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2015 Toyota Corolla Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 20 brake complaints for the 2015 Toyota Corolla, 9% of its 219 total complaints that year. Median mileage at failure was 13,950 miles. There are no related recalls for this issue.

Brakes complaints
20
9% of 219
Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
13,950 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal going soft or unresponsive during hard stops, sometimes resulting in a collision.
  • Some describe the vehicle lurching or accelerating unexpectedly when shifting gears, with brakes failing to stop the car in time.
  • Several complaints mention brakes going to the floor with no stopping power, requiring use of the emergency brake.
  • A few owners describe creaking or grinding noises from the brakes that worsened over time.
  • At least one complaint describes the brakes not engaging at all while parking, leading to a crash into a fixed object.

When 2015 Toyota Corolla brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 1, 2015, latest Jan 16, 2026.

2015 Toyota Corolla brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2015Apr 2016Mar 2017Jul 2018Sep 2019Nov 2024
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2015 to Jan 2026; peak Apr 2016 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2015 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Corolla model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010185 (15%)
  2. 201123 (4%)
  3. 201213 (3%)
  4. 201327 (13%)
  5. 201422 (8%)
  6. 201520 (9%)
  7. 201632 (15%)
  8. 201730 (17%)
  9. 201811 (8%)
  10. 201916 (8%)
  11. 202025 (8%)
  12. 20219 (5%)
  13. 202216 (16%)
  14. 20237 (10%)
  15. 202410 (16%)
  16. 20258 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA lists 20 brake complaints for the 2015 Corolla, which is 9% of the 219 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2015 Toyota Corolla brake problems?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this brake complaint category for the 2015 Corolla.
At what mileage do 2015 Corolla brake problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 13,950 miles.
Have 2015 Corolla brake issues caused crashes or injuries?
Yes. Of the complaints in this area, 11 report a crash and 5 report an injury, with no fires reported.
How does the 2015 Corolla compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2015 Corolla's brake complaints made up 9% of its total complaints, lower than the 2010 (15%), 2016 (15%), and 2017 (17%) model years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.