Parts for your 2015 Toyota Vitz|yaris-Exhaust mount

2015 Toyota Vitz/Yaris Exhaust Mount

Yes, the 2015 Toyota Vitz/Yaris uses exhaust mounts (also called exhaust hangers). Technical sources that cover this generation (XP130/NCP130/NSP130) list and illustrate rubber exhaust supports: Toyota’s Repair Manual procedures for the exhaust pipe include removal/installation of the rubber supports, the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue shows multiple rubber “supports” for the muffler and pipe, and mainstream workshop manuals for the 2011–2019 Yaris detail inspection and replacement of exhaust hangers. On that basis, an exhaust-mount is relevant and fitted to this vehicle.

On the Vitz/Yaris, exhaust mounts are the simple, tough rubber pieces that suspend the exhaust under the car. Their job is to isolate vibration and noise, keep the muffler and pipes at the right height and angle, and allow the system to move a little as the engine twists and the exhaust heats up and cools down. Without healthy mounts, the exhaust can rattle, knock on the body or subframe, and stress the welds.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to check the mounts whenever the car’s on a hoist—around every 10,000–15,000 km, or at least at each scheduled service. The Yaris typically uses several mounts from the centre section back to the rear muffler. Look for perished or cracked rubber, elongated holes, hardened rubber, or metal brackets starting to saw into the rubber.

• Common symptoms of worn mounts: cold-start rattles, thumps over bumps, exhaust sitting skew-whiff in the bumper cut-out, or visible sagging.
• Replacement tips: use OEM-quality or high-temp aftermarket mounts, swap them in sets where practical, a mist of silicone spray helps slide the rubber off and on, don’t use oil or grease that can degrade rubber.
• After fitting: ensure the system has even clearance to the body, heat shields, and rear bumper, recheck for contact under load and at idle.

If a mount has failed completely, avoid cable ties or wire as a “bush fix”—that can transmit vibration and may lead to a failed WOF/regos check if the exhaust isn’t properly secured. A fresh set of mounts is inexpensive, a quick job for a workshop, and helps the Vitz/Yaris stay quiet, comfy, and compliant on Kiwi and Aussie roads.

• How many exhaust mounts does a 2015 Vitz/Yaris have, and where are they?

Most 2015 Vitz/Yaris variants have three to four mounts: typically one around the centre pipe and two near the rear muffler, with market and body style differences. A quick look on a hoist or a check against the Toyota parts diagram will confirm the exact count on a given car.

• Can tired exhaust mounts cause a WOF/regos fail?

They can. If the exhaust is insecure, contacts the body, or risks detaching, that’s grounds for a fail. Even before that point, worn mounts can cause annoying knocks and rattles that sound like a bigger problem than they are.

• Should the mounts be replaced with OEM or aftermarket?

Good-quality OEM or reputable aftermarket rubber mounts both work well. OEM usually nails fit and NVH. Aftermarket polyurethane can last longer but may transmit a touch more vibration. For daily driving comfort, quality rubber mounts are a safe bet.