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2015 Toyota Corolla

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Corolla.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AV-S7)

The 2015 Toyota Corolla is a passenger car equipped with an Automatic (AV-S7) transmission and powered by a engine that requires 4.4 quarts of 0W-20 oil, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 28/36/31 mpg across city/highway/combined driving; this model year represents a solid iteration within the Corolla's long-running lineage, as its 218 total owner complaints—with air bags cited as the primary concern—and single recall position it well below the model's peak complaint year of 2009 (1,533 complaints) and within the lower half of its complaint history spanning 1990 to 2026, indicating comparatively dependable performance for drivers prioritizing reliability.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy28/36/31 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 355 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030169011. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 355 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP195/65R15, P205/55R16, P215/45R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.0, 6.5, 7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030169011 alt 04152YZZA6
Engine air filter178010T030
Spark plug9091901275
Front wiper blades8522202280 alt 852120R050
Serpentine belt9091602679 alt 90916A2016
Thermostat90916A3004 alt 9091603145
Cabin air filter8713907020 alt 8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.7 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight2789 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined28 / 36 / 31 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Corolla of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.5–10.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.50 sec — 2016 S Plus Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014LE Eco Plus Sedan 1.8L I-49.30 sec17.10 sec140 hpFWD
2014LE Eco Premium Sedan 1.8L I-49.50 sec17.40 sec140 hpFWD
2014S Premium Sedan 1.8L I-49.50 sec17.40 sec132 hpFWD
2014S Premium Sedan 1.8L I-49.70 sec17.40 sec132 hpFWD
2014S Premium Sedan 1.8L I-410.50 sec18.10 sec132 hpFWD
2016S Plus Sedan 1.8L I-48.50 sec16.70 sec132 hpFWD
2016S Special Edition Sedan 1.8L I-49.80 sec17.50 sec132 hpFWD
2017iM 5-door Hatchback 1.8L I-49.10 sec17.20 sec137 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.4 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 27.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Clutch FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity5.8
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.4 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity13.2 gallons
Power Steering FluidEPS

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs20 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts140 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs16 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)900-1050 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 (2) in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing10 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity14.2-17.6 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeDENSO ND-OIL 8
Oil Capacity2.37 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance355 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)44-50 @ idle or fuel pump running psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 25 /; Front: 25; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 79; Rear: 42 /; Front: 79; Rear: 42
ABS Sensor Torque7.5 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .748; Rear: .295
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0059
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 9.030

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
136 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9036 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miBrake Vacuum Pump (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Corolla sits in a comparatively calm period of the model's federal record, with 218 complaints and just 1 recall, following the 2009–2010 spike that saw 1,533 and 1,261 complaints alongside 13 and 17 recalls, respectively. Compared with the immediately adjacent years, 2015 is cleaner than 2014 (267 complaints, 2 recalls) and roughly comparable to 2016 (212 complaints, 1 recall), placing it near the bottom of the post-peak downward trend in complaints and recalls. The top complaint categories for 2015 were air bags (36), power train (21), unknown/other (20), and structure (14), with 60 crash-related and 1 fire-related complaint, though the data does not specify root causes. Across the generation, the arc moves from elevated activity in the mid-2000s and 2009–2010 to a sustained low-incident plateau from 2013 onward, and 2015 lands squarely in that quieter stretch. Given its low recall count, moderate complaint volume, and position within the declining trend, the 2015 Corolla appears to be a relatively favorable used-car choice from this long-run record.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
323
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
218
Owner complaints
60 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 218 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags36
Power Train21
Unknown Or Other20
Structure14
Steering8
Exterior Lighting8
Electrical System6
Vehicle Speed Control6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V024000Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control ModuleReported 17/01/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 323 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Corolla take?

4.4 qt of 0W-20 ILSAC multigrade engine oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Corolla have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Corolla get?

EPA figures are 28 city / 36 highway / 31 combined mpg.