repaired · 2020 Q3
Air bags: side/window
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.
2015 Toyota YarisProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2015 Toyota Yaris, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-319 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 1, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Toyota Yaris has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
3Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
2Steering1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure
1Electrical system
1Suspension
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 5 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 3 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2015 Toyota Yaris recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Front: shock absorber
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.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Structure
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…
repaired · 2017 Q1
Axle: non-powered axle assembly
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,…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Yaris year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Yaris median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Toyota Yaris safety ratings
2015 Toyota Yaris 3 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Yaris owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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
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…
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