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2015 Toyota Yaris Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Toyota Yaris has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 15 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Toyota dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Toyota Yaris, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2015 Toyota Yaris owner complaints

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Yaris, describing incidents dated December 17, 2014 to November 30, 2023.

Most-cited components

  • Air Bags 5 complaints
  • Service Brakes 3 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 3 complaints
  • Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints
  • Steering 2 complaints
  • Structure 2 complaints

Of the 15 complaints on file, 9 report a crash; across all 15 complaints, owners report 10 injuries and 5 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11586362 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11541543 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11448436 · Filed

    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

Read all 15 complaints

Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly

NHTSA #19V319000 · Air Bags — Side/Window · NHTSA notice

Reported April 23, 2019 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 43,221 vehicles

Repair completion: 47.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Toyota campaign K1F/K0F · Owners notified June 7, 2019 · Vehicles built June 26, 2014 – January 18, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Strut Rod Separation

NHTSA #16V367000 · Suspension — Front — Shock Absorber · NHTSA notice

Reported May 26, 2016 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 3,106 vehicles

Repair completion: 83.52% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Toyota campaign G0S · Owners notified September 29, 2016 · Vehicles built January 13, 2015 – February 27, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Roof Headliner Requirements/FMVSS 201

NHTSA #15V134000 · Structure · NHTSA notice

Reported March 9, 2015 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 16,582 vehicles

Repair completion: 63.61% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified June 22, 2015 · Vehicles built August 31, 2011 – February 9, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Improperly Tightened Rear Axle Bolts

NHTSA #15V098000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported February 19, 2015 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 226 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 3, 2015 · Vehicles built September 8, 2014 – January 9, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Toyota Yaris model years

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