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2020 Toyota Yaris

Based on reports from 16 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
16
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
73
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 16 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

seat is not latching

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

tow lid cover fell off

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

air bag failed

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

3 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 6K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine3 (19%)
Fuel System3 (19%)
Other3 (19%)
Electrical2 (13%)
Speed Control2 (13%)
Seat Belts1 (6%)
Collision Avoidance1 (6%)
Brakes1 (6%)

2020 Toyota Yaris: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2020 Toyota Yaris, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 6,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 6K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2020 Toyota Yaris, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2020 Toyota Yaris, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2020 Toyota Yaris, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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20
8
21
3
23
3
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2020 Toyota Yaris. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

21V617000Dec 2021

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Toyota Yaris is the 2008 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

2020 Toyota Yaris vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

16

Class avg

36

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 16 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Toyota Yaris Model Years

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2020 Toyota Yaris: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Toyota Yaris?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2020 Toyota Yaris is related to the engine, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2020 Toyota Yaris reliable?
The 2020 Toyota Yaris has 16 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2020 Toyota Yaris problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2020 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?
Yes, the 2020 Toyota Yaris has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Yaris problems start?
Based on 5 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 6,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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