Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Toyota Camry owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and attempting to activate the headlights, the vehicle lost motive power with the ABS and stabili-trak warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,256.
The vehicle's braking system intermittently self-activates, engaging the brakes with no obstruction, pedestrian, or object present in the vehicle's path and no driver input. This creates an unpredictable, unprovoked braking event while driving, which is a direct safety hazard to the driver and to other vehicles on the road that may not anticipate sudden deceleration. A distinct pattern has been observed: after the brake pedal is touched, the vehicle behaves as though it believes it is on an incline, repeatedly reapplying the brakes on its own in a pulsing or repeated manner, even on flat, level ground with no incline present. This repeated self-application occurs without further driver input. The dealership has attempted repairs on multiple occasions. On the first visit, the brake booster was replaced. …
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 . …
While pulling into my driveway at approximately 0-5 MPH I put my foot on the brake pedal to park in front of my garage door/brick wall and I was unable to stop. The pedal went directly to the floor and the car accelerated forward into the brick wall. After hitting the brick wall, the car bounced back off the wall a few inches. All airbags deployed and I became hysterical. The fumes from the air bags were throughout the car. I was screaming and crying at the same time. I was able to put the car into park and found my cell phone on the floor which fell from my purse and called 911. I was unable to reach the door handle to get out of the car. I was able to open the sun roof and started screaming for help. After a few minutes my neighbor came running and opened the driver's door from the outside and I slid out under the airbag and dropped to the cement on my behind.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Toyota Camry. Shortly after pulling into a parking space and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The vehicle crashed into a tree and the driver side bumper became slightly loose. The contact stated that the impact was minor and only resulted in a few scratches on the vehicle. A police report was not filed and the vehicle was not towed. There were no injuries. The contact called the spartan Toyota dealer who informed the contact that they had never heard of such failure; however, the dealer proceeded to schedule an appointment. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000. ...updated 11/21/17
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving over a curb at 5 MPH, the vehicle spun out of control as the brakes not working warning message displayed. In addition, contact stated that the vehicle attempted to park itself independently and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a fractured thumb and bruises and the front seat passenger sustained body bruising that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Toyota Camry. While pulling into a parking spot with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated without warning and crashed into a brick building. A police report was not filed. There were no juries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
My son had difficulty braking when a car in front of him stepped on his brakes to avoid hitting a car in front of him. Consequently, my son hit the car in front of him causing bumper damage to that car, a Toyota. My son's car was totaled due to the impact. Also, the driver and passenger airbags did not deploy. He was driving on interstate 85 at less than the posted speed limit.
Brake complaints in other Camry years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2015 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has 39 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Toyota Camry, 14% of the model year's 271 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2015 Toyota Camry brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2015 Toyota Camry, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2015 Toyota Camry brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 22,000 miles, and 56% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 9 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.