general problems of the 2015 Toyota Corolla

31 problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2015 Toyota Corolla. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Toyota Corolla based on all problems reported for the 2015 Corolla.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2026

After the car is warmed up after driving for a few minutes, I stop at a red light and the car's rpms dip from 700 rpm idle to 500ish rpm, when it starts shaking. Then the rpm would go back up to 700 rpm. This only ever happens when in drive and foot is on the brake. If I shift to neutral or park it goes away and idles normally at 700 or higher rpm. A/c on or off has no effect on this. Oddly enough, if I turn on the drls or full headlights, the rpms don't dip. I feel like it will only be a matter of time before the rpm will dip low enough to the point where the engine will die on me. This is a safety concern. No check engine lights. I have cleaned the maf sensor, changed engine air filter, cleaned throttle body, changed pcv valve, cleaned injectors, run fuel injector cleaner through the gas tank, replaced my engine mounts. Still, the issue persists. I have no idea why.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2025

Paint peeling keeps happening after Toyota's customer support program expired.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2024

Gear shifts automatically while in park causing a crash related movement.

4 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/24/2023

Transmission issues.

5 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2021

The transmission on the vehicle has a tital of 19,752miles as of 5/3/2021. The vehicle's transmission has failed due to a "bad cylenoid" in the transmission. I am a 90 year old woman who went to my physicians office after my appointment I git in the car and attempted to place the car in reverse when it failed to move. I am the original owner of this vehicle and was shocked that there was a problem especially dibce I had just taken it to the dealer for regular maintenance . During that maintenance there were no noted problem bought to my sttentio. Hence I fell that this is a severe manufactureres defecr. I'm concerned that there is a serious defect and related isdues due to the dedign or manufacturing of the cvt transmission which I understand is a big issue that has been encountered in Toyota's 2014 to 2019 line of vehicles. While it seems that no recall were formally issued, I believe that there is a huge problem based on the failure of the cvt tramsmission. . . Given that the normal transmission mileage for this model is ~ 250k miles so I strongly feel this situation is suspect. I also understand that vehicles with the cvt transmission are subject to a special service campaign. As such, I would like to report my vehicle for your consideration under this status as I desire to secure a favorable remedy for this manufacturer's defect. I would like assistance is exploring my options to get my vejicle back on the road without my having to come out of pocket with tbousands of dollars to correct the manufacturer's known defect.

6 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2020

Please see the attached file showing the problem.

7 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2019

Im having problems with gear safety switch it doesnt let me change gears or go forward. . It started happening when I was out at the store so it scared me.

8 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/27/2019

Possible sticking accelerator pedal . When slowly pulling into parking spot, the car accelerated at mass speed into barrier.

9 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2019

Touch screen unresponsive near the bottom.

10 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/22/2018

The car makes a screeching sound every time I brake at the red light. It's difficult to brake completely and when I do, the car jolts forward every time. The car struggles to move like it's stuck or something. It makes me anxious to drive it. I've stopped driving because I don't think it's unsafe. I don't know much about cars, but I definitely don't want to endanger others. I don't know exact problem: unknown.

11 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2018

Vehicle accelerates independently when the brake pedal is depressed. It has happened several times now. So far no accidents but I am concerned about this issue. Also the brake system is not functioning properly, hear creeking noise while depressing the brakes pedal (car in motion) and noise is getting worse.

12 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2018

I notice that the transmission starts skidding doesn't respond quickly the way it should when I'm starting to move the car. It stays in blank. And I have to try to increase very slowly the car and pick up mileage for it to go away. In the highway if there are cars stopping I ha e to stop. If I see through my rear window that a car is coming fast from behind and I want to move to avoid to get hit form behind my car will move something but not as fast enough to avoid getting hit because it stays in blank. Like skidding. I believel this could be hazardous to me and my family because if I find myself in a situation that I have to move as quickly as possible to avoid someone on the road to hit me I won't be able to move as fast and can be hit by another car. I let the dealer service dept. Know they tell me that I have to wait for a recall. I'm very frustrated with this situation. The dealer told me about a code that Toyota has to work on it to fix the problem because it is computerized. I asked if the dealer notified the problem to Toyota. They said no. My question is when sil I have this problem solved? this is happening every day. I believe that this is potentially dangerous for the driver and the passengers in the car, (my family). Thank you for taking this situation into consideration. This has been happening ever since I bought the car in February. The dealer told me that soon a recall would come out and they would let me know. I'm still waiting.

