2015 Toyota Camry Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 4, 2026 · 271 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Camry years
Fewer complaints than other years 24th of 30 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 271 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Camry. That ranks 24th out of 30 Camry model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (105 complaints, 39%), typically at around 50,200 miles. Complaints mention 33 crashes, 3 fires, 18 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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A 2025 Toyota Camry LE at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2025.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Toyota Camry problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Steering105 · ~50,200 mi
Service Brakes37 · ~20,500 mi
Power Train36 · ~43,000 mi
Electrical System31 · ~30,000 mi
Unknown or Other26 · ~35,000 mi
Engine24 · ~21,234 mi
Air Bags21 · ~25,500 mi
Vehicle Speed Control17 · ~28,436 mi
Fuel/propulsion System14 · ~23,000 mi
Structure13 · ~40,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering problems10539%50,200“turn steering” (7%)—
Service Brakes3714%20,500——
Power Train3613%43,000——
Electrical System3111%30,000——
Unknown or Other2610%35,000——
Engine249%21,234——
Air Bags218%25,500——
Vehicle Speed Control176%28,436——
Fuel/propulsion System145%23,000——
Structure135%40,000——
Wheels93%38,000——
Exterior Lighting52%76,000——
Suspension52%60,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)41%84,256——
Seat Belts41%80,000——
Visibility/wiper31%760——
Equipment21%45,296——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic21%83,428——
Visibility21%12,700——
Engine and Engine Cooling10%25,000——
Forward Collision Avoidance10%———
Lane Departure10%———
Seats10%35,000——
Tires10%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 49 complaints
2014: 1201412015: 182015182016: 302016302017: 262017262018: 482018482019: 442019442020: 492020492021: 132021132022: 9202292023: 7202372024: 122024122025: 6202562026: 820268

n = 271 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2015 Toyota Camry recalls (1)

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Steering:electric power assist systemMar 13, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V144000 · 110,085 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.

Risk: An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Toyota Camry. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 113,000. It was later discovered upon checking a Carfax report that the mileage was…

Electrical System · received Sep 4, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11762157

On August 19, 2026, due to my seizure, my car hit another car, then fence, and finally trees in a backyard. I had fractures in my brow bone, breast, ribs, and backbone because of the hit. My wife and daughter in the back seat also had serious injuries. The side airbag came out but front airbag…

Air Bags · received Sep 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11761631

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the infotainment system had become inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was…

Equipment · received Aug 26, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11759814

The vehicle's braking system intermittently self-activates, engaging the brakes with no obstruction, pedestrian, or object present in the vehicle's path and no driver input. This creates an unpredictable, unprovoked braking event while driving, which is a direct safety hazard to the driver and to…

Service Brakes · received Jun 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11747547

On Friday, December 5, 2025, I was coming out of the driveway at the Jack In The Box on the corner of El Camino & Nobili Avenue in Santa Clara. My foot was on the break as I was going to stop at the end of the driveway to check to see if there was any traffic coming down Nobili before I exited the…

Unknown or Other · received May 26, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11740252

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Camry?

Owners most often report steering, service brakes, power train problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 105 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Toyota Camry?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 Toyota Camry a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camry model years, the 2015 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.