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2015 Toyota Corolla problems

Owners filed 220 complaints about the 2015 Toyota Corolla with NHTSA between Jan 2015 and Sep 2026. The most-cited component is air bags (56).

Complaints
220
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
60
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
50
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Air bags56
  2. Structure33
  3. Power train30
  4. Vehicle speed control18
  5. Electrical system18
  6. Service brakes17
  7. Engine17
  8. Steering15
  9. Exterior lighting13
  10. Suspension10
  11. Seat belts8
  12. Fuel/propulsion system8
  13. Tires7
  14. Visibility/wiper7

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 4, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
201536
201622
201730
201829
201921
202026
202113
20227
202310
20246
20259
202611

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Air bags

56 reports40 crashes1 related recall
“The contact owned a 2015 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously involved in a front-impact collision, and the air bags had failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries and received medical assistance from a chiropractor. A police report was filed, and the vehicle was driven from the scene. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH approximately a year later, another vehicle making a left turn at an undisclosed speed crashed into the front driver's side of the vehicle, causing the left side of the contact's head and shoulders to hit the driver's side window, and the contact's chest to hit the steering wheel. The contact was knocked unconscious for a moment. Upon regaining consciousness, the contact noticed that the vehicle was on top of a hill. The contact's husband arrived at the scene and transported the contact to the hospital. A police report was filed. The contact sustained spinal injuries from the cervical spine to the lumbar spine. The contact sustained whiplash, body soreness, and swelling on the right side of the hairline and temple. The contact was in the process of undergoing an MRI. The contact was…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 30, 2026Air bagsCrash reportedODI 11714547

Structure

33 reports12 crashes1 fire
“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 manufacturer they agreed that the paint was recalled and they were fixing vehicles but I missed the deadline.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 26, 2026StructureODI 11752948

Power train

30 reports4 crashes
“The problem started 11/12/2021. The car started jerking and dropping out of gear while driving. A mechanic changed the transmission fluid and filter thinking it may resolve the problem. It did not now getting a code P2757 indicating the torque converter clutch pressure control solenoid was failing. Toyota issued a bulletin dated October 20, 2018 on CK313 CVT P2757 valve body replacement. It’s on your website and also a software update for CVT transmission dated August 13,2018 also on your website. This car did not get the update or either bulletin. Toyota has had multiple problems with the control solenoid but no recall . There were no problems with warning lights or issues prior to the incident. A mechanic has assessed the problem . We have contacted Toyota dealership locally they have said no recalls on the car.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 15, 2021Power trainODI 11440530

Vehicle speed control

18 reports8 crashes
“On [XXX] at [XXX]. in Cupey, Puerto Rico I was moving from west to east in the[XXX] parish underground parking. While parking my car in reverse, I needed to drive forward to accommodate the car in the parking space. As I shifted to drive, the vehicle accelerated on its own, the breaks were not working and hit a concrete wall. All the airbags exploded, and I was stuck inside the car. The car doors did not open from inside. The acceleration and break systems failed to work at the moment of the car crash. My safety was affected by the car crash impact. I was pressed against the seat by the airbags and the doors were not opening from the inside. I have panic attacks after this incident. The problem has not been confirmed by a car dealer nor independent service center. The vehicle has been inspected by an insurance representative. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior the the failure.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 16, 2026Vehicle speed control, Service brakesODI 11711536

Electrical system

18 reports4 crashes1 fire
“HAVE REPLACED BATTERY TWICE SINCE 7/2019. BATTERY IS DRAINED IF CAR IS NOT USED FOR 4 DAYS. TOYOTA DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM. SAYS CAR MUST BE USED EVERY TWO DAYS TO KEEP BATTERY CHARGED.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 1, 2020Electrical systemODI 11315436

Service brakes

17 reports9 crashes
“I am not sure exactly what happened but their was indeed an internal systems failure of some sort that definitely needs to be resolved and the public needs to be made aware of. I lost control of my vehicle do to some circumstance beyond my control and I was nearly killed an a father and son as well. I hope the government gets to the bottom of this and makes all humans aware of this threat to our way of life and human's lifes in general. Regardless I was driving and minding my own business and causing no harm to anyone when I lost control of my vehicle and it swerved to the right in an intersection causing an accident. Please utilize our tax money properly and make sure the people responsible for this are held accountable in accordance with the law and make the public aware of who they are. I thank you for your assistance in making sure humans and businesses are held accountable under the law of the laws of the country in relations to vehicle safety.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 26, 2024Steering, Vehicle speed control, Service brakesCrash reportedODI 11627614
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 4, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.