2015 Toyota Camry: sudden loss of power

Filed Jan 28, 2025 · Electrical, Steering · MA · crash

I am writing to report a serious incident involving my 2015 Toyota Camry LE (VIN: [XXX] ), which I believe is connected to a potential defect or recall issue. On [XXX], I was involved in a car crash that resulted in my vehicle being totaled. The circumstances of the crash strongly suggest that it was caused or exacerbated by issue sudden loss of power steering assistance The details of the crash are as follows: Date/Time: [XXX] Location: [XXX] Fall River While driving at low speeds, I experienced a sudden loss of power steering, making it difficult to control the vehicle and avoid a collision. I am deeply concerned about the potential safety implications of this issue and believe it may be related to [the federal safety agency campaign ID 15V144000 or defect steering electric power assis INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 25, 2024 · Electrical, Steering · CA

I have the same issue described in a recall notice for my year make and model. My EPS light is coming on and I'm losing power to the vehicle. My VIN was not included in the recall. Steering: Electric power assist system Recall date 2015-03-12 Recall no.15V144000. This is very concerning as it could cause an accident resulting in injuries or death. I would like to have my vehicle checked for the recall.

Filed Aug 4, 2020 · Transmission · 111,000 miles · CA

Purchased a used 2015 camry se shortly after purchasing the vehicle the drivability has been becoming a escalating concern. While accelerating when the car will shudder between 1000 & 2000 RPM mostly between 25-45 MPH. Have tried the relearn process 3x then when that has proven not to work (shudder starts to happen minutes after relearn). Took the vehicle in to the dealership for a diagnosis which cost $160. Diagnosed with a bad torque converter. Repair estimates $2450. 46. Major safety concerns because of the loss of power while driving and the erratic shifting of gears

Filed Jun 16, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 107,000 miles · CA

I was driving my vehicle and suddenly I completely loss power steering control. I nearly crashed! My steering became very difficult to manage while it made an awful "grinding" noise when I attempted to steer the vehicle. I was driving on los angeles avenue (118 hwy) in moorpark, ca. I do not recall if I was turning; but I recall I was at a stop light, then took off and suddenly loss power steering. I googled this issue and noticed that there was a recall for my exact problem and make/model/year of my car (2015 toyota camry se 2.5l at). I called the dealership and they are claiming there is no recall and won't honor my information. The exact recall # = 15v144000. Please help, I am scared to drive my car and don't have over $2000+ to fix according to simi valley toyota dealership. [xxx]. Thank you in advance for all your support! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc

Filed Jun 2, 2020 · Transmission · 113,000 miles · CA

Purchased a used 2015 camry se shortly after purchasing the vehicle the drivability has been becoming a escalating concern. While accelerating when the car will shudder between 1000 & 2000 RPM mostly between 25-45 MPH. Have tried the relearn process 3x then when that has proven not to work (shudder starts to happen minutes after relearn). Took the vehicle in to the dealership for a diagnosis which cost $160. Diagnosed with a bad torque converter. Repair estimates $2450.46. Major safety concerns because of the loss of power while driving and the erratic shifting of gears.

Filed Feb 5, 2020 · Acceleration, Transmission · 113,680 miles · CA

I previously made a complaint about my 2015 toyota camry. I attached a copy of my complaint to this complaint. I am now experiencing loss of power while I drive from the torque converter shudder issue I am having. Car is shaking rather than a vibration now between speed of 40mph to 50mph. This is unsafe

Filed Nov 30, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 20,000 miles · TX

I grew up on a farm and have worked on many machines over the years. I have owned cars, trucks, motorcycles and a boat. I understand how vehicles are designed to work. My car is a 2015 toyota camry se, 2.5l 4 cylinder engine. The safety issue I am having with this car began somewhere around 20,000 miles and about 2 years ago, when attempting to pull into to traffic, and while pressing the gas pedal there was a noticeable lose of power. The throttle did not respond for 3-5 seconds and downward trend in rpms. The next time I had the car at the dealer for service I reported this. The service tech reported there were no codes and the issue could not be recreated. Now this same thing has happened 10-12 times at usually at between 2000-3000 rpms. It has happened turning into traffic, attempting to change lanes and just having the car a head move forward and attempt to accelerate to move forward as well to close the distance. This situation has been very intermittent, occurs while in motion and usually between 40-60 MPH, and sometimes not occurring for months at a time. I filed a complaint with toyota corp at the advice of the service manager at the deal ship. I have been dismissed by the case managers at toyota, shuffled off to new case managers and always told that the issue could not be addressed until it could be recreated. I should stop everything and return the car to the dealer after each instance. Finally, the car was left for a week and the issues occurred while technician was driving it. I was told the issue had been resolved. Then it happened again. I called the case manager and was told that the problem had to be recreated again.toyota would rather have a driver on the road in an unsafe vehicle then resolve this issue. Now the car sits in the driveway, mostly unused. The dealer will not give decent trade value because of this issue.

Filed Nov 22, 2018 · Steering · 9,490 miles · VA

My 2015 toyota camry se loss power steering and veered left on a straight road . The stering was hard to control and had to keep turning right to go staight. This episode could have caused a major accident on a busy 4 lane highway in virginia. Will not drive car until the mechanic let me know the problem. The federal safety agency needs to recall all 2015 camry to fix the electronic boards before fatalities.. Thank you.

Filed Aug 8, 2018 · Steering · 62,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota camry. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering ability without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist since the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed May 15, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 65,300 miles · CT

The car has stalled three times, twice on the highway, once losing power steering. Twice accelerating at 5 and 50 MPH and once idling at 30 MPH. Battery and charging system errors on dash. Each time, pulling over, going to park, and restarting works. Crank position sensor was replaced after second stall based on engine code p0339.

Filed Apr 24, 2018 · Fuel system · 17,400 miles · OR

The first time it happened was july 2017. I was in the city slowed down and got in way of on coming traffic turn left onto another street the car just stalled and sat there. No power at all. I tried pressing the gas, nothing, after several seconds it finally moved across with moments to spare. This has happened several times. It has come to the point where I don't move across to turn unless there is absolutely no traffic. This loss of power seems to be getting worse where I now get this same problem when just driving down a street. The first time I took it to toyota I told them I wanted to have a diagnostic test, all they did was took it for a test drive and found nothing wrong with it.the next time I made and appointment to get it serviced I asked them again. This time they completely ignored me and did nothing at all. There is a notation that I wanted it checked for the loss of power but nothing was notated as being done. This is getting so dangerous, I hate to drive it. The car has just under 22000 miles.

Filed Jul 13, 2017 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 61,000 miles · AL

I was driving my 2015 with 61000 miles on it when it just lost power on the highway. I was able to pull off on a back road. I was told it was the throttle body and is very rare for it to go out especially with a car with only 61000.