2019 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated June 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2019 Toyota Etios has 3 documented known issues. No issues are rated critical, indicating generally reliable ownership. Across all issues, repair costs range from $40 to $1,200. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
On the 2012-2019 Toyota Etios, chronic front-end 'toc-toc' knocking noise over bumps, speed humps and broken pavement — extremely common on Brazilian roads and heavily documented on the Etios Clube owners' forum and Reclame Aqui, with several dedicated diagnostic videos from Brazilian mechanic channels. The consensus cause is the strut top mount (coxim do amortecedor): the Etios front strut tower is secured by a single nut to the body, which does not hold the strut firmly and lets it knock. Worn bump stops (batentes), loose front springs that vibrate in their seats, and stabilizer-bar end links are frequent contributors. Forum consensus treats it as chronic mainly on pre-2017 cars, but complaints exist on 2018-2019 vehicles too, including warranty cases where Toyota replaced both front struts and the bump-stop kit. Indian Etios/Liva owners also report early suspension bushing wear on poor roads.
Replace the front strut top mounts and bump-stop/dust-boot kits on both sides; check stabilizer-bar end links and bushings and the lower ball joints while the suspension is apart. If the struts themselves are worn or were damaged by the loose mounts, replace them in pairs. On cars within warranty, Toyota dealers have replaced struts and mount kits under warranty — document the noise and insist on the inspection. The noise commonly returns if only the bump stop is replaced and the top mount is left in place.
On the 2012-2020 Toyota Etios, recurring sealing defect reported across the entire Brazilian production run and treated by owners as a design flaw: the Etios has fewer/thinner door sealing rubbers than rivals and large door vent openings, letting water and fine dust into the cabin. Typical complaints: soaked carpet on the driver's or passenger's floor after heavy rain (one documented case had ~5 cm of standing water near the rear seat after five months of ownership), damp trunk carpet or small puddles in the sedan's trunk after rain or washing, musty 'wet dog' odor, and heavy dust accumulation inside after dirt-road driving. Documented by AUTOO and Blogmotor from Reclame Aqui complaint patterns, with multiple long-running Etios Clube forum threads. Several owners report repeated dealer visits without a definitive fix; complaints span from early cars to 2020 models.
Identify the entry point: common culprits are deteriorated or displaced door and trunk-lid weatherstrips, the trunk-lid latch sitting too high to compress the seal, dirty/failed seam sealant around the tail-light housings, and door membrane/vent sealing. Fixes that worked for owners include adjusting the trunk latch so the lid compresses the rubber seal, removing the tail lights and re-applying sealant, replacing weatherstrips, and resealing door vapor barriers. Dry the carpet and underlay completely to avoid mold and corrosion. Persistent cases under warranty should be escalated with photos, as multiple visits are often needed.
On the 2014-2019 Toyota Etios, well-documented factory paint adhesion failure, concentrated on the white pearlescent (branco pérola) finish. Peeling typically starts at the roof, rain gutters, rear pillars and around door hinges, then spreads, exposing primer and bare metal. The Brazilian press (AUTOO, Mobiauto) tracked the pattern through dozens of Reclame Aqui complaints on roughly 2014-2019 cars. Specialist painters consulted by owners called it a manufacturing defect, but Toyota frequently denied warranty coverage — especially once cars passed the 3-year contractual warranty — and in several documented cases vehicles that were repainted by dealers had the peeling return. Owners also report the paint scratching and chipping unusually easily from minor contact.
Document the peeling with photos and request warranty evaluation at a Toyota dealer; cases inside the 3-year warranty have been repainted at no cost, and out-of-warranty owners have had partial success escalating via Reclame Aqui/PROCON given the documented defect pattern. The lasting fix is a proper repaint of affected panels (roof, pillars, gutters) by a quality body shop with correct primer prep — dealer respray quality varies and recurrences are documented. Avoid aggressive polishing on unaffected pearl-white panels.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2019-2019 Toyota Etios has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Front Suspension Knock from Strut Top Mounts, Water and Dust Infiltration into Cabin and Trunk, Peeling Paint on White Pearl Models (Roof, Pillars and Rain Gutters). None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
The 2019-2019 Toyota Etios has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Toyota Etios issues range from $40 to $1,200, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Chronic front-end 'toc-toc' knocking noise over bumps, speed humps and broken pavement — extremely common on Brazilian roads and heavily documented on the Etios Clube owners' forum and Reclame Aqui, with several dedicated diagnostic videos from Brazilian mechanic channels. The co… Repairs typically run $80-$300. Severity: medium.
Recurring sealing defect reported across the entire Brazilian production run and treated by owners as a design flaw: the Etios has fewer/thinner door sealing rubbers than rivals and large door vent openings, letting water and fine dust into the cabin. Typical complaints: soaked c… Repairs typically run $40-$200. Severity: medium.
Well-documented factory paint adhesion failure, concentrated on the white pearlescent (branco pérola) finish. Peeling typically starts at the roof, rain gutters, rear pillars and around door hinges, then spreads, exposing primer and bare metal. The Brazilian press (AUTOO, Mobiaut… Repairs typically run $400-$1,200. Severity: medium.
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