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2020 Toyota Yaris LE MT

The 2020 Toyota Yaris LE MT is a 106-hp 1.5-liter with a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,650 MSRP and is rated at 34 mpg combined.

It makes 106 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 103 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 30 mpg city and 39 mpg highway (34 mpg combined).

The Yaris measures 171.2 inches long on a 101.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,401 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$16,650
MSRP with Destination$17,605
Destination Charge$955
Engine
Engine Type1.5L Regular Unleaded I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower106 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque103 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission6-Speed Manual
1st Gear3.58
2nd Gear1.9
3rd Gear1.29
4th Gear0.97
5th Gear0.8
6th Gear0.65
Reverse3.42
Final Drive4.11
Fuel Economy
City30 MPG
Highway39 MPG
Combined34 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Tank Capacity11.6 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion Beam
Turning Diameter32.2 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc10.2 in (Disc)
Rear Brake Disc9.0 in (Drum)
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16 in
Wheels Rear16 in
Tires FrontP185/60VR16
Tires RearP185/60VR16
Dimensions & Weight
Length171.2 in
Width66.7 in
Height58.5 in
Wheelbase101.2 in
Front Track58.9 in
Rear Track58.5 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft³
Curb Weight2,401 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.2 in
Headroom Rear36.8 in
Legroom Front41.9 in
Legroom Rear34.4 in
Shoulder Room Front53.2 in
Shoulder Room Rear50 in
Hip Room Front48.6 in
Hip Room Rear49.5 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (13.0 % risk)
Tested variant: 2020 Toyota YARIS 4 DR FWD

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Toyota YARIS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Sep 27, 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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 21V617000

10 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 Toyota YARIS

Owner Complaints

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Toyota YARIS (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine4
Fuel System3
Gasoline3
Unknown Or Other3
Electrical System2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 6, 2026 · Service Brakes, Engine, Forward Collision Avoidance Crash
“Brake assist failed at time of accident, it never came on. It does come on sometimes in the past when it shouldn’t. I was breaking because a car came to a complete stop in front of me, there was no…”
Sep 25, 2024 · Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance
“The vehicle do unnecessary abrupt breaking in the highway when the road are reduced due to reparation. In addition in two times, when I tried to park to my garage in the back of other vehicle the…”
Sep 13, 2023 · Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine
“This 2020 Yaris is registered to me but driven by my daughter to her workplace less that 3 miles away. The first incident involved the engine laboring to start and when she came home, the battery was…”
Dec 16, 2021 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Yaris. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V617000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The…”
Dec 8, 2021 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Yaris. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V617000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2020 TOYOTA YARIS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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