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2015 Toyota Corolla reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2015 Toyota Corolla holds 219 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 29 per year. Corolla years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 27 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Air bag control module.

2014 Toyota Corolla S
Photo by A. Bailey, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0
Complaints

219

Per year

29

Recalls

1

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (56 of 219), then Structure (32) and Powertrain (30). Those filings include 60 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 42 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Corolla has 269 complaints, 30 per year, and the 2016 has 214 complaints, 29 per year. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Toyota Corolla. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall air bags, air bag control module 2020-01-17 · NHTSA campaign 20V024000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.

Complaints by component (219 total)

Air bags
56
Structure
32
Powertrain
30
Electrical system
18
Speed control
18
Engine
17
Service brakes
17
Steering
15
Exterior lighting
13
Suspension
10
Fuel and propulsion system
8
Seat belts
8
Tires
7
Visibility and wipers
7
Wheels
6
Fuel system, gasoline
3
Adaptive and mobility equipment
2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
Equipment
2
Seats
2
Back-over prevention
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
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Crash-flagged

60

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

42

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "There was a recall for the paint on this vehicle and over the past 4 years the paint has peeled off exposing under the clear coat putting the body of the vehicle at risk for futher rust and damage. When contacting the…"
    Structure · filed 2026-07-26
  • "Drivers seat belt won’t lock and back up cam intermittently does not activate when shifted into reverse mode."
    Seat belts, Back-over prevention · filed 2026-06-21
  • "I own a 2015 Toyota Corolla with Super White paint. The vehicle has experienced widespread paint peeling and delamination consistent with Toyota's known Super White paint defect. The paint is peeling in multiple…"
    Structure · filed 2026-06-02
  • "I purchased a vehicle that was represented as having approximately 92,000 miles. I have since discovered the actual mileage is approximately 260,000 miles, which indicates odometer tampering. This is a violation of both…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-04-23
  • "After the car is warmed up after driving for a few minutes, I stop at a red light and the car's RPMS dip from 700 rpm idle to 500ish rpm, when it starts shaking. Then the RPM would go back up to 700 rpm. This only ever…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-03-30

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD Early Release 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2015 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD Later Release 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Corolla 1.8L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S7) Front-wheel drive 28 36 31 MPG $2100
Corolla 1.8L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 29 37 32 MPG $2050
Corolla 1.8L, 4-cyl Automatic 4-speed Front-wheel drive 27 35 30 MPG $2150
Corolla 1.8L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 28 36 31 MPG $2100
Corolla LE Eco 1.8L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 30 40 34 MPG $1900
Corolla LE Eco 1.8L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 30 38 33 MPG $1950

Specs and fitment

11th generation, 2014–2019
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-20 , 4.4 qt capacity
Tire size 195/65R15 (L/LE Eco), 205/55R16 (LE/XLE/S), 215/45R17 (SE/XSE)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V-024 covers certain 2011-2019 Toyota Corolla vehicles, along with other Toyota and Lexus models: during certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit may malfunction, possibly disabling deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners. Recall 20V-012 covers certain 2018-2019 Toyota Corolla vehicles, and Toyota later expanded that campaign to include certain 2018 Corolla vehicles, because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Recall 13V-505 covers certain model year 2014 Corolla vehicles: the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit, which can make the wipers inoperative. Dealers replace the wiper switch, the fuel pump, or install the air bag ECU noise filter as applicable under each campaign.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Toyota Corolla reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2015 Toyota Corolla holds 219 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 29 per year. Corolla years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 27 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Air bag control module.

What are common problems with a 2015 Toyota Corolla?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (56 of 219), then Structure (32) and Powertrain (30). Those filings include 60 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 42 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Toyota Corolla more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Corolla has 269 complaints, 30 per year, and the 2016 has 214 complaints, 29 per year. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016.

Has the 2015 Toyota Corolla been recalled?

The 2015 Toyota Corolla has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Toyota Corolla?

Owners have filed 219 complaints about the 2015 Toyota Corolla with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Toyota Corolla get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Toyota Corolla is 31.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2018 Toyota Corolla?

11th generation (2014-2019 in the US).

What oil does a Toyota Corolla use?

Recent US Corolla generations specify 0W-20; capacity is typically about 4.4 qt with filter on the 1.8L, but always check the owner manual for your engine.

Does the Toyota Corolla come as a hatchback?

In the US, the Corolla Hatchback joined the sedan starting with the 12th generation (2020 model year onward); earlier US Corollas were sedan only.