13 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2018

It happened two times in the exact same place once on oct. 24, 2017, and Jan 24, 2018. I hadn't driven the car from oct. 24 til Dec 20. I pulled into the parking lot, put my foot on the brake coming to a stop, went to change to reverse gear and back into my spot and the car just took off,lunging forward hitting the house in front of me. It did a lot of damage to my car, and also the house. The airbag never went off, and the seat belt didn't prevent me from my chest hitting the steering wheel. I had a very sore bruised sternum for over one week. It happened within one month of driving. I am afraid to drive this car anymore. If I was out in traffic or if someone was in front of me, I could have killed myself, or them!! Toyota says there's nothing wrong with the car, but what else would you expect them to say.

14 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2017

I filed a similar complaint in January 2017 under complaint 10947803 and now realize the dipstick/dipstick tube defect on these cars can also be categorized under "other". ------- 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 I 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. I would note that this problem has been reported on numerous forums on the internet including forums dedicated to Toyota enthusiasts as well as general car forums and engine oil forums. The problem has been reported not only for the Corolla but also for other Toyota models. Some owners have resorted to modifying the dipstick which should not be necessary. This is a serious issue. Not being able to obtain an accurate reading of engine oil level puts the engine at risk of damage and even serious and sudden failure if the oil is over or under filled. Engine damage and personal injury or death can obviously occur if engine failure occurs while in operation on roads. Toyota should take immediate action on this issue, investigate it, and provide a fix available at dealerships and announce that fix to owners. It is unclear whether it is a problem with the actual dipstick design, the tube that the dipstick goes into, or other, but a fix is definitely in order. I urge NHTSA to investigate this issue.

15 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2017

Tamara recall I have a 2015 Toyota Corolla le I have searched all over the web and find all aspects of this vehicle and complaints are the same that this vehicle has faulty wiring on the pcm this code keep popping up when I connect my computer to it p2757 which is p2757 means a problem with the torque converter clutch pressure control solenoid due to a bad torque converter or solenoid or electrical issues. The car is only two years old it should not have this problem this car only has 6,100 miles and I have had this car for all most a year also the the trac off light is also on which means that there is something wrong with the abs system also should be no reason for this car to have that problem this car is to new.

16 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/30/2017

Dangerous unintended acceleration. I was driving 5-10 mph in a parking lot when the car accelerated quickly for no reason. The floor mats were fine. My foot did not slip. The car just accelerated on its own to about 35 mph.

17 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2017

After a short trip on city streets, I came back out to my car and noticed the sunroof glass had spider-webbed. I had to drive home on the highway, and while driving at 60nph, the glass shattered, leaving a hole in the sunroof glass.

18 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2016

Jerking front prior perhaps twice on the day in question I reversed to go in a friend house and the car went a full half circle and end in the neighbor hose next door. My car ended in to her fence where a swing was there. Due the defective her property needs to be fix as soon as possible had the car towed to dick dyer killian road today. I have witnesses to verify how the car did a half moon.

19 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/30/2016

The seatbelts lock up as soon as you try to buckle them. Never releasing. Very dangerous! especially for children. This happens every day whether one-4- or 5 occupy the seats. The flooring especially on the drivers side is ruined. It is becoming a huge hole. Very cheaply made carpeting. Seats are horribly uncomfortable. Never a relief of pain in any. I and my family all are disabled. With back and hip damage. Steering does as it chooses rather than going in the direction you drive it. It sways constantly. Finally. There is no way to make it comfortable with the ac or heater on withou a contestant battle. It is chlostraphobic in any seat. When the car was sold to me. I was deceived and lied to. I found a chunk behind the hub cap about two weeks ago missing out of the wheel well. I have had to refill the tires numberous times. This car can be parked, driving, sitting at a light, doesn't matter. It is offensive and I was taken advantage of. Especially by only being given $750 for my pontiac grand prix that still had a wonderful motor and transmission. I was told because it had overheated so bad I had to buy a new car. I simply no longer trust enterprise, and I am terrified behind the wheel with these seat belts. It is 5 of a family of 5 having these issues not just me. Please advise. This has been happening since we bought this car, not to mention the constant harassment involved and lack of professionalism with enterprise to handle this sale properly.

20 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2016

While driving car appears not to be getting enough gas to keep going. Almost like it is changing gear similiar to a standard shifting gear. My daugther is a single parent with a 14 month old child and stationed overseas in vicencia italy. The car has 42,246 miles. Overseas dealer doesn't honor us warranty.

