2015 Toyota Corolla Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 220 owner complaints for the 2015 Toyota Corolla. The EPA rates it 30 to 34 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 220
- Crashes / fires reported
- 60 / 1
- EPA combined
- 30–34 MPG
2015 Toyota Corolla recalls
Air BagsJan 17, 2020 · NHTSA 20V024000+
Risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2015 Toyota Corolla problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Air Bags56
- Structure33
- Unknown or Other33
- Power Train30
- Service Brakes18
- Vehicle Speed Control18
- Electrical System18
- Engine17
2015 Toyota Corolla gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla LE Eco | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 30 | 40 | 34 | $1,900 |
| Corolla LE Eco | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,950 |
| Corolla | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,000 |
| Corolla | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S7) | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,050 |
| Corolla | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,050 |
| Corolla | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,150 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2015 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Toyota Corolla, most recently for the air bags (Jan 17, 2020). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 Toyota Corolla problems?
Owners filed 220 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are air bags (56), structure (33), unknown or other (33).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Toyota Corolla get?
The EPA rates the 2015 Toyota Corolla at 30 to 34 MPG combined (best version: 30 city / 40 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.