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2015 Toyota Yaris Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

71/100

#5 most-complained of 15 Yaris years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2015 Toyota Yaris has 15 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 71 out of 100 — #5 highest of 15 Yaris model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is airbags (5 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 9 crashes, 10 injuries, and 5 deaths.

Complaints
15
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
9 / 0
Injuries / deaths
10 / 5
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
32.5
30 city / 35.5 hwy

Top 2015 Toyota Yaris problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags5 (33%)
  2. Brakes4 (27%)
  3. Engine4 (27%)
  4. Other3 (20%)
  5. Steering2 (13%)
  6. Structure & Body2 (13%)
  7. Electrical System1 (7%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (7%)
2015 Toyota Yaris complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2015Jan 2016Oct 2016Jul 2017Jan 2019Mar 2020Jan 2022May 2024
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2015 to May 2024; peak Jun 2017 (3).

2015 Toyota Yaris recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

See all 4 recalls for the 2015 Toyota Yaris →

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Good369132.5
2014No verdict03132.5
2015Caution7115432.5
2016Good295232.5
2017Good4315333.5

All Toyota Yaris years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Toyota Yaris a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Toyota Yaris ranks #5 of 15 among Yaris model years (Complaint Index 71/100, verdict: Caution). It has 15 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Yaris?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (5 complaints), brakes (4 complaints), and engine (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 35,000 miles.
Does the 2015 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2015 Toyota Yaris, most recently reported 2019, covering airbags, suspension, wheels & tires, and structure & body.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Toyota Yaris?
EPA rates the 2015 Toyota Yaris at 32.5 MPG combined (30 city / 35.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,000. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.