NHTSA has 15 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Toyota Yaris[1]. Air bags are the most named component group, with 5 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.
- Air Bags. 5 complaints[2]. Owners describe air bags that stayed shut after a collision, warning lights that came on, and a dealer visit that ended with more than one replacement part.
- Brakes. 3 complaints[6]. Owners describe pressing the pedal hard while the car kept rolling forward, which ended in a collision.
- Speed Control. 3 complaints[7]. Owners describe the car picking up speed on its own from a stop or on a ramp, and brakes that did not bring it back down.
- Unknown Or Other. 3 complaints[8]. These do not point to one named part.
- Steering. 2 complaints[9]. Owners describe a wheel that felt like it was moving by itself while they tried to stop.
- Structure. 2 complaints[10]. Owners describe bumpers that kept coming loose and trim that did not stay put.
- Suspension. 1 complaint[11].
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc). 1 complaint[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2015 Yaris is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Side/Window (19V319), April 2019. About 43,221 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Suspension › Front › Shock Absorber (16V367), May 2016. About 3,106 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Structure (15V134), March 2015. About 16,582 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly (15V098), February 2015. About 226 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HB FWD[5] | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13.6% |
NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: 3 HB FWD[18].
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2015 Toyota Yaris with 1.5L 4-cylinder[19] | 106 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2015 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 296 | 10 |
| 2008 | 247 | 10 |
| 2009 | 103 | 10 |
| 2010 | 90 | 9 |
| 2011 | 25 | 3 |
| 2012 | 35 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | 15 | 4 |
| 2016 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 | 31 | 3 |
| 2018 | 12 | 1 |
| 2019 | 26 | 3 |
| 2020 | 10 | 1 |
NHTSA's counts for the Yaris show 15 complaints and 4 recalls for 2015[3]. Among the 14 model years listed, 5 have fewer complaints than 2015 and 8 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2014 (3) and the most are for 2007 (296)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2015 Yaris?
These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, so they show what owners chose to report and not how often a fault happens[1]. The air bag group is the largest, and several stories also involve a collision[2]. Brakes and speed control come up together in some stories, which is worth knowing before you buy[6][7]. The page also lists 4 recalls, so check that each one was done on any car you look at[3]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the common problems with the 2015 Toyota Yaris?
- Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA[1]. Air bags lead with 5 complaints, then brakes and speed control with 3 each[2][6][7].
- Does the 2015 Toyota Yaris have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year data shows 4 recalls[3]. They are listed by code in the Recalls section of this page.
- How many complaints does the 2015 Toyota Yaris have?
- NHTSA has 15 owner complaints on file[1]. These are unverified reports, and one complaint can name several components.
- Is the 2015 Toyota Yaris reliable?
- The complaint record is small at 15 reports[1]. Read the problem groups above and check the recalls before you decide[3].
- What is the MPG of the 2015 Toyota Yaris?
- See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Toyota Yaris
Compare all model years of the Toyota Yaris
Other Toyota models from 2015
- 2015 Toyota Tundra
- 2015 Toyota 4Runner
- 2015 Toyota Avalon
- 2015 Toyota Highlander
- 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2015 Toyota Prius
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 15 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Toyota Yaris (9 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 10 injuries, 5 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the air bags component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Yaris model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Yaris, 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 30 city / 36 highway / 33 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 5 HB FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 13.6%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the brakes component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the speed control component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 7 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the suspension component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 19V319, filed April 23, 2019: Air Bags › Side / Window. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V367, filed May 26, 2016: Suspension › Front › Shock Absorber. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V134, filed March 9, 2015: Structure. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V098, filed February 19, 2015: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Yaris, 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 30 city / 35 highway / 32 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 3 HB FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2015 Toyota Yaris with 1.5L 4-cylinder: rated 106 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, YARIS 3DR HATCHBACK CE: length 156 in, width 67 in, height 59 in, wheelbase 99 in, curb weight 2,271 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, YARIS 5DR HATCHBACK LE/SE: length 156 in, width 67 in, height 59 in, wheelbase 99 in, curb weight 2,392 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov