Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Toyota Corolla owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle loss motive power with the fuel, check engine, traction control, and oil level warning lights illuminated. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
The problem started 11/12/2021. The car started jerking and dropping out of gear while driving. A mechanic changed the transmission fluid and filter thinking it may resolve the problem. It did not now getting a code P2757 indicating the torque converter clutch pressure control solenoid was failing. Toyota issued a bulletin dated October 20, 2018 on CK313 CVT P2757 valve body replacement. It's on your website and also a software update for CVT transmission dated August 13,2018 also on your website. This car did not get the update or either bulletin. Toyota has had multiple problems with the control solenoid but no recall . There were no problems with warning lights or issues prior to the incident. A mechanic has assessed the problem . We have contacted Toyota dealership locally they have said no recalls on the car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Toyota Corolla. After the vehicle was turned off and the key was removed from the ignition switch, the vehicle independently began to roll and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The contact stated that the vehicle began to surge for approximately a month before the failure occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent a field supervisor to diagnose the vehicle. The failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.
While parking in a carport, I will use the brake to slowly enter and park. As I was straightening out the car, the car excellerated and hit a pole, bouncing back and forth. It caused major damage. I am wondering if there was something wrong with the car or my wearing flip-flops May have caused this accident. (note: this was a loaner car from Toyota while I waited 5 months to get my 2009 Corolla xle airbag replacement. The replacement part showed up the very next day after my accident)
When driving, my 2015 Corolla with a CVT transmission with ~74,000 miles, the car will often not accelerate, sometimes at high speeds on the freeway or low speeds in residential areas. For example, on Thursday, March 25, I was driving home from work when I had to safely pull over because my car would not accelerate. Since I was not on a busy street, I was able to drive home but at a highly reduced speed. Whenever this occurs it happens when I press the gas pedal. The car either lurches repeatedly or the engine revs to a high RPM with out accelerating. Basic maintenance such as changing the oil and coolant as required was done, however I am not sure what May have caused the issue. …
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. …
I got a recall about my transmission last year (2019) and they checked it within minutes and said it seemed fine but if I had anymore issues to bring it back. Well the car was making sounds and I went to bryan easler Toyota in hendersonville, n.c. And spoke to the service department regarding my concerns since there had been a recall and I was told it wasn't,'t probably anything bad. Well I left went up the road and ten minutes later the transmission failed. Toyota towed it in and took a couple of days to call me and tell me that it had nothing to do with the transmission recall. That is bull what else makes a transmission just quit out of the blue . There are so many Toyota Corolla transmissions failing due to bad CVT transmissions and people who's warranty has expired are trying to be made to pay for Toyota crappy engine. …
Vehicle is an le eco model with continuously variable transmission (CVT). Engine RPM will suddenly flare...often close to redline with throttle in steady cruise position, regardless of engine operating and ambient temperature. Vehicle will not accelerate (sluggish). It is subject to a dealer campaign, but dealer claims an internal failure and is being highly ambiguous about the actual failure. They simply want to install a $5,000+ replacement transmission. The vehicle is not safe to drive and seems to have a mind of its own. It is worse now since the dealer looked at it. Toyota and the dealer will not help the customer (me) in any way and claim that there are no problems known with this transmission, an assertion that is not supported by the scope of internet postings that can readily be located.
Special service campaign j0d - remedy notice certain 2014 - 2017 model year Corolla vehicles certain 2017 model year Corolla im vehicles certain 2016 model year Scion im vehicles - (suspended) vehicle will lose acceleration or not accelerate after coming to a complete stop and trying to accelerate. Vehicle was serviced at Toyota service center for a similar issue including an idle issue. Acceleration issue could not be replicated, but still happened several times afterwards. Initial issues started at 8K miles and has been serviced on time, multiple times for same issue with no resolve. Toyota has issued a recall in March 2018 for issue and suspended it due to the recall making the issues worse. No solution or other service offered to repair problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle jerked and loss motive power without warning. The vehicle was restarted however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to walters Toyota (30 walters ln, pikeville, ky 41501) to be diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to retrieve a diagnostic trouble code. The vehicle was later taken to mann Toyota (1811 us-23, prestonsburg, ky 41653) to be diagnosed however, the mechanic also failed to retrieve a diagnostic trouble code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Transmission complaints in other Corolla years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2015 Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2015 Toyota Corolla, 14% of the model year's 220 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2015 Toyota Corolla transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2015 Toyota Corolla, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2015 Toyota Corolla transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 36% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to transmission & drivetrain problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.