2015 Toyota Corolla: common problems and reliability

An average Corolla year.

220 owner complaints, most about air bags. 1 recall.

Should I buy a 2015 Corolla?

The 2015 Toyota Corolla has 220 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and structure.

Safety record for the 2015 model year

220
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
60
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Toyota Corolla vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other Corolla years only. How we score it

Is 2015 a good year for the Corolla?

Across the 29 Corolla model years we track, complaint volume runs from 73 (2023) to 1,533 (2009). With 220 complaints, the 2015 Corolla sits about the same as the model's median of 214.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

air bags
56
structure
33
power train
30
vehicle speed control
18
service brakes
18

Recalls affecting the 2015 Corolla

air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Campaign 20V024000

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.

What owners say across generations

Overwhelmingly positive sentiment centered on exceptional long-term reliability, low cost of operation, and practicality as a daily commuter.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Corolla. See the full Corolla owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Corolla listings typically run $11,794–$18,999.

Other Corolla model years

Compare every Corolla year side by side to see how 2015 ranks against the rest.

Compare the Corolla against its rivals

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