Parts for your 2020 Toyota Vitz|yaris-Wheel hubs

2020 Toyota Vitz/Yaris wheel hubs — what they do and when to service or replace them

Wheel hubs are absolutely fitted to the 2020 Toyota Vitz/Yaris. Technical references including Toyota’s workshop repair manual sections “Front Axle Hub and Bearing” and “Rear Axle Hub and Bearing” for the Yaris platform, along with Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC), list hub and bearing assemblies at all four corners. The front uses a hub with a pressed-in bearing in the steering knuckle, while the rear is a sealed bolt-on hub/bearing unit with an integrated ABS encoder (spec varies with drum or disc rear brakes). So yes — wheel hubs are relevant and used on the 2020 Vitz/Yaris.

On this model, the wheel hubs provide a stable, true-running mounting point for the wheels, keep the bearings perfectly aligned, and house the wheel speed encoder for ABS and stability control. If the hubs or the sealed bearings inside them wear out, you can get a humming or growling noise that rises with road speed, ABS faults, steering vibration, or uneven tyre wear.

As part of regular servicing for a 2020 Toyota Vitz/Yaris, a hub/bearing check is simple and worthwhile. A technician will lift the vehicle, spin each wheel, and feel for roughness or notchiness. They’ll also check for play by holding the tyre at 12 and 6 o’clock and gently rocking it. Any free play, rumble, or heat after a short drive points to a tired hub or bearing.

• Look out for these signs: road-speed hum, ABS light on, drifting or vibration through the wheel, scalloped tyres, or warmth at the hub after normal driving.
• Front hubs: typically require pressing the bearing in/out of the knuckle, wheel alignment is recommended afterwards.
• Rear hubs: usually a sealed, bolt-on unit, replace the entire assembly if it’s noisy or loose.
• Always match ABS compatibility, stud pattern (generally 4x100), and drum/disc variant when ordering.
• Torque wheel nuts evenly and to spec, re-check after 50–100 kilometres to protect the hub and studs.

There’s no fixed replacement interval, the sealed bearings are “lubed for life”. In Australian and New Zealand conditions, many last well past 100,000 kilometres, but potholes, kerb strikes, corrosion, and oversized wheels can shorten their life. When a hub fails, replacement is the correct repair — repacking grease won’t fix a sealed unit.

Quality matters. Genuine or reputable OEM-spec hubs maintain ABS signal accuracy and bearing preload. During fitting, avoid hammering studs, keep the mounting face clean and rust-free, and always follow Toyota’s torque procedures. Treated right, the 2020 Toyota Vitz/Yaris wheel hubs will keep the ride quiet, safe, and straight for years.

Popular questions about 2020 Toyota Vitz/Yaris wheel hubs

Does the 2020 Toyota Vitz/Yaris use separate wheel hubs or just bearings?

It uses wheel hubs. Up front, the hub works with a pressed-in bearing inside the steering knuckle. At the rear, most variants run a sealed bolt-on hub/bearing unit with an integrated ABS encoder. So you’re dealing with proper hub assemblies, not loose bearings alone.

What are the common signs a Yaris hub needs replacing?

A steady hum or growl that changes with speed, an ABS warning light, play felt at the wheel when rocked at 12 and 6 o’clock, warmth at the hub after a short drive, or uneven tyre wear are the big giveaways. If the noise changes when cornering, that also points to a failing hub/bearing.

How often should wheel hubs be serviced or replaced?

The hubs are sealed and don’t need routine greasing. Instead, have them inspected at each service. Many last beyond 100,000 kilometres, but rough roads, kerb hits, or oversized wheels can shorten life. Replace the assembly if any play, roughness, or ABS signal issues are found.