Is the 2015 Toyota Camry a bad year?
271 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Camry years.
Keep it. You picked a good year.
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2015 Toyota Camry are in line with other Camry years. Steering stands out for this year: see below.
3th quietest of 20 Camry years by owner complaints (years with 7+ years on the road).
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2015 Camry owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 52,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SteeringSTANDS OUT | 105 (39%) | 36k–81k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 36 (13%) | 14k–95k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Electrical system | 31 (11%) | 15k–65k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Air bags | 21 (8%) | 17k–66k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Fuel system | 14 (5%) | 11k–60k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Body structure | 13 (5%) | 8k–68k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Wheels | 9 (3%) | 11k–56k miles · around this mileage | Wheel bearing / hub assembly replacement (one wheel) $230–$750 |
| Suspension | 5 (2%) | 9k–61k miles · around this mileage | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
| Visibility and wipers | 5 (2%) | 2k–52k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Brakes | 39 (14%) | 7k–41k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Engine | 25 (9%) | 10k–47k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Speed control | 17 (6%) | 6k–49k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Exterior lighting | 5 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 52,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 271 complaints: 33 mention a crash · 3 mention a fire · 13 report an injury · 26 say the car was towed.
9 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Sep 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
When driving the car and accelerating, notice a slight shudder. When the torque converter is locked, the shutter goes away.
I'd like to file a complaint with my 2015 Toyota Camry xle. I don't feel like the shifter is very safe in this model.
When I accelerate 40 MPH or higher, my car gives me a sudden shudder in the vehicle. It feels like running over a rough spot in the road or like a rumble before you reach a toll booth.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 52,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2015 Toyota Camry: 1
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. An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Toyota: 165
Repair instructions Toyota sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2015 Toyota Camry. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
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Some vehicles may exhibit a Check Brake System? message displayed on the Multi-Information Display…
TechTip: Certain 2013-2015 Camry U760 vehicles may exhibit a transmission fluid leak from the transmission oil pan gasket
Neighbouring years
2014 Camry: 455 complaints, keep it, but watch the transmission · 2016 Camry: 184 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2015 Toyota Camry a bad year?
271 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Camry years. At 52,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Camry?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: steering (105), transmission and drivetrain (36), electrical system (31), air bags (21), fuel system (14).
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Camry have?
1 recall campaign list this model year: Steering (NHTSA 15V-144). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.