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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
710–25K
6025–50K
3050–75K
3175–100K
15100–150K
4150K+
211 reports with mileage · 60 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Steering. Review the 105 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes. Review the 37 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
33 crash reports3 fire reports13 injury reports
What owners actually said
271 reports
Mileage unknown · Apr 4, 2018
Air Bags
THE AIR BAG READINESS LIGHT ON YOUR VEHICLE ILLUMINATES WHEN THE KEY IS IN THE ON POSITION AND THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, WHICH IS INTENDED INDICATE A POSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM. THIS COULD BE AN UNSAFE CONDITION FOR THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE. WE RECOMMEND YOU REFER TO THE OWNER'S MANU…
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THE AIR BAG READINESS LIGHT ON YOUR VEHICLE ILLUMINATES WHEN THE KEY IS IN THE ON POSITION AND THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, WHICH IS INTENDED INDICATE A POSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM. THIS COULD BE AN UNSAFE CONDITION FOR THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE. WE RECOMMEND YOU REFER TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR INFORMATION ON THE AIR BAG READINESS LIGHT AND CONTACT QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN TO CORRECT THE SYSTEM TO MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATION. (THE ABOVE STATEMENT WAS PRINTED ON MY NYS INSPECTION CERTIFICATE). PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THIS IS A POSSIBLE RECALL.
NHTSA ODI #11083242
26,000 miles · Mar 29, 2018
Air BagsCrash
THE AIRBAGS WERE NOT INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY. GOT IN A ACCIDENT WITH CAR JAN 2016 THERE WAS DAMAGE THEY DIDNT DEPLOY .WHEN CAR WAS REPAIRED IT WAS FOUND THAT THEY WERE NEVER PLUGGED IN FROM FACTORY ., THE BODY MECHANIC SENT CAR TO TOYOTA DEALER TARBOX IN RHODE ISLAND HE SAID SENSO SAID BAD NEED NEW AIR BAGS. AUTO G…
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THE AIRBAGS WERE NOT INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY. GOT IN A ACCIDENT WITH CAR JAN 2016 THERE WAS DAMAGE THEY DIDNT DEPLOY .WHEN CAR WAS REPAIRED IT WAS FOUND THAT THEY WERE NEVER PLUGGED IN FROM FACTORY ., THE BODY MECHANIC SENT CAR TO TOYOTA DEALER TARBOX IN RHODE ISLAND HE SAID SENSO SAID BAD NEED NEW AIR BAGS. AUTO GUY WENT TO INSTALL FOUND ORIGINALS NOT PLUGED IN INSURANCE COMPANY DIDNT COVER WORK FROM AUTO MECHAMIC OR AUTOBODY GUY. AUOTE BODY GUY INFORMED TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND INSURANCE. I LET THEM KNOW AS WELL . AKLL STATE AND TOTYOTA DID NOTHING ABOUT THERE EGRGIOUS ERROR I AM PAYING MORE IN SURNCE SO IAM FILING A COMPLINT FOR THERE WRONG DOING. IT TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE
NHTSA ODI #11082034
32,000 miles · Mar 1, 2018
Power Train
JUST GOT THE CAR WITH 30000 MILES ON IT. LIKE A WEEK AGO STARTED NOTICING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING GEARS TOO FAST. I'M GOING 30MPH AND IT'S IN 4TH GEAR! IT WASN'T DOING THIS WHEN I FIRST GOT IT. TRIED TO PASS SOMEONE UP ON HIGHWAY IT TOOK 2 SECONDS FOR THE RPM TO KICK IN ALMOST GOT RAN OFF THE ROAD BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. FROM A ST…
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JUST GOT THE CAR WITH 30000 MILES ON IT. LIKE A WEEK AGO STARTED NOTICING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING GEARS TOO FAST. I'M GOING 30MPH AND IT'S IN 4TH GEAR! IT WASN'T DOING THIS WHEN I FIRST GOT IT. TRIED TO PASS SOMEONE UP ON HIGHWAY IT TOOK 2 SECONDS FOR THE RPM TO KICK IN ALMOST GOT RAN OFF THE ROAD BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. FROM A STOPLIGHT IT WILL HESITATE FOR 1 OR 2 SECONDS THEN TAKE OFF. THIS IS REALLY DANGEROUS IF SOMEONE HAS TO MAKE A QUICK TURN DURING TRAFFIC. THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. PLEASE FIX IT SO I CAN ENJOY MY NEW CAR.