21 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2016

Plastic interior piece below passenger side glove compartment falls out repeatedly upon being touched, even lightly, whether the car is moving, stationary, on or off. Even after being put back into place at Toyota dealership, still falls out every time, exposing wiring.

22 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2015

Driving down highway at 70mph and the sunroof suddenly exploded outward. I see this has happened to many people so why no recall? do we need a class action to recover our deductibles?.

23 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2015

My car smells like mildew in the winter, and when I turn my heater on and there is mildew around the rubber for my windows.

24 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2015

Failed transmission at 10000 miles. I was getting off the freeway when I noticed the car was making a strange noise. When I stop at the light on the off-ramp, the brakes locked and the car slid. When I attempted to accelerate again, the car put itself in neutral and stop in the middle of the lane. The car wouldn't go back into drive and I needed to be towed to the dealership. The dealership informed me that my transmission had failed and was to be replaced.

25 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2015

There has been no incident or accident as a result of this defect. I bought a 2015 Toyota Corolla 8/29/15. After driving the car for 3 days I notice that the windshield appears to have a defect in the glass. The glass appears to have varying degrees of thickness as it slightly distorts the image you see through the windshield. There is a wave appearance when looking through the glass. This is very distracting while driving and also causes your eyes to strain while keeping your eyes on the road and therefore is causing migraines.

26 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2015

Suspensions no good the reason why I say that about the suspensions is because the car shakes when I go in and out the car he can feel it and bounces,. . . . When I turn on the ac since day one I bought the car the car only has 13000 miles on it the car shakes real bad when the compressor turns off and to have the car cool already inside the car don't shake but I soon as I can put them back on the car shake like if it's going to break down when it comes on and off cool the car inside out shakes and then stop right away but as soon as the car is hot inside and it takes time for it to cool down the car shakes with the ac on ac off it don't shake it all 2015 Toyota Corolla le. . . . . I have taking the car to the dealer so may time all readyi have asked friends with the same car they same the s same thing that the shocks and I'm good and the car vibrates when the ac is on that they also have taken to the dealer and the dealer does nothing.

27 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2015

I lifted up the rear seat in order to install seat covers. The bar that is bolted to the floor (interior) and attaches to the rear seats was rusted, and each hinge (on both left and right sides) was rusted as well. Car was purchased in June of 2015 and is a 2015 Toyota Corolla.

28 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2015

7 - manufacturer is not registered with NHTSA for sale or importation in the u. S. For use on u. S roads; please contact the manufacturer directly for more information. Also eligible for takata airbag recall what do I do with is this car as it is not allowed for use on USA roads? I did purchase this car from cowboy Toyota in dallas, TX.

29 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2015

Your VIN lookup says that my car is not registered or approved to be imported into the united states, and not permitted to be used on united states highways and roads. I purchased from cowboy Toyota in dallas, texas. I am aware that the car is not configured like other Corolla's in the united states, and is unique. Please advise.

30 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2015

When driving the Toyota Corolla s 2015 at night and especially when going downhill, half of the windshield is dark horizontally from the middle up. Some drivers and passengers may experience more depending on the height of the person driving or riding in the vehicle. The windshield appears to go completely dark in some cases and is very scary! this is my dads car and he is 67 years old and is scared to drive at night due to this problem. I am 36 years old and at the time I thought it was just him complaining. However, I drove the car tonight 9/9/2015 and it was scary to go downhill, and this problem needs to be addressed very soon before someone gets badly hurt or killed. If you turn the high beams on you do not have this problem. This does not help when you have to turn back off the high beams due to another car coming towards you of course. Another person described it very well on this site https://www-odi. Nhtsa. Dot. Gov/ having the same problem. The following information was sent in by cullman, al, USA and he or she described it best below: "the low-beam light design on the lens cover cuts off the top view of light at night time. You see light from the ground up but only halfway up. From there you only see darkness. It looks like a half-lit moon beam from the ground up. You only see the bottom half of the trees it is like a straight line drawn between the middle of your view in front of the car. White on the bottom half and black on the top half. I am scared to death to drive my car around curves and lulls in the roads. Your night vision is extremely limited. It is very straining to have to look ahead and at the same time you have to keep two different colors separated. ".

31 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2015

2015 Toyota Corolla. Consumer writes in regards to no key fob came with the vehicle only an entry key.


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