Owners have filed 22 complaints
about the 2015 Toyota Yaris with NHTSA between 2015 and 2024.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 6 of 11 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 11
Against the median year of the Toyota Yaris. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
118.2% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 79
46% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
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What breaks on a 2015 Toyota Yaris
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Airbags
522.7%
4 crashes, 0 fires · median 50,223 mi
Other & Unspecified
313.6%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Acceleration & Cruise Control
313.6%
3 crashes, 0 fires · median 15,250 mi
Brakes
313.6%
3 crashes, 0 fires · median 27,625 mi
Body & Structure
29.1%
Median failure at 14,000 miles
Steering
29.1%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 40,000 mi
Stability & Traction Control
14.5%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Suspension
14.5%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 100 mi
Electrical System
14.5%
Median failure at 56,000 miles
Engine & Cooling
14.5%
Median failure at 75,000 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
17.7%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
430.8%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
430.8%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
323.1%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
17.7%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Sep 2015peak 3May 2024
Recalls on the 2015 Toyota Yaris
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 202172355,683 units in Canada
Electrical
Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers: C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904 C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905 C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907 C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909 C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911 C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913 C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571 C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14 PK5A408J05 PU14000903 Safety Risk: Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.
Recall 201919717,546 units in Canada
Airbag
Issue: Over time, the wiring to the side airbag sensors in the front doors could corrode. This could cause the front seat-mounted side airbags and curtain shield airbags not to work properly. Note: This problem would cause the airbag warning light (SRS warning) to turn on. Safety Risk: Airbags that do not work properly in a crash could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the front door wire harness assemblies, as necessary.
Recall 20162561,836 units in Canada
Suspension
On certain vehicles, the front strut mount bearing components may be damaged when a high load is applied to the strut, such as when the vehicle is driven over a large bump. If the vehicle is operated with a damaged bearing, it could cause the upper strut rod assembly to separate, resulting in a loss of vehicle stability which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the strut mounting bearing with improved ones. If damage is found on the bearing, dealers will also replace the strut and front suspension support sub-assembly.
Recall 201507072 units in Canada
Suspension
On certain vehicles, the rear axle hub bearing assembly bolt may not have been tightened properly. This could cause the bolts to become loose and detach from the hub assembly, which could damage the rear brake components. This could increase stopping distances and could also potentially cause wheel lock up, resulting in vehicle instability increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect bolts and tighten to specification. If bolts are missing, the rear axle hub bearing assembly and rear brake components will be replaced.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Fresno, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
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
NHTSA complaint #11448436 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesTamarac, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
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 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 WAS UNKNOWN. *TT
NHTSA complaint #11180064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Owensboro, KYCrash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CAR KEPT ACCELERATING DESPITE THE BRAKES ON THE CAR BEING APPLIED CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO A BUILDING.
NHTSA complaint #11165361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Owensboro, KYCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
CAR KEPT ACCELERATING DESPITE THE BRAKES ON THE CAR BEING APPLIED CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO A BUILDING.
NHTSA complaint #11165361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,223 milesRoswell, GACrash
AIR BAGS
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
NHTSA complaint #11076660 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesUvalde, TXCrash2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
NHTSA complaint #10994479 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 56,000 milesBloomfield, NM
AIR BAGS
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 failure mileage was 56,000.
NHTSA complaint #11586362 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 56,000 milesBloomfield, NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 failure mileage was 56,000.
NHTSA complaint #11586362 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rodeo, CA
STRUCTURE:BODY
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 the roof trim was also notorious for coming unfastened. He removed the top inlets from the roof exterior, helped replace them with OEMs, yet they still flew off the vehicle on the freeway. On August 29, 2023, the service team at Hanlees Hilltop Toyota verified the tabs on the bumpers are broken, and are even saying they cannot guarantee they will be able to properly install new parts if I order them from here, and are trying to refer me to a body shop? This is completely ridiculous and an obvious safety hazard that Toyota is responsible for rectifying. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11541543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fresno, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
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
NHTSA complaint #11448436 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Compton, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Bumber detaches,
NHTSA complaint #11421462 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesTuscaloosa, AL
ENGINE
SQUEALS WHEN CRANKS, ALL THE TIMES.
NHTSA complaint #11315430 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesTamarac, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
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 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 WAS UNKNOWN. *TT
NHTSA complaint #11180064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Owensboro, KYCrash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CAR KEPT ACCELERATING DESPITE THE BRAKES ON THE CAR BEING APPLIED CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO A BUILDING.
NHTSA complaint #11165361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Owensboro, KYCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
CAR KEPT ACCELERATING DESPITE THE BRAKES ON THE CAR BEING APPLIED CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO A BUILDING.
NHTSA complaint #11165361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,223 milesRoswell, GACrash
AIR BAGS
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
NHTSA complaint #11076660 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 14,000 milesAguadilla, PR
STRUCTURE:BODY
THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CHECK SCREWS LOOSENED. MAKES RARE NOISE.
NHTSA complaint #11004020 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesUvalde, TXCrash2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
NHTSA complaint #10994479 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesUvalde, TXCrash2 injured
STEERING
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.
NHTSA complaint #10994479 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesUvalde, TXCrash2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
NHTSA complaint #10994479 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Molalla, ORCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
LOST VEHICLE CONTROL DICHING AND CRASHING IN TO A TREE.
NHTSA complaint #10918629 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Molalla, ORCrash1 injured
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
LOST VEHICLE CONTROL DICHING AND CRASHING IN TO A TREE.
NHTSA complaint #10918629 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12,000 milesCamino, CACrash2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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 CRUSHING OF THE ENGINE WHICH ENDED UP NEAR THE DRIVER'S SEAT.
NHTSA complaint #10851705 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,250 milesInglewood, CACrash3 injured5 killed
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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
NHTSA complaint #10819882 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,250 milesInglewood, CACrash3 injured5 killed
SERVICE BRAKES
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
NHTSA complaint #10819882 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Denver, CO
STEERING
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 .
NHTSA complaint #10812043 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Denver, CO
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 .
NHTSA complaint #10812043 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100 milesOssining, NYCrash
SUSPENSION
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.
NHTSA complaint #10778026 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.