2019 Toyota GR Yaris History Check

About the 2019 Toyota GR Yaris

The 2019 model year of the Toyota GR Yaris sits in the a hot hatch / homologation special that was Australia's #73-best-selling new vehicle in 2024. GR Yaris was allocation-limited; many AU examples are owned by investors not enthusiasts and have <10,000km — verify the 6-speed iMT clutch hasn't been replaced (a sign of hidden launch-control abuse). Engine number must match the VIN; engine swaps are common after the G16E-GTS suffers from forged-piston knock on cheap fuel.

2019-specific issues to verify

These reliability concerns affect Toyota GR Yaris examples from this generation. Service history (verifiable via PPSR notation) is the critical purchase factor.

1. G16E-GTS detonation on 95-octane fuel (98 RON minimum required)
2. Front-diff oil leak from output seal at 50,000km
3. Centre-tunnel torsional crack on hard-driven examples
4. Aftermarket downpipe fitment voids warranty + ACCC flagged 2024

Other model years — Toyota GR Yaris

The Aussie Car Check service covers every Toyota GR Yaris sold in Australia. Pick a different year:

Check a Toyota GR Yaris in your state

Same 2019 Toyota GR Yaris check works for any AU state. State-specific guides include local rego format and WOVR rules: