This page covers 1 recall, 216 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Toyota Corolla.
30–32 mpg combined
7.4–7.8 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2015 Corolla, the most common complaint pattern centers on the airbag system, with owners describing non-deployment during front-impact collisions. The powertrain draws the second-highest complaint volume, and a recurring report involves engine idle behavior, specifically, RPMs dropping and the engine shuddering or stumbling when the car is in Drive with the foot on the brake, typically after the engine has warmed up, with the issue clearing when shifted to Neutral or Park. The structure category is dominated by paint complaints: owners across multiple reports describe the factory white (Blizzard Pearl) paint delaminating and peeling in large sections from panels including the hood, fenders, and doors, with no reported impact damage as a cause, leaving bare metal exposed on affected vehicles.
216
Total Complaints
60
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
42
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
During certain crashes, the air bag control unit may malfunction, which could prevent air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the air bag control unit and install a noise filter on the wiring, if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
