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 with published estimates, repair costs range from $40 to $1,200. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 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 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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