Vibrating Motor (Taptic Engine)
Apple iPhone 15 Vibrating Motor (Taptic Engine) Replacement
- Fits
- Apple iPhone 15
- Fixes
- Weak or no vibration
- Quality
- Brand new, OEM quality
- Fitting
- Professional install
Overview
What this part is
The Taptic Engine in the iPhone 15 makes the vibration for calls and notifications, and the small taps you feel when you use the keyboard or press and hold. A drop or water damage can make it rattle, buzz loudly or stop working.
Before ordering, check that vibration is turned on in Settings › Accessibility › Touch and in Settings › Sounds & Haptics. If it is on and you still feel nothing, or the phone rattles when shaken, the motor needs replacing.
Compatibility
Specifications and compatibility
- Part
- Vibrating Motor (Taptic Engine)
- Compatible with
- Apple iPhone 15
- Model numbers
- A2846 · A3089 · A3090 · A3092
- Does not fit
- iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 14 or any other model
- Fixes
- Weak, buzzy, rattling or missing vibration and haptic feedback
- Does not fix
- Speaker, microphone or charging faults, or vibration switched off in Settings
- Quality
- Brand new, OEM-quality Taptic Engine vibrating motor. Tested before dispatch.
- Brand
- Unbranded, compatible with Apple iPhone 15
- In the box
- 1 × Taptic Engine vibrating motor, as shown in the photos.
- Colour
- As shown in the photos
- Installation
- Professional installation recommended
- Supplied by
- Supreme Phone Parts Ltd, Manchester, UK
Before you order
Is this the right part?
Signs it needs replacing
- No vibration for calls or notifications with vibration switched on
- Vibration sounds loud, buzzy or grinding
- Something rattles inside when the phone is shaken gently
- Keyboard and press-and-hold feedback has stopped
How to check your model
Open Settings › General › About. The Model Name should read iPhone 15. Tap Model Number to see the A-number; it should be one of A2846, A3089, A3090 and A3092.
The iPhone 15 has a 6.1-inch screen, the Dynamic Island, a USB-C port and two rear cameras. The iPhone 15 Plus is larger at 6.7 inches, and the iPhone 15 Pro has three rear cameras.
Professional installation
How a technician fits this part
- Power the phone off and open it following a repair guide for your model.
- Disconnect the battery before anything else.
- Remove the screws and connector holding the Taptic Engine.
- Lift out the old motor.
- Fit the new Taptic Engine, connect it and refit the screws.
- Reconnect the battery and test vibration for calls, alerts and the keyboard before closing.
Check that the part matches the device before fitting it or removing any adhesive backing. Once a part has been fitted, it cannot be returned for a change of mind. Faulty parts are always covered.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Will this fit my iPhone 15?
Yes, if Settings › General › About shows iPhone 15. It fits model numbers A2846, A3089, A3090 and A3092. It does not fit the iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 14 or any other model.
Does it fit the iPhone 15 Plus?
No. The iPhone 15 Plus is a larger 6.7-inch phone with different internal parts. This part is for the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 only.
How do I check vibration is switched on?
Go to Settings › Accessibility › Touch and make sure Vibration is on, then check Settings › Sounds & Haptics. If it is on and there is still no vibration, the motor is likely faulty.
Is it made by Apple?
No. It is a brand new, OEM-quality Taptic Engine vibrating motor made to fit the iPhone 15, and every part is tested before dispatch.
Should I fit it myself?
We recommend professional installation. The Taptic Engine sits near the battery in the iPhone 15, and the battery must be disconnected safely before work starts.
How quickly will it arrive?
Orders placed before 4pm on a working day are dispatched the same day from Manchester by Royal Mail Tracked. Delivery is free on UK orders from £5. Returns are accepted within 30 days from receipt.
Prepared by the Supreme Phone Parts team, Manchester. Last updated September 2026.