2015 Toyota Camry

● Typical for this model
2015 Toyota Camry
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
269
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Steering

39% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1992: 569 complaints 1993: 263 complaints 1994: 306 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 600 complaints 1999: 501 complaints 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 781 complaints 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2,886 complaints 2007 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1,293 complaints 2010: 603 complaints 2011: 599 complaints 2012: 590 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2015 269 2016: 182 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 745 complaints 2019: 396 complaints 2020: 274 complaints 2021: 156 complaints 2022: 60 complaints 2023: 64 complaints 2024: 51 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025
1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1986 1987: 58 complaints 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1992: 569 complaints 1992 1993: 263 complaints 1994: 306 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 600 complaints 1998 1999: 501 complaints 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 781 complaints 2004: 638 complaints 2004 2005: 721 complaints 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2,886 complaints 2007 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1,293 complaints 2010: 603 complaints 2010 2011: 599 complaints 2012: 590 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2015 269 2016: 182 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 745 complaints 2019: 396 complaints 2019 2020: 274 complaints 2021: 156 complaints 2022: 60 complaints 2022 2023: 64 complaints 2024: 51 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025
1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1985 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1987 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1991 1992: 569 complaints 1993: 263 complaints 1993 1994: 306 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1997 1998: 600 complaints 1999: 501 complaints 1999 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 781 complaints 2003 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2005 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2,886 complaints 2007 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1,293 complaints 2009 2010: 603 complaints 2011: 599 complaints 2011 2012: 590 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2015 269 2016: 182 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2017 2018: 745 complaints 2019: 396 complaints 2019 2020: 274 complaints 2021: 156 complaints 2021 2022: 60 complaints 2023: 64 complaints 2023 2024: 51 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025

2015: 269 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19836
19848
198513
198633
198758
198869
1989117
1990136
1991155
1992569
1993263
1994306
1995303
1996417
1997555
1998600
1999501
2000454
2001272
2002953
2003781
2004638
2005721
2006317
20072,886
2008933
20091,293
2010603
2011599
2012590
2013274
2014455
2015269
2016182
2017148
2018745
2019396
2020274
2021156
202260
202364
202451
2025146

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

39% · 105 reports

Most commonly citing electric power assist system.

CRASHINJURYDEATH

Service brakes

14% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Toyota Camry. While pulling into a parking spot with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated without warning and crashed into a brick building. A police report was not filed. There were no juries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-19

I pulled up to a fast food drive thru and applied my brakes. The brake pedal went to the floor and in desperation I put the vehicle in park only to hear 5-6 loud clicks as I bumped the car in front of me.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-03

Power train

13% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing torque converter.

CRASH

Electrical system

11% · 30 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-28

Engine

9% · 24 reports
CRASHFIRE
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Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 25, a strong burning odor of plastic emitted inside the vehicle and small flames ignited underneath the hood. The vehicle was maneuvered to a safe location.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-22

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2015-05-07Steering15V144000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles.

    Remedy: 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.

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 105 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 39 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 36 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V144000 · Steering

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Toyota Camry reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Toyota Camry is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Camry?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Camry have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.