2015 Toyota Yaris Safety Report
2015 Toyota Yaris Safety Analysis
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2015 Toyota Yaris
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2015 Toyota Yaris. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (4) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (15) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 9 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Air Bags | Compare air bags issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2018 | Compare against the 2018 Toyota Yaris with 4 complaints and 1 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2019 | Check the 2019 Toyota Yaris before buying across this generation. |
Toyota Yaris Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Toyota Yaris years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Toyota Yaris | 15 | 3 | Use as a comparable safety baseline. |
| 2018 Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Toyota Yaris | 26 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Toyota Yaris | 9 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2015 Toyota Yaris Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2015 Toyota Yaris, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Air Bags
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Toyota onlyStructure
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Structure issues Toyota onlyElectrical System,Air Bags
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Air Bags issues Toyota onlyUnknown Or Other
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Toyota onlyEngine
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Toyota onlyUnknown Or Other,Service Brakes
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes issues Toyota onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2015 Toyota Yaris
Reliability Score
The 2015 Toyota Yaris receives a reliability score of 92 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
Known Issues for the 2015 Toyota Yaris
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2015 Toyota Yaris:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags And Electrical System Recalls have been issued for air bags and the electrical system, including side and window air bags and electronic stability control (ESC). |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Structural And Suspension Recalls have been issued for structural and suspension components, including front shock absorbers and rear axle assemblies. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Unintended Acceleration There have been reports of sudden unintended acceleration, though the cause is not always clear. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Seat Belt Warning Light Drivers have reported that the seat belt warning light flashed on the instrument panel. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2015 Toyota Yaris:
23% of reported issues are related to air bags, including recalls and warnings.
15% of reported issues are related to the electrical system, including air bags and electronic stability control (ESC).
10% of reported issues are related to suspension components, including front shock absorbers and rear axle assemblies.
8% of reported issues are related to structural components.
Recall Details for the 2015 Toyota Yaris
The following 4 recalls have been issued for the 2015 Toyota Yaris by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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 ...
Summary: 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 ...
Consequence: 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.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: The improperly tightened bolts may loosen during vehicle operation and may potentially cause the wheel to lock up or may damage the rear brake components, reducing their effectiveness. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2015 Toyota Yaris
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2015 Toyota Yaris with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 9 complaints involved crashes. 6 reported injuries or fatalities.
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 investigatin...
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 [XXX] ). [XXX] noted the roof trim was also notorious for coming unfastened. He removed the top inlets from the roof ex...
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
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SQUEALS WHEN CRANKS, ALL THE TIMES.
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 WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FULL BODY AND FACIAL CONTUSIONS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CAUSE OF THE NON...
CAR KEPT ACCELERATING DESPITE THE BRAKES ON THE CAR BEING APPLIED CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO A BUILDING.
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 ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. TWO DEFECTIVE UNITS IN AN AIR BAGS SYSTEM IS A POTENTIALLY FATAL SITUATION. REPAIR WAS DONE AT A...
THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CHECK SCREWS LOOSENED. MAKES RARE NOISE.
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.
LOST VEHICLE CONTROL DICHING AND CRASHING IN TO A TREE.
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 TRUC...
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 *BF
PURCHASED DEC.2014 , YARIS 2015 MAKES GRINDING NOISE WHEN ON LEFT TURNS ONLY, MAINTENANCE DONE ONE MONTH AFTER TO RESOLVE ISSUE ,BUT THE NOISE AND GRINDING STILL CONTINUE .
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REVERSING OUT OF PARKING, THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED TO DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNO...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2015 Toyota Yaris
Has the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS been recalled?
Yes, the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS has 4 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS have?
The 2015 TOYOTA YARIS has 15 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 9 involved crashes. 10 injuries and 5 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS?
The 2015 TOYOTA YARIS does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS involve air bags (3 complaints), structure (2 complaints), electrical system,air bags (1 complaints). Other affected components include unknown or other, engine, unknown or other,service brakes.
How many crash reports does the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS have?
There are 9 crash reports associated with the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS out of 15 total complaints (60.0% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS have?
There are no fire reports for the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS?
Yes, 5 deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS. These are self-reported by complainants and do not imply the vehicle caused the death.
How many injuries are reported for the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS?
10 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2015 TOYOTA YARIS?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 15 complaints, 4 recalls. Note: 5 death(s) have been reported. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS?
The components with the most failures on the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS are: 1. AIR BAGS (3 complaints), 2. STRUCTURE (2 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS (1 complaints), 4. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints), 5. ENGINE (1 complaints). AIR BAGS is the single most-reported problem area with 3 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2015 TOYOTA YARIS?
Be aware of recalls for air bags and the electrical system, and check for any structural or suspension issues. The 2015 TOYOTA YARIS has 15 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS?
The 2015 TOYOTA YARIS receives a reliability score of 92/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 15 owner complaints, 4 recalls, and 9 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Air bags and electrical system and Structural and suspension.
What are the known issues with the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS?
Known issues with the 2015 TOYOTA YARIS include: Air bags and electrical system, Structural and suspension, Unintended acceleration, Seat belt warning light. These are based on patterns found across 15 NHTSA complaints. 4 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2015 Toyota Yaris?
Yes, there are recalls for air bags, the electrical system, and structural components.
What are the most common issues reported?
The most common issues are related to air bags, the electrical system, and suspension components.
Can the 2015 Toyota Yaris experience sudden unintended acceleration?
Yes, there have been reports of sudden unintended acceleration, though the cause is not always clear.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of recalls for air bags and the electrical system, and check for any structural or suspension issues.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2015 Toyota Yaris
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2015 Toyota Yaris. The data includes 15 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 4 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 9 reported crashes, 10 reported injuries, and 5 fatalities associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16