2015 Toyota Yaris Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Toyota Yaris.

20142016
Complaints
22
Crashes
14
Fires
0
Injuries
18
Fatalities
10
Recalls
4

Worst 2015 Toyota Yaris Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:47,074 mi
Crash-related:4
#23 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:3
#33 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Toyota Yaris.

Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
47,074
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Toyota Yaris

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~63,135 vehicles.

19V319000Air Bags:side/window · Electrical System:wiring
~43,221 affected

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.

16V367000Suspension:front:shock Absorber
~3,106 affected

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.

15V134000Structure
~16,582 affected

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."

15V098000Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
~226 affected

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.

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2015 Toyota Yaris — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Toyota Yaris reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2015 Toyota Yaris has 22 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Toyota Yaris?
Top reported problems: Airbags (5 complaints, avg 47,074 mi); Brakes (3 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Toyota Yaris?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 47,074 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Toyota Yaris?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Toyota Yaris include 14 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 18 injuries, and 10 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 63,135 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Toyota Yaris?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Yaris reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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