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2015 Toyota Camry: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Toyota Camry, most recently filed March 2015. Owners have filed 271 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Toyota Camry. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 15V144000 Filed Mar 13, 2015

Possible Loss of Electric Power Steering

Steering · electric power assist system
Official NHTSA text
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.
Consequence
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.
91.6% repairedof 110,085 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (271)

271 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.

33involved a crash
3involved a fire
18injuries reported
1deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Toyota Camry, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 271.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2015 compares with other Camry years

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Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 5★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★☆
RolloverRollover risk 11.1%★★★★☆
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Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2015 Toyota Camry 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 40 mpg combined

40
mpg combined
42
city
38
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$1,700
CO₂ tailpipe
220 g/mi
EPA class
Midsize Cars

What it costs you to run

$1,633per year
$136per month
375gallons a year

Miles ÷ 40 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2015 Toyota Camry configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.5 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive42 / 38 / 40$1,700220
2.5 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive40 / 37 / 39$1,700229
2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive25 / 34 / 28$2,400313
3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive21 / 30 / 25$2,700361

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2015 Toyota Camry FAQ

How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Camry have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 15V144000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2015 Toyota Camry problems?

Owners filed 271 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (105), Service brakes (39), Power train (36) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2015 Toyota Camry get?

EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 42 city, 38 highway and 40 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2015 Toyota Camry get?

NHTSA rated the 2015 Toyota Camry 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (11.1% rollover risk).

How does the 2015 Camry compare with other years?

Among the 2011–2020 Toyota Camry model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (148) and the 2018 the most (745). The 2015 drew 271. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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