2015 Toyota Camry Steering Problems
Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2015 Toyota Camry, 39% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,200 miles. The words owners use most often: “turn steering” (7% of reports).
- 105steering complaints
- 50,200median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 17%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Turn steering: mentioned in 7 of 105 complaints (7%)
- Electric power: mentioned in 6 of 105 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 81 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 105 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Toyota Camry steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 5 | 10% | — |
| 2022 Camry | 4 | 6% | — |
| 2021 Camry | 4 | 3% | — |
| 2020 Camry | 5 | 2% | 1,300 |
| 2019 Camry | 11 | 3% | 14,817 |
| 2018 Camry | 61 | 8% | 48,450 |
| 2017 Camry | 14 | 9% | 49,000 |
| 2016 Camry | 25 | 14% | 59,500 |
| 2015 Camry | 105 | 39% | 50,200 |
| 2014 Camry | 22 | 5% | 45,000 |
| 2013 Camry | 26 | 9% | 9,248 |
| 2012 Camry | 58 | 10% | 33,000 |
| 2011 Camry | 31 | 5% | 35,450 |
| 2010 Camry | 25 | 4% | 10,445 |
| 2009 Camry | 47 | 4% | 51,098 |
| 2008 Camry | 32 | 3% | 59,000 |
| 2007 Camry | 79 | 3% | 52,800 |
| 2006 Camry | 28 | 9% | 61,288 |
| 2005 Camry | 71 | 10% | 47,000 |
| 2004 Camry | 80 | 13% | 39,000 |
| 2003 Camry | 53 | 7% | 36,726 |
| 2002 Camry | 43 | 5% | 73,695 |
| 2001 Camry | 13 | 5% | 68,755 |
| 2000 Camry | 13 | 3% | 67,500 |
| 1999 Camry | 24 | 5% | 109,000 |
| 1998 Camry | 33 | 6% | 107,000 |
| 1997 Camry | 30 | 5% | 75,000 |
| 1996 Camry | 37 | 9% | 87,400 |
| 1995 Camry | 22 | 7% | 155,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:electric power assist system
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring the steering wheel be manually returned to center upon completing a turn. No warning lights were…
I am writing to report a serious incident involving my 2015 Toyota Camry LE (VIN: [XXX] ), which I believe is connected to a potential defect or recall issue. On [XXX], I was involved in a car crash that resulted in my vehicle being totaled. The circumstances of the crash strongly suggest that it…
I have the same issue described in a recall notice for my year make and model. My EPS light is coming on and I'm losing power to the vehicle. My VIN was not included in the recall. Steering: Electric power assist system Recall date 2015-03-12 Recall no.15V144000. This is very concerning as it could…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Toyota Camrys have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 105 owner complaints about steering for the 2015 Toyota Camry (39% of the 271 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Toyota Camry steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 50,200 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2015 Toyota Camry?
The most frequent phrase is “turn steering”, in 7 of 105 complaints, followed by “electric power” (6).
See all 2015 Toyota Camry problems or steering problems across all Camry years.