2015 Toyota Yaris: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 15 owner complaints on record; most reports concern vehicle speed control.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2019
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the seat belt light flashed on the instrument panel, indicating that the seat belt was not being worn. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the wiring harness. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V319000 (Air Bags, Electrical System) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2023
“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”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2021
“Tl* the contact owned a 2015 toyota yaris. While the contact was making a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the front end of her vehicle. The front end was severely damaged, but the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. A police report was filed. The driver sustained full body and facial contusions, which required medical attention. The cause of the non-deployment of airbags driver of failure was not determined. Driver of car that hit me admitted fault. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000. The VIN was unknown. *tt*jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2019
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“Installed factory new control module from toyota, had nalley toyota, roswell, ga reset the airbag. Halley determined that the new control unit was defective and replaced the brand new unit with another new unit. At that time they determined that an airbag that did not inflate also had to be replaced. Two defective units in an air bags system is a potentially fatal situation. Repair was done at a body shop. I have the airbag they did not return the defective control module. Part number 805736514p3k”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2018
“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.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · May 2017
“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 *bf”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Dec 2015
“The toyota 4 door yaris suddenly accelerated upon initiating movement from a right turn stop. The vehicle accelerated to approximately 30 mph within 100 ft. And caused a head on with ford 250 truck. Upon impact, the steering wheel air bag deployed and driver of the yaris sustained a concussion, fractured sternum and seat belt bruising. There was some damage to the ford 250 bumper and the truck needed repairs including a new bumper and realignment of the truck vehicle total alignment. It is unknown if the driver of the ford 250 suffered any injuries. The yaris was totaled including complete crushing of the engine which ended up near the driver's seat.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Dec 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota yaris. The contact stated that after reversing out of parking, the vehicle was shifted to drive and the vehicle rolled backwards without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal but was unable to stop the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries reported and no police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100. The VIN was not provided.”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2015
“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 .”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2014
When filing, owners marked a crash in 9 of these complaints and injuries in 10 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Is the 2015 Toyota Yaris reliable?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2015 Toyota Yaris. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control.
Does the 2015 Toyota Yaris have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning suspension:front:shock absorber. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.