2015 Toyota Corolla
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 220
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2015
Opened by NHTSA
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 220 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 73 |
| 1992 | 65 |
| 1993 | 134 |
| 1994 | 184 |
| 1995 | 176 |
| 1996 | 129 |
| 1997 | 135 |
| 1998 | 225 |
| 1999 | 155 |
| 2000 | 145 |
| 2001 | 133 |
| 2002 | 117 |
| 2003 | 720 |
| 2004 | 477 |
| 2005 | 853 |
| 2006 | 840 |
| 2007 | 836 |
| 2008 | 314 |
| 2009 | 1,459 |
| 2010 | 1,244 |
| 2011 | 584 |
| 2012 | 446 |
| 2013 | 201 |
| 2014 | 268 |
| 2015 | 220 |
| 2016 | 214 |
| 2017 | 178 |
| 2018 | 134 |
| 2019 | 203 |
| 2020 | 308 |
| 2021 | 186 |
| 2022 | 99 |
| 2023 | 73 |
| 2024 | 64 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2026 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
25% · 56 reportsMost commonly citing air bag/restraint control module.
Show complaint excerpts
My daughter was hit from rear and the air bags didn't deploy the car was a total loss.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-16
I was involved in a severe roll over accident late at night. I rolled 4 times and slid 300 feet upside down. Luckily im alive thanks to my seat belt and the reinforced frame.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-13
My son was in an accident and hit a tree. The car was totaled and the air bags never deployed as a result he hit the windshield with his head and needed…
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-16
Structure
15% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
Primero me pegaron en la puerta isquierda y despues le cayo un arbol adelante y atras mi nombre es [xxx] mi numero es [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (Foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-29
040 paint color peeling due to primer problem
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-30
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-26
Power train
14% · 30 reportsVehicle speed control
8% · 18 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-26
Also filed under Steering
Electrical system
8% · 18 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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2020-03-16Air bags20V024000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles.
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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Toyota Corolla — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 56 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 33 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 30 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V024000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2015 Toyota Corolla reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Toyota Corolla is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Corolla?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Corolla have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.