The contact owned a 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving forward towards the end of a driveway, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle experienced a sudden and unintended acceleration as if the accelerator pedal was depressed down to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact noticed that there was smoke coming out of the steering wheel, and the contact blacked out for a couple of seconds. The contact stated that upon regaining consciousness, the contact noticed that the vehicle had turned around with the front end facing the driveway. The contact noticed that all the air bags had deployed, which required the contact to slide underneath the driver's side curtain air bags to exit the vehicle. The contact stated that the front of the vehicle, the hood, and the front driver's side of the vehicle were damaged; however, the damage did not extend to the driver's side door. The contact stated that the cause of the damage was unknown because there was no collision. A bystander advised the contact to call 911. The ambulance arrived, and the contact was sited down in hope that the severity of her headaches would reduce. The contact's friend transported the contact to the residence, and the contact was then transported to the Emergency Room, where the contact underwent a CT scan. The contact sustained severe headaches. bruised left hand with swollen index finger, soreness of the shoulders and a rib, nausea, difficulty breathing, fever, body ache while standing up and sitting down and while turning to the side. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
The worst 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags4
- Brakes3
- Acceleration2
- Driver assistance2
- Steering2
Problems by type
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- Airbags4
- Brakes3
- Acceleration2
- Driver assistance2
- Steering2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
the federal safety agency received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP22005
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid 202
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Obsolete notice
- This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air...
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
What 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and attempting to slow the vehicle, the contact became aware that the brake pedal required increased effort to depress to slow the vehicle. The ABS, stability control, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the brake booster and brake booster pump assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21TE03. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 124,000.
The air bag , horn , power steering all located on the steering wheel do not work. Car is one owner and has not been involved in accident. I was told by toyota dealership clock spring was bad. Clock spring on prior year was on recall. However recall had not been to this vehicle. I need horn and air bag.
Driving down a familiar interstate, I-96, between howell and brighton, michigan, the sunroof suddenly exploded.
I was driving my 2015 toyota camry le after dropping off my son at day care on july 13, 2018. I experienced a seizure while on the high way traveling at a safe speed with the flow of traffic. I became unconscious, and was awakened by a nurse who kindly gave me medical care to prevent further injury. The police officer stated that my vehicle began to slow down and veer to the left, hitting guard wires on the side of the high way. My drivers side window was shattered, and the left and right quarter panels were demolished. The roof was caved in and body was destroyed. My airbags on the 2015 toyota camry never deployed. I was taken to the local hospital by an ambulance and treated with imaging ordered by the physician, then discharged.
Takata inflators - on july 13, 2018 the vehicle was in motion, on a high way traveling in the left hand side lane accelerating with traffic when the driver suffered a seizure. The vehicle's air bags did not deploy after colliding with another vehicle, and hitting the guard wires. The vehicle was totaled. Seat belts were worn. Injuries were sustained. Driver was taken via ems to the local hospital and treated. Vehicle was towed to local facility. Title was turned over to towing company. Safety risk- drivers side front airbags not deployed during crash. *dt
Maintenance light came on and gave it for service at toyota dealership in fremont on 11/12/2017. They performed a 60,000 miles major service. Three days later, major break failure on 11/15/17. Toyota dealership and toyota manufacturer refused to take responsibility. This is caused by replacing the break fluid and this is not necessary at 60,000 miles service. The car is at the toyota dealership and they are asking for $4,000 to fix it. I read the consumer report and this is a known problem. Toyota should take full responsibility to fix this problem.
The sunroof glass spontaneously exploded without being hit by any object.
The front end axle or cv joint area ,there is metallic and dash lights up warning about losing stability.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota camry hybrid. While attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition failed and the check hybrid system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
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Questions about the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Is the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid, close to a typical Camry Hybrid model year.
What is the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid year score?
The 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid scores 68 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Toyota Camry Hybrid: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Airbags, with 4 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles. Next is brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?
No recalls on record.
Is there a class action lawsuit over the Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Yes. Camry Hybrid inverter recall lawsuit lands in federal court after owner says his new car sat at the dealer for six months (November 12, 2026).
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Check its historyToyota Camry Hybrid in the news
- Camry Hybrid inverter recall lawsuit lands in federal court after owner says his new car sat at the dealer for six months
- Toyota extends warranty coverage on 2018-2021 Camry, 2020-2021 Corolla and 2019-2021 RAV4 and other models (engine)
- Toyota recalls 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid over instrument cluster/panel problem (508,354 vehicles)