Toyota · Yaris · 2015
2015 Toyota Yaris
4
Recalls
15
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2015 Toyota Yaris has 4 recalls and 15 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: air bags (3 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 29, 2026
Research Context
The 2015 Toyota Yaris page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is air bags with 3 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2015 Toyota Yaris currently shows 4 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 15 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are air bags (3), structure (2), vehicle speed control,service brakes (1).
- Vehicle
- 2015 Toyota Yaris
- Recalls
- 4
- Complaints
- 15
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
13.6% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 19V319000April 23, 2019
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.
Remedy Status
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 ID: 16V367000May 26, 2016
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.
Remedy Status
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 ID: 15V134000March 09, 2015
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."
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 15V098000February 19, 2015
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
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 Status
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.
Owner Complaints
15 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Nov 30, 2023
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, w...
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STRUCTURE
Aug 29, 2023
Since my original lease of my 2015 Toyota Yaris SE from Hanlees Hilltop Toyota in January 2015, both the front and rear bumpers have continually come unfastened. This was described as a known defect by two employees at this location: Tito Anopol (phone [XXX] ) and [XXX] (phone [...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 19, 2021
Bumber detaches,
AIR BAGS
CRASH1 injuryMar 26, 2021
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
ENGINE
Feb 13, 2020
SQUEALS WHEN CRANKS, ALL THE TIMES.
AIR BAGS
CRASH1 injuryJan 26, 2019
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...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
CRASHJan 5, 2019
CAR KEPT ACCELERATING DESPITE THE BRAKES ON THE CAR BEING APPLIED CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO A BUILDING.
AIR BAGS
CRASHFeb 22, 2018
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 ALS...
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STRUCTURE
Jul 10, 2017
THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CHECK SCREWS LOOSENED. MAKES RARE NOISE.
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
CRASH2 injuriesMay 17, 2017
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Yaris have?
The 2015 Toyota Yaris has 4 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2015 Toyota Yaris?
NHTSA has received 15 owner-reported complaints for the 2015 Toyota Yaris.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2015 Toyota Yaris?
The 2015 Toyota Yaris received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Yaris?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2015 Toyota Yaris are air bags (3 reports), structure (2 reports), vehicle speed control,service brakes (1 reports).
Does the 2015 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 4 recalls on record for the 2015 Toyota Yaris. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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