Is the 2015 Toyota Yaris reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Yaris?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Yaris have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

2015 Toyota Yaris

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2015 Toyota Yaris
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:58:23.026Z

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 15
Recalls: 4
Investigations: 0
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2015: 15 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2006	5
2007	258
2008	218
2009	92
2010	90
2011	25
2012	35
2013	9
2014	3
2015	15
2016	5
2017	15
2018	4
2019	26
2020	10

Known problem areas

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

5 of 15 total reports mention: air bags.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-07

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-01

Also filed under Electrical system

Vehicle speed control

3 of 15 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

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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...

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-13

Also filed under Service brakes

Service brakes

3 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes.

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Car kept accelerating despite the brakes on the car being applied causing the car to crash into a building.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-05

Structure

2 of 15 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.

Steering

2 of 15 total reports mention: steering.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2015-04-03Suspension15V098000 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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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2015-06-22Structure15V134000 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.

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2016-09-29Suspension16V367000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Yaris vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 27, 2015.

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.

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2019-06-07Air bags, electrical system19V319000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Yaris vehicles.

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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2015 Toyota Yaris — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 15V098000 · Suspension
Recall 15V134000 · Structure
Recall 16V367000 · Suspension
Recall 19V319000 · Air bags, electrical system

FAQ

Is the 2015 Toyota Yaris reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Yaris?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Yaris have?: 4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.