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2019 Toyota Yaris

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Yaris.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2019 Toyota Yaris is a compact passenger car built on Toyota’s reliable sedan platform, powered by a modest engine that runs on 0W‑20 or 5W‑30 oil and delivers an EPA‑rated 32‑40‑35 mpg in city, highway, and combined modes. Its six‑speed automatic transmission balances efficiency with smooth shifting, while the vehicle’s design keeps it lightweight and easy to maneuver. In the broader Yaris reliability history, the 2019 model sits comfortably below the peak complaint year of 2007 and well above the low‑complaint 2014 baseline, with only 26 owner complaints—primarily engine‑related—and three recalls, underscoring its continued reputation for dependable, low‑maintenance ownership.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacitySedanOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 / 5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque80-108 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy32/40/35 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 355 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90118WBA40. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 355 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnBACKUPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185/65R15 86HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim5.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90118WBA40
Engine air filter17801WB001
Fuel filter77024WB001 alt 23217WB001
Spark plug90118WBC16
Front wiper blades85212WB002 alt 85212WB001
Serpentine belt90118WB464 alt 90118WBA55
Thermostat90118WB459
Cabin air filter87139WB001

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length155.5 in
Overall width66.9 in
Overall height59.4 in
Wheelbase98.8 in
Curb weight2271 lb
Track (front / rear)58.7 / 57.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined32 / 40 / 35 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume86 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Yaris of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.60 sec — 2019 XLE Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019XLE Sedan 1.5L I-49.60 sec17.40 sec106 hpFWD
2017iA Sedan 1.5L I-48.70 sec16.80 sec106 hpFWD
2016LE 5-door Hatchback 1.5L I-410.20 sec17.80 sec106 hpFWD
2015SE 5-door Hatchback 1.5L I-48.90 sec17.00 sec106 hpFWD
2015SE 5-door Hatchback 1.5L I-410.20 sec17.90 sec106 hpFWD
2012SE 5-door Hatchback 1.5L I-48.70 sec16.80 sec106 hpFWD
2012SE 5-door Hatchback 1.5L I-49.00 sec17.00 sec106 hpFWD
2012SE 5-door Hatchback 1.5L I-49.10 sec17.00 sec106 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds Sedan of 0W-20 / 5W-30 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80-108 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Oil0W-20 · 5W-30

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts83 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts22 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts20 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/StudsBolts: 7 ft-lbs, Screws: 8 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80-108 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub160.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity.725 - .862 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-8 or equivalent
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance355 cca

Service checks

Engine Oil Pressure4.2 psi @ Idle, 22-80 psi @ 3000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash0.008 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.012 in

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039 in; Rear: 0.039 in; Front: 0.0394 in; Rear: 0.0394 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9011 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.18 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 90°.22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
116 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9016 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 75,000 mi; coolant at 120,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 120,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 37,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 45,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEmission Control System (inspect)
Every 75,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Toyota Yaris represents a notable deviation within an otherwise stable later-generation trend, posting 26 complaints, 3 recalls, and 1 investigation compared to just 4 complaints and 1 recall in 2018 and 9 complaints with 1 recall in 2020. While this generation has matured significantly from the high-volume complaint era of 2007-2010—which saw hundreds of complaints annually—the 2019 model year marks a local spike in reported issues, with the highest concentration in engine and fuel/propulsion system categories. Despite recording one crash-related and one fire-related complaint, absolute volumes remain low relative to the vehicle's historical baseline, and the 2020 model year shows a return to single-digit complaint levels. This positions 2019 as a temporary uptick rather than indicative of declining reliability, making it a reasonable purchase candidate contingent upon verification that all three recalls have been completed.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
110
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
26
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 26 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine5
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Electrical System2
Unknown Or Other,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service Brakes1
Steering,Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Equipment1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V503000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 28/06/2019

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification… 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…

21V617000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 27/09/2021

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 110 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Yaris take?

Sedan of Sedan: 0W-20; Hatchback:5W-30, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Yaris have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Yaris get?

EPA figures are 32 city / 40 highway / 35 combined mpg.