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2015 Toyota Camry Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

21/100

#16 most-complained of 20 Camry years

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

The 2015 Toyota Camry has 271 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 21 out of 100 — #16 highest of 20 Camry model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is steering (105 complaints, 39% of the total). Complaints report 33 crashes, 3 fires, 18 injuries, and 1 death.

Complaints
271
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
33 / 3
Injuries / deaths
18 / 1
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
26.5
23 city / 32 hwy

Top 2015 Toyota Camry problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Steering105 (39%)
  2. Brakes42 (15%)
  3. Engine42 (15%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain36 (13%)
  5. Electrical System35 (13%)
  6. Other28 (10%)
  7. Airbags21 (8%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (6%)
  9. Fuel System14 (5%)
  10. Structure & Body14 (5%)
2015 Toyota Camry complaints: complaints filed per quarter242014 Q42016 Q22017 Q42019 Q22020 Q42022 Q22024 Q22025 Q4
363 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q3 (24).

2015 Toyota Camry recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 15V144000Mar 13, 2015Steering110,085 vehicles

    Steering:electric power assist system

    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.

    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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

2015 Toyota Camry fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
32 MPG
Combined
26.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,450
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 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Good26274226.5
2014Caution58455326.5
2015Best21271126.5
2016Good32183226.5
2017Best16148325.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Toyota Camry a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Toyota Camry ranks #16 of 20 among Camry model years (Complaint Index 21/100, verdict: Best). It has 271 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Camry?
The most reported problem areas are steering (105 complaints), brakes (42 complaints), and engine (42 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 39,700 miles.
Does the 2015 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Toyota Camry, most recently reported 2015, covering steering.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Toyota Camry?
EPA rates the 2015 Toyota Camry at 26.5 MPG combined (23 city / 32 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,450. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.