2015 Toyota Camry Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 42 engine complaints for the 2015 Toyota Camry, 15% of its 271 total complaints that year. No related recall is on file. Owners most often described sudden unintended acceleration and torque converter shudder, with a median failure mileage of 25,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 42
- 15% of 271
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 25,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the vehicle suddenly accelerating on its own when shifting into reverse or easing off the brake in a parking area, often ending in a low-speed crash.
- Some report the same unintended acceleration happening while moving forward in traffic, striking the vehicle ahead.
- A separate group of owners describe a torque converter shudder or shaking felt between 40 and 50 mph, with loss of power, similar to an issue Toyota had software-updated on 2012-2014 Camry models but reportedly not on the 2015.
- One owner reported a foul odor entering the cabin, strongest after the car had been sitting for a few hours, noticed around the 25,000-mile maintenance mark.
- One complaint described a fire that ignited under the hood while driving, starting with a burning plastic smell before flames spread to the front end.
When 2015 Toyota Camry engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 12, 2015, latest Mar 2, 2024.
Engine recalls for the 2015 Toyota Camry
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Camry model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2015 Toyota Camry have?
- NHTSA lists 42 engine complaints for the 2015 Camry, which is 15% of the 271 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Toyota Camry engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category on the 2015 Camry.
- What is the most common engine problem reported?
- Owners most frequently described sudden unintended acceleration, especially when shifting into reverse or releasing the brake, along with a torque converter shudder felt at highway speeds.
- At what mileage do these engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure across reported engine complaints for the 2015 Camry is 25,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?
- Yes, NHTSA data for this engine complaint category shows 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury reported.