Every 2015 Toyota Yaris recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 19V319000
Apr 23, 2019Air Bags:Side/Window
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V319000 →Suspension · NHTSA 16V367000
May 26, 2016Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V367000 →Structure · NHTSA 15V134000
Sep 3, 2015Structure
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 15V134000 →Suspension · NHTSA 15V098000
Feb 19, 2015Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 15V098000 →
2015 Toyota Yaris complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Yaris, reporting 9 crashes, 10 injuries, 5 deaths. Toyota has issued at least 179 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Air Bags5
- Service Brakes3
- Unknown Or Other3
- Vehicle Speed Control3
- Steering2
- Structure2
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (88)
- Structure (38)
- Electrical System (29)
- Engine (8)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (8)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (7)
Read Toyota Yaris owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Yaris. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“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”
2015 TOYOTA YARISJan 22, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11448436
Injury reportedCrash
“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.”
2015 TOYOTA YARISFeb 14, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11180064
Crash
“CAR KEPT ACCELERATING DESPITE THE BRAKES ON THE CAR BEING APPLIED CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO A BUILDING.”
2015 TOYOTA YARISJan 5, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11165361
Crash
“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.”
2015 TOYOTA YARISMar 7, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11076660
Injury reportedCrash
“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.”
2015 TOYOTA YARISJun 12, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10994479
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