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All cars · Toyota Camry · 2015

2015 Toyota Camry. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index31100 = average car
Complaints132NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold429,355U.S. model year
Per 100K sold31complaints
Year rank#5 of 23#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.5L 4-cylAuto (S6)FWD25 / 34 / 28Regular$2,200
2.5L 4-cyl hybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD42 / 38 / 40Regular$1,550
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S6)FWD21 / 30 / 25Regular$2,500

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 14,500 and 68,000 miles. Median 39,800, from 224 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Steering51,10034,800–82,20082
Brakes22,0003,900–34,80033
Transmission & drivetrain43,0006,000–90,00027
Electrical30,00013,700–65,50026
Airbags26,00013,500–56,00017

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Steering26%
Brakes23%
Transmission & drivetrain14%
Engine11%
Electrical11%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
28635316128

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 15V144000 Mar 2015 Steering / Electric Power Assist System

    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.

    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.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedPedestrian alert sounds20232023

Manufacturer communications 372

Toyota filed 372 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Toyota 2015 camry : information regarding brake warning light illuminated or dtc c1441 equipped
  • "tt: some customers may encounter bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty pairing…
  • The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

YouTube repair topics

95 videos about the 2012–2017 Toyota Camry, 14.6M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical4525K
Timing chain & engine2453K
Gauges, lights & wiring3320K
Oil changes & service2283K
Transmission & shifter3282K
Heat, A/C & blend door3248K
Starter, alternator & belts2243K
Brakes & ABS2139K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201266288404,885Airbags
201329149408,484Transmission & drivetrain
201445209428,606Speed control
201531132429,355Steering
201626103388,616Airbags
20172289387,081Speed control
2018118427343,439Transmission & drivetrain

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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