The Verdict
Worst problem area
Steering
Steering leads by volume: 107 of 286 complaints (37%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (17) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 480 in 2014 to 286 in 2015.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 286
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $1,550–$2,500
- Combined MPG
- 25–40
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | vs. 2015 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,550–2,500 | 1,550–2,500 | 1,550–2,500 | 1,550–2,500 | 1,550–2,600 | |
| Combined MPG | 25–40 | 25–40 | 25–40 | 25–40 | 24–40 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 21–42 / 30–38 | 21–42 / 30–38 | 21–42 / 30–38 | 21–42 / 30–38 | 21–42 / 30–38 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 220–361 | 220–361 | 220–361 | 220–361 | 221–363 | |
| Complaints filed | 301 | 480 | 286 | 189 | 153 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 46 | 67 | 35 | 41 | 28 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | |
| Injuries reported | 29 | 46 | 21 | 35 | 29 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Camry have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Toyota Camry?
Steering: 107 of 286 NHTSA complaints (37%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Toyota Camry get?
EPA rates it 25–40 MPG combined across 4 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Toyota Camry?
EPA estimates $1,550–$2,500 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 25 mpg | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,200 | 313 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 21 mpg (low) | 30 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (low) | $2,500 (high) | 361 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 42 mpg (high) | 38 mpg (high) | 40 mpg (high) | $1,550 (low) | 220 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 40 mpg | 37 mpg | 39 mpg | $1,600 | 229 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical | 32 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Brakes | 47 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 107 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 17 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 29 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 21 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 32 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
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.
- 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.