2015 Toyota Yaris Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2015 Toyota Yaris has 15 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 71, and ranks 5th worst out of 15 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Airbags are the top problem area, cited in 33% of complaints, backed by 4 recall campaigns.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 71/100
- #5 of 15 Yaris years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 15
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 9
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 10
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 32.5
- 30 city / 35.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 10 / 5
Top 2015 Toyota Yaris problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags5 (33%)
- Brakes4 (27%)
- Engine4 (27%)
- Other3 (20%)
- Steering2 (13%)
- Structure & Body2 (13%)
- Electrical System1 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in frontal and rear-end crashes despite significant vehicle damage.
- Some owners needed multiple airbag control module and sensor replacements after dealer diagnostics found defective units.
- Brakes reportedly failed to slow the vehicle during sudden unintended acceleration events, including one at nearly 100 mph.
- The steering wheel produced a grinding noise on left turns that persisted after a maintenance visit.
- Front and rear bumpers and roof trim reportedly came unfastened repeatedly starting shortly after purchase.
- One owner reported the vehicle rolled backward unexpectedly after shifting into drive, leading to a low-speed crash.
2015 Toyota Yaris recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V319000Apr 23, 2019Airbags43,221 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 16V367000May 26, 2016Suspension, Wheels & Tires3,106 vehicles
Suspension:front:shock absorber
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 15V134000Mar 9, 2015Structure & Body16,582 vehicles
Structure
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."
Risk: 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.
2015 Toyota Yaris fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 30 MPG
- Highway
- 35.5 MPG
- Combined
- 32.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,000
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other Yaris years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Toyota Yaris reliable?
- NHTSA lists 15 complaints for the 2015 Yaris with a complaint index of 71, ranking it 5th worst among 15 model years and earning a Caution verdict relative to other Yaris years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Yaris?
- Airbags account for 33% of complaints, followed by brakes and engine issues each at 27%, based on NHTSA owner complaints.
- Does the 2015 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2015 Yaris covering airbag wire harnesses, front strut mounting bearings, a headliner issue, and rear axle bearing bolts.
- How does the 2015 Yaris compare to other Yaris model years?
- The 2015 Yaris has a complaint index of 71, better than the worst years like 2008 (index 100) but worse than years like 2020, which earns a Best verdict with an index of 14.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Toyota Yaris?
- The 2015 Yaris gets an EPA-rated 32.5 mpg combined (30 city / 35.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,000.