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2015 Toyota Camry Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Toyota Camry, 13% of that year's 271 total complaints. The median mileage at failure was 43,000 miles, and no related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
36
13% of 271
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
43,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe a shudder or vibration between roughly 25 and 50 mph that many attribute to the torque converter.
  • Some report the shudder returning or worsening as mileage climbs, with one owner noting shaking between 40 and 50 mph described as a loss of power.
  • One owner reported a CV axle that was replaced three times, still producing a clicking sound when turning.
  • A driver reported the transmission shifting into high gear too early at low speed, causing hesitation and delayed acceleration when passing.
  • One report described unintended wide-open throttle while pulling into a garage, resulting in a crash.
  • An owner reported the transmission slipping during gear changes, with dealer technicians unable to find a fault.

When 2015 Toyota Camry transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 17, 2015, latest Oct 15, 2024.

2015 Toyota Camry transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2015Oct 2016Jun 2018Oct 2018Aug 2019Aug 2020Dec 2022Oct 2024
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2015 to Oct 2024; peak Jul 2015 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Camry model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201045 (8%)
  2. 201149 (8%)
  3. 2012142 (24%)
  4. 201367 (24%)
  5. 2014128 (28%)
  6. 201536 (13%)
  7. 201618 (10%)
  8. 20176 (4%)
  9. 2018196 (26%)
  10. 2019113 (29%)
  11. 202033 (12%)
  12. 202112 (8%)
  13. 20226 (10%)
  14. 20237 (11%)
  15. 20243 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA lists 36 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2015 Camry, which is 13% of the 271 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Toyota Camry?
No related recalls are listed in the data for this problem area.
At what mileage do transmission problems tend to show up on the 2015 Camry?
The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints is 43,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint records.
What is the most common transmission complaint for the 2015 Camry?
Owners most often describe a shudder or vibration between about 25 and 50 mph, which several attribute to the torque converter.
Did the transmission issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires or injuries tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Camry.

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.