Reliable Auto DB

2015 Toyota Camry reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 271 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Camry over 12 years — 25 per year. The other Camry years sit at about the same rate: their median is 24 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Electric power steering.

2015 Toyota Camry SE
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Complaints

271

Per year

25

Recalls

1

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (105 of 271), then Service brakes (37) and Powertrain (36). Those filings include 33 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, 13 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Camry has 14 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2016 has 188 complaints, 27 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Toyota Camry. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Electric power steering 2015-03-13 · NHTSA campaign 15V144000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (271 total)

Steering
105
Service brakes
37
Powertrain
36
Electrical system
31
Engine
24
Air bags
21
Speed control
17
Fuel and propulsion system
14
Structure
13
Wheels
9
Exterior lighting
5
Suspension
5
Electronic stability control (ESC)
4
Seat belts
4
Visibility and wipers
3
Equipment
2
Hydraulic brakes
2
Visibility
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Lane departure
1
Seats
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

33

Fire-flagged

3

Injury reports

13

Death reports

1

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Toyota Camry. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-04
  • "On August 19, 2026, due to my seizure, my car hit another car, then fence, and finally trees in a backyard. I had fractures in my brow bone, breast, ribs, and backbone because of the hit. My wife and daughter in the…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-09-02
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the infotainment system had become inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified…"
    Equipment · filed 2026-08-26
  • "The vehicle's braking system intermittently self-activates, engaging the brakes with no obstruction, pedestrian, or object present in the vehicle's path and no driver input. This creates an unpredictable, unprovoked…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-06-30
  • "On Friday, December 5, 2025, I was coming out of the driveway at the Jack In The Box on the corner of El Camino & Nobili Avenue in Santa Clara. My foot was on the break as I was going to stop at the end of the driveway…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-26

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2015 Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Camry 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 21 30 25 MPG $2600
Camry 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 25 34 28 MPG $2300
Camry hybrid LE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 42 38 40 MPG $1600
Camry hybrid XLE/SE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 40 37 39 MPG $1650

Specs and fitment

7th generation, 2012–2017
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-20 (2.5L and 3.5L; 5W-20 only if 0W-20 is unavailable) , 4.6 qt capacity
Tire size 215/55R17 (LE/SE) to 235/55R18 (XLE); 225/45R18 (SE/XSE)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 13V-442 covers certain 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. The air conditioning condenser drain hose may become clogged, water may accumulate in the condenser housing, and water may leak through a seam onto the air bag control module, which can cause a short circuit of the module. Dealers seal the condenser housing and install a protective cover on the air bag control module. Recall 14V-576 covers certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment. Dealers replace any suspect fuel delivery pipes.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Toyota Camry reliable?

Owners have filed 271 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Camry over 12 years — 25 per year. The other Camry years sit at about the same rate: their median is 24 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Electric power steering.

What are common problems with a 2015 Toyota Camry?

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (105 of 271), then Service brakes (37) and Powertrain (36). Those filings include 33 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, 13 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2015 Toyota Camry more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Camry has 14 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2016 has 188 complaints, 27 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016.

Has the 2015 Toyota Camry been recalled?

The 2015 Toyota Camry has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Toyota Camry?

Owners have filed 271 complaints about the 2015 Toyota Camry with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Toyota Camry get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Toyota Camry is 33 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2020 Toyota Camry?

8th generation (2018-2024).

Is the 2025 Toyota Camry available with a non-hybrid engine in the US?

In the United States, every 2025 Camry trim uses the hybrid powertrain; gasoline-only and V6 engines are not offered.