Most common 2015 Toyota Yaris problems
Share of the 15 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Yaris complaints by model year
Best Yaris years: 2006, 2016, 2013. Years to avoid: 2008, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012. Compare all years →
2015 Toyota Yaris recalls (4)
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: 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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
What 2015 Toyota Yaris owners say
Air bags
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.
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
Brakes
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
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.
Speed control & acceleration
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.
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
2015 Toyota Yaris engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 30 / 36 / 33 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 30 / 35 / 32 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Toyota Yaris a good car?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Yaris rates better than average: 43% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Yaris at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Toyota Yaris?
The air bags — 5 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the brakes (3) and speed control & acceleration (3).
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Yaris have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2015 Toyota Yaris, the most recent from April 23, 2019 (side/window). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Yaris?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2006, 2016 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2012. See the full Toyota Yaris years comparison.
At what mileage do 2015 Toyota Yaris problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 35,000 miles; 67% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.