Model year
2015 Toyota Yaris
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 15 complaints for the 2015 Toyota Yaris (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (5), SERVICE BRAKES (3), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3). NHTSA rated the Liftback 5 HB FWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 32–33 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,050–$2,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 258 complaints
- 2008 218 complaints
- 2009 92 complaints
- 2010 90 complaints
- 2011 25 complaints
- 2012 35 complaints
- 2013 9 complaints
- 2014 3 complaints
- 2015 15 complaints
- 2016 5 complaints
- 2017 15 complaints
- 2018 4 complaints
- 2019 26 complaints
- 2020 10 complaints
Recalls
19V319000 · Apr 23, 2019
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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…
16V367000 · May 26, 2016
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
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.
15V134000 · Mar 9, 2015
STRUCTURE
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…
15V098000 · Feb 19, 2015
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Complaints
15 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 0, injury field 10, deaths field 5. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 HB FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Liftback 5 HB FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.136 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaris · 1.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 35 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| Yaris · 1.5L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 36 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2015 Toyota Yaris at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.