Model year 2020 · Compact Cars

2020 Toyota Yaris: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 Toyota Yaris at 34–35 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 10 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

34–35

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Toyota dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2020 Toyota Yaris recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Toyota Yaris, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 21V617000 Reported Sep 27, 2021
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 21TB05 / 21TA05)
Units affected
31,307 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2020 Toyota Yaris fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2020 Toyota Yaris EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Yaris1.5L 4-cylManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular30/39/34 mpg$1,950264
Yaris1.5L 4-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular32/40/35 mpg$1,900252

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2020 Toyota Yaris crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2020 Toyota Yaris NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2020 Toyota YARIS 4 DR FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars13%No
2020 Toyota YARIS HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars13%No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2020 Toyota Yaris owner complaints

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Toyota Yaris, most recently on Oct 6, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2020 Toyota Yaris complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine4
Fuel system, gasoline3
Unknown or other3
Electrical system2
Service brakes2
Vehicle speed control2
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings1
Seat belts1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Toyota Yaris model years

Toyota Yaris by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2019 Yaris32–35 mpg3265/5
2018 Yaris32–35 mpg1125/5
2017 Yaris32–35 mpg3315/5
2016 Yaris32–33 mpg254/5
2015 Yaris32–33 mpg4154/5

All Toyota Yaris years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2020 Toyota models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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