2015 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 8%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,606miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Toyota Corolla, 8% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,606 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Computer is sending false codes. Car won't accelerate from a stop then eventually starts moving very slowly. Unhooking the battery then hooking it back up does a hard reset on the computer which makes the car work properly for a day or so then it does it again. Was told by mechanic the computer doesn't know what gear the car is in.”
NHTSA complaint #11120000, filed 2018-08, 74,000 miles“Stopped at a red light with foot on the brakes. Out of nowhere the car accelerated forward extremely fast. Forced to hit an car in front of me within a car or two, distance wise. After the incident the RPM gauge fluctuates from low to high. In addition, once gas pedal is pressed car slows down and eco activates, then after about 5 seconds car accelerator extremely fast.”
NHTSA complaint #10760217, filed 2015-08, 8,625 miles“There is a problem with the engine oil dipstick and/or dipstick tube on the 2015 Toyota Corolla which uses 0w-20 oil. It is impossible to obtain an accurate reading on the engine oil level and have never encountered this on any other vehicle. The oil tends to form a long tail up the dipstick making it impossible to discern where the actual level is. Attempting to obtain a reading with multiple attempts yields different possible oil levels and the levels are different on each side of the dipstick. …”
NHTSA complaint #10947803, filed 2017-01, 29,800 miles“Bought may 2015, warm day, firm brakes. Wet, cold fall months brakes became soft w/ excessive travel & erratic during 40mph & under. Took to dealer sept 2015 at 1,562 miles. Tech performed road test. Couldn't duplicate contions. Checked for codes. Stated 'found normal braking conitions'. I started driving again & noticed during warm days around 70 deg brakes changed hardness with A/C on. More firm. During colder days brakes would go within 2 inches of floor before working. Took to dealer on 'walk in' basis when car was acting up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10860453, filed 2016-04, 1,562 miles“Bought may 2015, warm day, firm brakes. Wet, cold fall months brakes became soft w/ excessive travel & erratic during 40mph & under. Took to dealer sept 2015 at 1,562 miles. Tech performed road test. Couldn't duplicate conditions. Checked for codes. Stated 'found normal braking conditions'. I started driving again & noticed during warm days around 70 deg brakes changed hardness with A/C on. More firm. During colder days brakes would go within 2 inches of floor before working. Took to dealer on 'walk-in' basis when car was acting up. …”
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 6 | 9% |
| 2023 | 13 | 18% |
| 2022 | 14 | 14% |
| 2021 | 41 | 22% |
| 2020 | 111 | 36% |
| 2019 | 39 | 19% |
| 2018 | 16 | 12% |
| 2017 | 10 | 6% |
| 2016 | 13 | 6% |
| 2015 | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 | 18 | 7% |
| 2013 | 16 | 8% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 19 | 3% |
| 2010 | 33 | 3% |
| 2009 | 91 | 6% |
| 2008 | 21 | 7% |
| 2007 | 33 | 4% |
| 2006 | 24 | 3% |
| 2005 | 29 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2015 Toyota Corolla
56 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology