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NHTSA crash test of the 2019 Toyota Yaris Ia

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 Toyota Yaris Ia

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
26Complaints
1Investigations
ABOUT THE TOYOTA YARIS IA

The 2019 Toyota Yaris iA is a subcompact sedan aimed squarely at budget-conscious commuters and first-time buyers who want an efficient, easy-to-park city car without sacrificing basic peace of mind. Developed in partnership with Mazda and sharing its underpinnings with the Mazda2, this trim-line sedan occupies the entry-level end of Toyota's U.S. lineup and competes in one of the most price-sensitive segments on the market.

VERDICT

The 2019 Toyota Yaris Ia earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Yaris iA as a practical and competent entry-level commuter that punches above its price point in refinement, largely owing to its Mazda-derived platform. They tend to praise its driving manners relative to segment expectations while acknowledging that feature content and interior space are limited by class standards.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 13%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13226

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech2/10
Defect record18.25/20
Forward collision warning: NoLane departure warning: NoStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Toyota Yaris Ia at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

26 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

1reported crash
1reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsEngine 8Electrical System 8Fuel/Propulsion System 7Steering 5Unknown Or Other 4Vehicle Speed Control 3

Rivals in Sedan (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 13226), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Toyota Yaris Ia 2019. Class rank 53 of 119 in Sedan 2019. Methodology · Disclosure