2015 Toyota Camry problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (93) · Service Brakes (28) · Power Train (26)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
211 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Steering:electric Power Assist System 2015-03-13 · campaign 15V144000 · 110,085 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (359)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Electrical System 2025-06-13 · T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Service Campaign
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-12-05 · T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film wi
Showing the 6 most recent of 359 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-04 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 168,000 mi“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 113,000. it was later discovered upon checking a carfax report that the mileage was 168,000.…”
2026-09-02 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“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 back seat also had serious injuries. the side airbag came out but front airbag didn’t. the malfunction of front airbag risked my and m…”
2026-08-26 · Equipment:electrical:infotainment“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 of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. the failure mileage was unknown.…”
2026-06-30 · Service Brakes“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 braking event while driving, which is a direct safety hazard to the driver and to other vehicles on the road that may not anticipate s…”
2026-05-26 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“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 to check to see if there was any traffic coming down nobili before i exited the jack in the box driveway. all of a sudden before i …”
2026-05-20 · Structure:body“my white paint has started chipping in big chucks all over the car on every panel…”
2026-05-11 · Unknown Or Other“factory paint is delaminating and peeling in large sheets without collision damage. this appears consistent with known toyota paint defects affecting similar vehicles.…”
2026-01-18 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System“when the air conditioner is set to heating, cold air blows on the passenger side, while the driver’s side works correctly.…”
2025-11-24 · Seat Belts“seatbelts do not retract properly. it is the driver side, passenger side and rear passenger side…”
2025-09-12 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 82,600 mi“the contact owns a 2015 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to decelerate, there was an abnormal sound while depressing the brake pedal and the brake went to the floorboard. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.