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 the federal safety agency 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.
The worst 2015 Toyota Yaris problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags5
- Acceleration3
- Brakes3
- Body2
- Steering2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags5
- Acceleration3
- Brakes3
- Body2
- Steering2
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
Recalls 4
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 19V319000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: shock absorber
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 16V367000 · Recall details
Structure
- What is wrong
- 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."
- 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 crash.
- 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.
Recall number 15V134000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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, reducing their effectiveness. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 15V098000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Toyota Yaris 179
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air...
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life...
2015 Toyota Yaris fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 30 | 35-36 | 32-33 |
What 2015 Toyota Yaris owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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)
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
Bumber detaches,
Squeals when cranks, all the times.
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
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 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
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.
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Questions about the 2015 Toyota Yaris
Is the 2015 Toyota Yaris reliable?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2015 Toyota Yaris, close to a typical Yaris model year.
What is the 2015 Toyota Yaris year score?
The 2015 Toyota Yaris scores 63 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Toyota Yaris: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Toyota Yaris?
Airbags, with 5 complaints. Next is acceleration (3).
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Yaris have?
4 recalls, covering air bags, suspension and structure.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Toyota Yaris airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 19V319000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota Yaris have bad airbags?
The Toyota Yaris model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (112 complaints), 2008 (107 complaints) and 2010 (45 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Toyota Yaris get?
Official estimates for the 2015 Toyota Yaris range from 32 to 33 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 30 city and 35-36 highway.
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