NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Toyota Yaris
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Toyota Yaris is a subcompact hatchback and wagon aimed squarely at budget-conscious urban drivers and first-time car buyers who want a small, maneuverable daily driver with the Toyota nameplate behind it. Covering the 2019 and 2020 model years, the Yaris slots into one of the most competitive segments in the market, where safety credentials can genuinely separate one entry from another.
The 2019 Toyota Yaris earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 81 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 3 recalls on record, reflected in the score.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
Reviewers generally regard the Yaris as a sensible, no-frills subcompact that delivers adequate everyday transportation without pretense. Most praise its urban maneuverability and straightforward driving experience, while noting that the cabin and feature set feel modest even by small-car standards. It tends to be recommended as a practical, entry-level choice rather than an exciting one.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13043
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP21V617000
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.
Reported 2021-09-27
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS19V503000
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2019-06-28
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS19V244000
Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
Reported 2019-03-27
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
26 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.