2015 Toyota YARIS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
15 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
35,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 15 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 20.0% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 13.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 6.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
Air Bags: 5; Service Brakes: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Steering: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2015: 2; 2016: 3; 2017: 2; 2018: 1; 2019: 2; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10778026 · 2015-09-28 (September 28, 2015)
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 DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10778026 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10812043 · 2015-12-24 (December 24, 2015)
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 .
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10812043 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10819882 · 2016-01-13 (January 13, 2016)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 15,250 miles reported. Look up ODI 10819882 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10851705 · 2016-03-25 (March 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 A…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10851705 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10918629 · 2016-10-24 (October 24, 2016)
LOST VEHICLE CONTROL DICHING AND CRASHING IN TO A TREE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10918629 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10994479 · 2017-06-12 (June 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.
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10994479 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11004020 · 2017-07-10 (July 10, 2017)
THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CHECK SCREWS LOOSENED. MAKES RARE NOISE.
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11004020 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11076660 · 2018-03-07 (March 7, 2018)
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 BODY SHOP. I HAVE THE AIRBAG THEY DID NOT RETURN THE DEFECTIVE CONTROL MODULE. PART NUMBER 805736514P3K
Owner-reported narrative. 50,223 miles reported. Look up ODI 11076660 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
15V098000 · Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Reported: 2015-02-19 (February 19, 2015)
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 campaign record ↗15V134000 · Structure
Reported: 2015-03-09 (March 9, 2015)
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."
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗16V367000 · Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber
Reported: 2016-05-26 (May 26, 2016)
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 recall is G0S.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V319000 · Air Bags:Side/Window | Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 2019-04-23 (April 23, 2019)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