The 2015 Toyota Yaris has a high safety risk profile with 4 recall campaigns and 15 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V3190002019-23-04

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

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.

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.

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16V3670002016-26-05

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.

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.

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15V1340002015-09-03

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 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."

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.

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15V0980002015-19-02

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.

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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 15 owners have filed complaints about the 2015 Toyota Yaris. AIR BAGS issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Air Bags3

02Structure2

03Electrical System,air Bags1

04Unknown Or Other1

05Engine1

15 total across 1 model years (2015–2015)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Yaris Fuel Economy

32–33mpg combined

30city

35-36hwy

$1,350/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2015 Toyota Yaris returns 32–33 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Yaris - Manual 5-spd

33mpg

1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

30 city36 hwy~$1,350/yr8/10 Clean

Yaris - Automatic 4-spd

32mpg

1.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

30 city35 hwy~$1,350/yr8/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2015 Toyota Yaris

32States

35%in top 3

12% of the market sits in Georgia, though listings span 32 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

GAGeorgia

3412%

CACalifornia

3412%

FLFlorida

2710%

TXTexas

218%

AZArizona

124%

WAWashington

124%

DCWashington DC

114%

PAPennsylvania

93%

MDMaryland

73%

ILIllinois

73%

COColorado

73%

OROregon

62%

NCNorth Carolina

62%

MIMichigan

62%

OKOklahoma

62%

DE5

IN5

OHOhio

52%

HI4

ID4

NH4

NV4

MO4

TN4

MA3

UT3

VT3

ME2

MN2

NJ2

NY2

WI2

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2015.

Buying a 2015 Toyota Yaris?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2015 Toyota Yaris a good car to buy?

The 2015 Toyota Yaris has 4 recalls on record. There are 4 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is air bags, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2015 Toyota Yaris?

There are 4 documented recalls for the 2015 Toyota Yaris. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2015 Toyota Yaris?

Fuel economy ranges from 32 to 33 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $50 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2015 Toyota Yaris?

AIR BAGS is the number-one complaint area for the 2015 Toyota Yaris, based on 15 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.