Above Average Reliability

2020 Toyota Yaris Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

4th Generation (DJ) · 1.5L I4 (P5-VPS) · $11,000 - $15,500

Known Issues — 2020 Toyota Yaris

CRITICAL

Low-pressure fuel pump impeller can crack and fail, stalling the engine

What to Inspect

  • Check the VIN for fuel pump recall 21V617 and ask whether the repair was completed
  • Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open campaign has been repaired
  • Ask for the full service history and match it to the manufacturer's maintenance schedule
  • Check the tires for age, cracking and uneven wear
  • Make sure every warning light comes on at start-up and then goes out

Maintenance costs to expect

ServiceIntervalCost
Oil changeevery 7,500 miles or 6 months$45-$70
Tire rotationevery 7,500 miles or 6 months$25-$50
Engine air filterevery 37,500 miles or 30 months$20-$35
Cabin air filterevery 30,000 miles or 24 months$15-$30
Spark plugsevery 75,000 miles or 60 months$60-$100
Engine coolantat 120,000 miles or 120 months, then every 60,000 miles or 60 months$100-$160

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