2015 Toyota Camry
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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 32 |
| 1987 | 58 |
| 1988 | 64 |
| 1989 | 113 |
| 1990 | 134 |
| 1991 | 149 |
| 1992 | 565 |
| 1993 | 260 |
| 1994 | 287 |
| 1995 | 303 |
| 1996 | 417 |
| 1997 | 555 |
| 1998 | 600 |
| 1999 | 501 |
| 2000 | 454 |
| 2001 | 272 |
| 2002 | 953 |
| 2003 | 780 |
| 2004 | 638 |
| 2005 | 721 |
| 2006 | 317 |
| 2007 | 2885 |
| 2008 | 931 |
| 2009 | 1289 |
| 2010 | 600 |
| 2011 | 597 |
| 2012 | 587 |
| 2013 | 274 |
| 2014 | 452 |
| 2015 | 268 |
| 2016 | 177 |
| 2017 | 148 |
| 2018 | 726 |
| 2019 | 385 |
| 2020 | 263 |
| 2021 | 153 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2023 | 58 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 133 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
39% of complaints: steering — 104 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY DEATH14% of complaints: service brakes — 37 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20181119
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, 20151103
13% of complaints: power train — 35 distinct reports on file.
CRASH11% of complaints: electrical system — 30 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20250128
9% of complaints: engine — 24 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
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, 20160222
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 15V144000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2015 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (104 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (37 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (35 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 15V144000 (steering) has been completed.
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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.