2015 Toyota Yaris recalls and problems

The 2015 Toyota Yaris has 4 safety recalls and 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
15
Crashes / fires
9 / 0
Injuries / deaths
10 / 5

Recalls may cover only some 2015 Toyota Yaris vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Toyota Yaris recalls

Recall 19V-319: Air Bags, Electrical System

Reported Apr 23, 2019 · 43,221 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 16V-367: Suspension

Reported May 26, 2016 · 3,106 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 15V-134: Structure

Reported Mar 9, 2015 · 16,582 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: 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."

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 15V-098: Suspension

Reported Feb 19, 2015 · 226 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

2015 Toyota Yaris problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Air Bags5
Unknown or Other3
Service Brakes3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Steering2
Structure2
Suspension1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1
Engine1
Electrical System1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 35,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2015 Toyota Yaris complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · at 56,000 miles · reported May 1, 2024
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…
Air Bags · reported Jan 22, 2022
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
Air Bags · at 35,000 miles · reported Feb 14, 2019
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-deployment of airbags driver of failure was not determined. Driver of car that hit me admitted fault. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000. The VIN…
Service Brakes · at 40,000 miles · reported Jun 12, 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.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 12,000 miles · reported Mar 25, 2016
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…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Toyota Yaris: 19V-319 (air bags, electrical system), 16V-367 (suspension), 15V-134 (structure), 15V-098 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Toyota Yaris?

Owners report air bags problems most often (5 reports), followed by unknown or other (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 35,000 miles.

Are Toyota recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.