YearToAvoid

2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid ranks 11th of 20 model years with a complaint index of 47 and earns a Good verdict. It has 15 complaints, no recalls listed, and the top problem area is brakes at 33% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
47/100
#11 of 20 Camry Hybrid years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
15
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Top issue
Brakes
Best nearby year
2016
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
39.5
41 city / 37.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0

Top 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes5 (33%)
  2. Airbags4 (27%)
  3. Other4 (27%)
  4. Engine2 (13%)
  5. Steering2 (13%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (13%)
  7. Electrical System1 (7%)
  8. Fuel System1 (7%)
  9. Structure & Body1 (7%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers1 (7%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Airbags failed to deploy in a crash, with one case linked to a Takata inflator issue and a driver losing consciousness.
  • Steering wheel components including the airbag, horn, and power steering stopped working, with owners pointing to a faulty clock spring.
  • Brake problems appeared after routine service, including a reported brake failure days after a major maintenance visit at a Toyota dealership.
  • A rear tire reportedly failed suddenly on the highway, producing a loud noise and smoke after a thunking sound was first noticed.
  • One owner reported the hybrid battery failing, triggering a check hybrid system warning and preventing the vehicle from starting.
2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2015May 2016Jan 2017Apr 2017Dec 2017May 2019Jul 2024
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2015 to Dec 2025; peak Mar 2019 (2).

2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
41 MPG
Highway
37.5 MPG
Combined
39.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,625
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other Camry Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Caution6327139.5
2014Caution7425139.5
2015Good4715039.5
2016Best165139.5
2017Best215139

All Toyota Camry Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Camry Hybrid rates Good, ranking 11th out of 20 model years with a complaint index of 47 and only 15 complaints filed.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Brakes account for 33% of complaints, followed by airbags at 27%. Engine, steering, and suspension issues each account for 13% of complaints.
Does the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls tied specifically to the 2015 model year in this data, though owners referenced a steering-related recall campaign in complaints.
How does the 2015 Camry Hybrid compare to other Camry Hybrid years?
It rates better than years like 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2012, which are rated Avoid with complaint indexes of 95, 84, 89, and 79. The best-rated years are 2016 and 2017, both rated Best with complaint indexes of 16 and 21.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
EPA rates it at 39.5 mpg combined, with 41 mpg city and 37.5 mpg highway, for an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,625.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.