Model year
2015 Toyota Corolla
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 220 complaints for the 2015 Toyota Corolla (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (55), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (33), STRUCTURE:BODY (31). NHTSA lists 2 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 30–34 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,950–$2,250, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 145 complaints
- 2001 133 complaints
- 2002 117 complaints
- 2003 720 complaints
- 2004 477 complaints
- 2005 854 complaints
- 2006 840 complaints
- 2007 836 complaints
- 2008 314 complaints
- 2009 1,459 complaints
- 2010 1,244 complaints
- 2011 584 complaints
- 2012 446 complaints
- 2013 201 complaints
- 2014 269 complaints
- 2015 220 complaints
- 2016 215 complaints
- 2017 178 complaints
- 2018 135 complaints
- 2019 204 complaints
- 2020 311 complaints
- 2021 187 complaints
- 2022 102 complaints
- 2023 74 complaints
- 2024 65 complaints
- 2025 31 complaints
- 2026 18 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
20V024000 · Jan 17, 2020
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
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…
Complaints
220 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 60, fire flag on 1, injury field 50, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA19001 | Electrical overstress · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | Apr 19, 2019 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD Early Release | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.118 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR FWD Later Release | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.118 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 37 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| Corolla · 1.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Corolla · 1.8L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 36 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Corolla LE Eco · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 40 | 34 | — | — | $1,950 |
| Corolla LE Eco · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 38 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
| Corolla · 1.8L · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 36 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
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