How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Toyota Corolla?

NHTSA lists 30 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2015 Corolla, which is 14% of the 219 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Toyota Corolla?

No related recall is listed in the data for this component on the 2015 Corolla, though owner complaints reference a Toyota service bulletin about the CVT valve body.

At what mileage do 2015 Corolla transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2015 Corolla is 60,000 miles.

Does the 2015 Corolla have more transmission complaints than other years?

The 2015 Corolla's 14% share of complaints tied to transmission & powertrain is higher than most nearby years like 2013 (4%), 2016 (10%), and 2017 (8%), though lower than 2019's 27%.

2015 Toyota Corolla Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 30 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2015 Toyota Corolla, 14% of its 219 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. No related recall is listed for this component on this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 30; 14% of 219
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the CVT transmission suddenly refusing to accelerate beyond a low speed, sometimes stuck around 35 mph or less.
Some drivers describe the car losing power or hesitating to accelerate at highway speed, forcing them to pull over.
Several complaints describe the engine RPMs rising abnormally on inclines while the car fails to accelerate as expected.
Owners report hard, jolting downshifts under acceleration, especially going uphill, that the dealer could not always duplicate.
One driver reported the transmission jerking and dropping out of gear, later traced to a torque converter clutch pressure control solenoid code (P2757), referencing a Toyota bulletin on the CVT valve body.
A case describes the engine losing power at 45 mph and seizing, with the dealer unable to diagnose or repair the issue.

When 2015 Toyota Corolla transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 16, 2015, latest Aug 28, 2025.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2015 to Aug 2025; peak Apr 2018 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Corolla model year

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

201049 (4%)
201118 (3%)
20128 (2%)
20139 (4%)
201426 (10%)
201530 (14%)
201622 (10%)
201715 (8%)
201812 (9%)
201954 (27%)
202039 (13%)
202119 (10%)
202217 (17%)
20236 (8%)
20248 (13%)
20252 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Toyota Corolla?: NHTSA lists 30 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2015 Corolla, which is 14% of the 219 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Toyota Corolla?: No related recall is listed in the data for this component on the 2015 Corolla, though owner complaints reference a Toyota service bulletin about the CVT valve body.
At what mileage do 2015 Corolla transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2015 Corolla is 60,000 miles.
Were there any crashes linked to 2015 Corolla powertrain complaints?: NHTSA data shows 4 crashes associated with the 30 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2015 Corolla, with no fires or injuries reported.
Does the 2015 Corolla have more transmission complaints than other years?: The 2015 Corolla's 14% share of complaints tied to transmission & powertrain is higher than most nearby years like 2013 (4%), 2016 (10%), and 2017 (8%), though lower than 2019's 27%.