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1412. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2019 Toyota YARIS?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2019 Toyota YARIS is approximately $1,557/year (sedan-compact class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2019 Toyota YARIS

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2019 Toyota YARIS has 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.0x the segment average of 22. The most common issue is engine problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: i went to dealership on western 1/7/19 bought a new vehicle 2019 toyota yaris le the same day the vehicle stopped on me while in traffic on 33rd and king drive all the lights turned red and came even before leaving the dealership the engine light came on and the agent ignocio told me that 'it's noth. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

2.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ENGINE

8 complaints

19%

• I WENT TO DEALERSHIP ON WESTERN 1/7/19 BOUGHT A NEW VEHICLE 2019 TOYOTA YARIS LE THE SAME DAY THE VEHICLE STOPPED ON ME WHILE IN TRAFFIC ON 33RD AND KING DRIVE ALL THE LIGHTS TURNED RED AND CAME EVEN BEFORE LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE AGENT IGNOCIO TOLD ME THAT 'IT'S NOTH
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LOU FUSZ TOYOTA (10725 MANCHESTER RD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63122) TO BE SERVICED FOR AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER'S RECALL TO RE-PROGRAM THE ENGINE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, THE KEYFOB FAILED TO LOCK AND UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. ADDITIO
• Our vehicle got recalled and we're worried for the safety of our kids in a small unstable 2019 Toyota Yaris

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“I WENT TO DEALERSHIP ON WESTERN 1/7/19 BOUGHT A NEW VEHICLE 2019 TOYOTA YARIS LE THE SAME DAY THE VEHICLE STOPPED ON ME WHILE IN TRAFFIC ON 33RD AND KING DRIVE ALL THE LIGHTS TURNED RED AND CAME EVEN BEFORE LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE AGENT IGNOCIO TOLD ME THAT 'IT'S NOTH”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2019 Toyota YARIS

Based on 16 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 7K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (3)

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS28/06/2019

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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2019 Toyota YARIS

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,412

Per month

$118

Per mile

11.8¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$1,600/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,200/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2019 Toyota YARIS

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,557

Full coverage / month

$130

Liability only / year

$601

vs US avg

-7%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-compact)0.93x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$1557

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Toyota YARIS Service Intervals

Oil change

10K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

5K mi

Brake fluid

30 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

120K mi

Cabin air filter

30K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

60K mi

0W-20 synthetic oil recommended. ToyotaCare covers first 2 years / 25K miles of scheduled maintenance for new vehicles. Hybrid battery: 10 yr / 150K miles warranty.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Toyota New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

10 yr / 150K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

2 yr / 25K mi

Hybrid battery is 10yr/150K miles for 2020+ hybrids. ToyotaCare (2yr/25K miles complimentary maintenance) is included.

These are the terms for a new Toyota. If you're buying a used 2019 YARIS, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Toyota dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 43 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: I WENT TO DEALERSHIP ON WESTERN 1/7/19 BOUGHT A NEW VEHICLE 2019 TOYOTA YARIS LE THE SAME DAY THE VEHICLE STOPPED ON ME WHILE IN TRAFFIC ON 33RD AND KING DRIVE ALL THE LIGHTS TURNED RED AND CAME EVEN BEFORE LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE AGENT IGNOCIO TOLD ME THAT 'IT'S NOTH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 4TH DROVE APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES DOWN ROUTE 650 ON NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE, SILVER SPRING, MD. STOPPED AT THE ATM ENROUTE TO CHURCH. GOT BACK INTO THE VEHICLE AND TRAVELLED APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE PROCEEDING TO THE EAST WEST HIGHWAY EXIT ON LEFT. SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED MAKING A PUL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: THE CAR BROKE DOWN IN THE HEAT. THE CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER VEHICLE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE COOLED OFF AFTER 1 HOUR IT STARTED. WE TOOK TO TOYOTA. THEY THOUGHT IT WAS A BATTERY. THEY REPLACED IT. THE BROKE DOWN ON THE SAME ISSUE 1 WEEK LATER. WE TOOK IT AGAIN TO TOYOTA. THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: WITH ONLY 500 MILES ON IT I HAD ALIGNMENT ISSUE WITH THIS BRAND NEW CAR TOYOTA YARIS 2019 WHICH WAS PURCHASED ON APR 2019. AFTER I TOOK MY CAR TO TUSTIN TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, THEY FIXED THE ALIGNMENT FOR THE FIRST TIME I HAD THE SAME ISSUE I TOOK MY CAR THERE FOR THE SECOND TIME THEY SAID NOTHING WRONG
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Toyota dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)