The contact owned a 2019 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that after his wife had arrived at her destination, a short time later she was made aware that the vehicle was on fire. Upon arriving on the scene, the contact's wife observed a fire originating in the engine compartment. Local emergency services were called and were able to extinguish the fire. A police and fire report was filed, but no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

- Lake Mary, FL, USA

2019 Toyota Yaris. Consumer writes in regard to engine failure. The consumer stated the vehicle shut off while being driven. The vehicle drove rough, engine noises, and experienced acceleration delays. The dealer stated that all the lines and gdi associated with the fuel pump had carbon build up. The gdi lins were flushed. Which did not repair the vehicle. The dealer advised the cause of the problem was unknown. The vehicle would need to be flushed every six months, at the owner's expense of $1200. The consumer stated this was unreasonable. The dealer also advised to accelerate the vehicle 2 or 3 times a week at a high speed rate, in order to force out the build up. The consumer believed the vehicle was a lemon.

- Henderson, NV, USA

2019 Toyota Yaris. Consumer writes in regard to engine failure.

- Henderson, NV, USA

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Yaris. The contact initially stated that multiple attempts were needed to start his vehicle. When the vehicle would start, the transmission would hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Upon investigation underneath the hood, the contact discovered sticks and chewed wiring which he linked to squirrels. Since the initial discovery, the contact had seen squirrels entering and leaving the engine compartment on two separate occasions. The dealer had been notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and provided a case number. The contact ordered the parts to replace the wiring harness and air filter cover however, the vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 14,700.

- Dekalb, IL, USA

Our vehicle got recalled and we're worried for the safety of our kids in a small unstable 2019 Toyota Yaris

- Sacramento, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Yaris. The contact took the vehicle to lou fusz Toyota (10725 manchester rd, St. Louis, mo 63122) to be serviced for an unknown manufacturer's recall to re-program the engine. After the vehicle was serviced, the keyfob failed to lock and unlock the vehicle. Additionally, the push to start button failed to start the vehicle. The contact notified the dealer of the failure. The dealer suggested that the contact record a video of the failure experienced so it could be sent to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,833.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

I went to dealership on western 1/7/19 bought a new vehicle 2019 Toyota Yaris le the same day the vehicle stopped on me while in traffic on 33rd and king drive all the lights turned red and came even before leaving the dealership the engine light came on and the agent ignocio told me that 'it's nothing it will go away'. the same thing happened 1/11/19 and 1/25/19 in traffic on lakeshore drive and the vehicle stopped while in drive mode and all lights came on again windows were stuck doors were not unlocking and the key was in the vehicle as well. I was scared for my life and could been killed that day. Toyota dealership is not doing anything about the issue I told them this is a manufacturer defect because there is no way a brand new vehicle will have engine light including all other lights on and stop on on its onw in traffic.

- Chicago, IL, USA