2015 TOYOTA YARIS Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Toyota Yaris. This model year has 15 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Worst 2015 Toyota Yaris Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Uncategorized Issues
Brake System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Toyota Yaris. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 5 | 4 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2015 Toyota Yaris. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 15 most recent complaints
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, w…
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 […
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
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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…
CAR KEPT ACCELERATING DESPITE THE BRAKES ON THE CAR BEING APPLIED CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO A BUILDING.
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 ALS…
THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CHECK SCREWS LOOSENED. MAKES RARE NOISE.
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.
LOST VEHICLE CONTROL DICHING AND CRASHING IN TO A TREE.
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 SUSTA…
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.…
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 .
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 …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2015 Toyota Yaris.
Recalls for 2015 Toyota Yaris
4 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2015 Toyota Yaris. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2015 Toyota Yaris — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2015 Toyota Yaris reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2015 Toyota Yaris has 15 NHTSA owner complaints, 9 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (5 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Yaris?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (5 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (3 complaints). #3: Brake System (3 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Toyota Yaris?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2015 Toyota Yaris?▾
The 2015 Toyota Yaris has 9 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 15 total NHTSA complaints. 10 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2015 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?▾
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2015 Toyota Yaris. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2015 Toyota Yaris?▾
The 2015 Toyota Yaris has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Yaris reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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