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2015 Toyota Yaris problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 22 complaints on file for the 2015 Toyota Yaris — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Reports tied to this model year include 10 deaths and 18 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

22

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

14

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

18

Injuries

10

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2015 compare to other Yaris years?

Yaris NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted331 complaints2006: 9 complaints2007: 331 complaints2008: 289 complaints2009: 134 complaints2010: 123 complaints2011: 31 complaints2012: 47 complaints2013: 11 complaints2014: 3 complaints2015: 22 complaints2016: 8 complaints2017: 21 complaints2018: 7 complaints2019: 43 complaints2020: 16 complaints
Yaris NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Toyota Yaris problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags523%
Brakes314%
Other314%
Speed Control314%
Electrical System29%
Steering29%
Body & Structure29%
Suspension15%
Engine15%

Does the 2015 Toyota Yaris have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V319000AirbagsApril 23, 2019 · 43,221 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Yaris vehicles. The wire harnesses for the side air bag sensors located within the front doors may crack and corrode, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the front seat side air bags and the curtain shield air bags.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, front seat side air bags and curtain shield air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wire harness assembly in the front doors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K1F/K0F.

16V367000SuspensionMay 26, 2016 · 3,106 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Yaris vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 27, 2015. The front strut mounting bearings can be damaged when a high load is applied to the strut, such as driving over a large bump.

Consequence

A damaged strut mounting bearing may cause the strut rod to separate, causing a loss of vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the strut mounting bearings and, as necessary, replace the strut and front suspension support sub-assembly, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners July 12, 2016. The recall began on September 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0S.

15V134000Body & StructureMarch 9, 2015 · 16,582 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 31, 2011, to February 9, 2015, and sold or registered in Puerto Rico. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a roof headliner that does not provide the proper occupant protection in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 201, " Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

Consequence

If the vehicles are equipped with a headliner that does not meet the impact requirements, there is an increased risk of occupantl injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headliner, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

15V098000SuspensionFebruary 19, 2015 · 226 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Yaris vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to January 9, 2015. The affected vehicles may have improperly tightened rear axle bearing bolts.

Consequence

The improperly tightened bolts may loosen during vehicle operation and may potentially cause the wheel to lock up or may damage the rear brake components, reducing their effectiveness. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle bearing bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began during April 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“A car accident I had in March 2021, I was rear ended from behind and none of my airbags went off. I called Toyota and they said that that’s how it was supposed to be because of whatever situation of being rear ended”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · March 26, 2021 · crash

“SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WITH SPEED OF ALMOST 100 MPH, BRAKES NOT SLOWING VEHICLE WILE TRAVELING E/B ON FREEWAY AND EXITING OFF RAMP AND COLLIDING WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING N/B ON CITY STREET CHP COLLISION REPORT # 9855-2015 2306 VEHICLE IMPOUNDED FOR INVESTIGATION.....UPDATED 01/25/16…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 31, 2015 · crash

“PURCHASED DEC.2014 , YARIS 2015 MAKES GRINDING NOISE WHEN ON LEFT TURNS ONLY, MAINTENANCE DONE ONE MONTH AFTER TO RESOLVE ISSUE ,BUT THE NOISE AND GRINDING STILL CONTINUE .”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · December 17, 2014

“SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WITH SPEED OF ALMOST 100 MPH, BRAKES NOT SLOWING VEHICLE WILE TRAVELING E/B ON FREEWAY AND EXITING OFF RAMP AND COLLIDING WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING N/B ON CITY STREET CHP COLLISION REPORT # 9855-2015 2306 VEHICLE IMPOUNDED FOR INVESTIGATION.....UPDATED 01/25/16…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · December 31, 2015 · crash

“WHILE I WAS PARKING MY CAR IN MY DRIVE WAY AND I TRIED TO STOP WITH THE BREAKS . I DIDN'T STOP EVEN THOUGH I WAS BREAKING HARD AND THE SPEED EXCELLERATED AND I HAD TROUBLE CONTROLING THE STEERING WHEEL , ITS MOVED IT SELF.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · May 17, 2017 · crash

2015 Toyota Yaris — common questions

Is the 2015 Toyota Yaris reliable?

The record is thin — 22 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2015 Yaris problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (5 complaints), other (3 complaints), brakes (3 complaints).

Does the 2015 Toyota Yaris have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Toyota Yaris. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Toyota Yaris years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Yaris years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2019, 2011, 2006. The cleanest record among Yaris years belongs to 2014.

How safe is the 2015 Toyota Yaris?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2015 Toyota Yaris earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.