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2015 Toyota Camry Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2015 Toyota Camry ranks 16th of 20 model years with a complaint index of 21, earning a Best verdict relative to other Camry years. It has 271 complaints, one recall for electric power steering, and a top problem area of Steering at 39% of complaints.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
21/100
#16 of 20 Camry years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
271
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
33
reported in complaints
Fires
3
Injuries
18
Top issue
Steering
Best nearby year
2017
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
26.5
23 city / 32 hwy
Injuries / deaths
18 / 1

Top 2015 Toyota Camry problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

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

What owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle lurching or accelerating on its own while parking or shifting into reverse, sometimes crashing into structures or other vehicles.
  • Several drivers describe the brake pedal going to the floor or brakes failing to stop the car, leading to low-speed collisions.
  • Multiple reports describe airbags failing to deploy during crashes, including frontal and side impacts.
  • One owner reported a burning plastic smell followed by flames under the hood while driving at low speed.
  • Some owners describe warning messages about brakes not working appearing just before a loss of control.
2015 Toyota Camry complaints: complaints filed per quarter182014 Q42016 Q22017 Q42019 Q22020 Q42022 Q22024 Q22025 Q4
271 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q3 (18).

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

All Toyota Camry years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Toyota Camry reliable?
Relative to other Camry model years, the 2015 ranks well. It has a complaint index of 21 and a Best verdict, placing it 16th worst out of 20 years tracked, meaning most other years score worse.
What is the top problem with the 2015 Toyota Camry?
Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 105 complaints, or 39% of all complaints for this year, with a median failure mileage of 39,700 miles overall.
Does the 2015 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall for the 2015 Camry, campaign 15V144000, covering a component of the electric power steering system. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How many complaints does NHTSA have on file for the 2015 Camry?
NHTSA lists 271 complaints for the 2015 Toyota Camry, including 33 crashes, 3 fires, 18 injuries, and 1 death.
What is Camry fuel economy for the 2015 model?
EPA rates the 2015 Camry at 26.5 mpg combined, 23 mpg city and 32 mpg highway, with an annual fuel cost of $2,450.

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.