2015 Toyota Camry: brake failure

13 of the 271 complaints about the 2015 Toyota Camry describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 2,800
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

2021
1
2019
1
2018
14
2017
2
2016
1
2015
13
2014
5
2013
1
2012
11
2011
6
2010
7
2009
18
2008
15
2007
33
2006
6
2005
25
2004
12
2003
31
2002
31
2001
5
2000
14
1999
15
1998
17
1997
15
1996
12
1995
9
1994
10
1993
4
1992
3
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Sep 12, 2025 · Brakes · 82,600 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to decelerate, there was an abnormal sound while depressing the brake pedal and the brake went to the floorboard. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake master cylinder and brake pump might need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,600.

Filed Nov 12, 2019 · Brakes · GA

Emergency brake stopped working on

Filed Sep 6, 2017 · Brakes · 25,450 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota camry. While approaching a stop with the brake pedal depressed, the brakes failed to stop and the vehicle continued to move. The ABS warning indicator illuminated. In order to stop the vehicle, the contact had to engage the emergency brake. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 25,450.

Filed Aug 2, 2017 · Brakes · 42,999 miles · DC · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota camry. While the vehicle was approaching a stop at an intersection, the brakes failed. The contact depressed the brake pedal excessively, but the vehicle would not stop. As a result, the contact was involved in a side impact collision. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was operable after the vehicle was depowered and restarted. The approximate failure mileage was 42,999.

Filed Apr 17, 2017 · Brakes · 14,500 miles · VA

Under 15000 miles under city driving conditions. 2015 se trim. Brake light and "check brake system" message appreared on the center console. On the way to the dealership, brakes failed to work and I panicked and pumped more than once. Heard a "thud" noise and lo and behold the brake light and the message disappeared. Dealer confirmed that there was a maintainence code (with the scanner) and that they are replacing "brake booster". Vehicle still under warranty so luckily I dont have to pay anything. How is toyota able to get away without a recall of faulty brakes? How many folks will have to get hurt or die before an action is taken.

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Brakes, Transmission · 1 miles · CA

I have a 2015 toyota camry le and there is something wrong with the brake and transmission. On august 13th 2016, I was backing out of a parking spot but instead of going backwards, my car moved forward. I tried to press down on the brake to stop the car but the brake did not work. These two abnormal mechanical malfunctions could cause to death or serious injuries. I was so scared to drive my car so I called the dealer's service department to inform them of this problem. They advised me to call roadside assistance to tow my car to their service department. Toyota only did a quick inspection and test drove the car. After, they said the car is in normal condition and the service advisor told me that I can take my car back to service when the problem still exists. This is ridiculous because if the transmission or brake system fails to operate properly while I am driving on the freeway or on a busy street, I would be dead or have serious injuries. I would never have the chance to take my car to their service department. Toyota never admits that their cars have defects or fix their cars. They will only be concerned about their cars after a fatal crash happens. Toyota did not guarantee that the transmission and brake will work properly after a certain time period or mileage reached. A fatal accident could happen to me or other people on the road any minute and I do not want bear any legal liability to the accident. I do not feel safe to drive my car and would like to file a complaint in case a life threatening accident happens to me and my family. Please help me. Thank you.

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Brakes, Transmission · 1 miles · CA

Filed May 25, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 2,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota camry. While driving 65 MPH, the instrument panel failed and the navigation display failed to illuminate. The contact pulled to the roadside and restarted the vehicle. The check engine, traction, and anti-brake system warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the brakes failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the purge valve failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000.

Filed Feb 17, 2016 · Brakes · 2,800 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the brakes failed to immediately stop the vehicle without warning. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,800.

Filed Dec 3, 2015 · Brakes · 530 miles · IL

The first time the brakes went half way down. A month later, the brakes went all the way to the floor, I almost hit car. I had to keep pushing real hard to make the car stop.

Filed Nov 3, 2015 · Brakes · 7,200 miles · GA · crash

I pulled up to a fast food drive thru and applied my brakes. The brake pedal went to the floor and in desperation I put the vehicle in park only to hear 5-6 loud clicks as I bumped the car in front of me. This was a 1 or 2 MPH collision resulting in very little damage to both vehicles. However, this is the third time this has happened to me in this new camry with 7200 miles on it. The first time was when I was backing out of my driveway two months ago. This time the brake pedal went to the floor and I backed over a cement retaining wall in my neighbor's yard. I called a tow truck to pull me out because the rear wheels were hanging in mid air and it was impossible to get enough traction to get my car righted up. The other time was another low speed event at another drive through. No one was in front of me and all was okay . I filed a case with toyota corporate will not pay for towing or rental and the dealership has not returned any of my phone calls

Filed Aug 20, 2015 · Brakes, Wheels · 100 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota camry. While driving in the snow, the wheel wells became clogged and caused the vehicle to experience steering failures. Due to the failure, the brakes failed to work. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure during bad weather. The vehicle was driven to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the rear brakes seized and the caliper brackets malfunctioned, causing hot spots on the rear rotors. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100.