NHTSA ODI #11075759
66,048 miles · Feb 5, 2018
Electrical SystemSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND INDEPENDENTLY RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SIX TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED FOR THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. TOYOTA DIRECT (4248 MORSE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND INDEPENDENTLY RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SIX TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED FOR THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. TOYOTA DIRECT (4248 MORSE RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43230, (614) 476-1979)WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WOULD BE A COST ASSESSED TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V144000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,048.
NHTSA ODI #11067013
14,000 miles · Jan 30, 2018
Air Bags
FREQUENTLY, THE INDICATOR FOR THE PASSENGER AIR BAG SAYS "OFF", EVEN WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. OCCASIONALLY IT SAYS "ON" WHEN THERE IS NO ONE IN THE SEAT.
NHTSA ODI #11065880
42,133 miles · Jan 4, 2018
Service Brakes
I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT. MY CAR STOPPED BUT WOULD CREEP UP UNTIL I PRESSED ON THE BRAKES HARDER. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN A ROW WHILE I WAS WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE. I LOOKED AT MY DASH AND IT SAID SOMETHING ABOUT CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. I WENT STRAIGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. WHEN THEY TRIED TO DUPLICATE I…
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I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT. MY CAR STOPPED BUT WOULD CREEP UP UNTIL I PRESSED ON THE BRAKES HARDER. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN A ROW WHILE I WAS WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE. I LOOKED AT MY DASH AND IT SAID SOMETHING ABOUT CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. I WENT STRAIGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. WHEN THEY TRIED TO DUPLICATE IT THEY COULD NOT. THEY PULLED THE INFORMATION FROM THE COMPUTER TO FIND OUT MY BRAKE BOOSTER HAD FAILED? THEY ARE UNSURE IF IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. I LOOKED UP ON THE INTERNET (NHTSA) TO SEE IF ANY OTHER 2015 TOYOTAS HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. IT SAID TOYOTA KNOWS ABOUT THE ISSUE YET THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH OF THEM HAVING THE ISSUE TO DO A RECALL. THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! MY CAR HAS HAD ALL OF ITS REQUIRED MAINTENANCE.
NHTSA ODI #11058506
Mileage unknown · Dec 26, 2017
SteeringUnknown Or Other
WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION AT REGULAR OR SLOW SPEED, THE MAINTENANCE LIGHT FLASHES ON FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS WHILE TURNING LEFT. MAINTENANCE TO THE CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN PERFORMED BY A TOYOTA DEALER.
NHTSA ODI #11056560
44,000 miles · Nov 16, 2017
Steering
THERE USED TO BE WHINING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE LEAVING PARKING. THIS MONTH I NOTICED THE STEERING SOMETIMES FEELS LOOSE WHILE DRIVING EITHER HIGHWAY OR CITY STREET. SOMETIMES IT VEERS LEFT, SOMETIMES VEERS RIGHT AND SOMETIMES NORMAL.
NHTSA ODI #11046527
8,000 miles · Nov 4, 2017
Fuel/propulsion System
VERY DIFFICULT TO FILL UP THE GAS TANK, CUTS OFF EVERY SECOND AND AS IT CUTS OFF SPLASHES GASOLINE. NOT ONLY IT IS DIFFICULT TO USE THE CAR, IT IS DANGEROUS. I NOTICED THE FLAP OR THE COVER TO GAS CAP AREA NOT SEALED WELL AND WHEN DRIVING SO MUCH DUST SUCKS IN AND ACCUMULATE ON AND AROUND THE GAS CAP AREA. EVERY TWO THREE MONTHS…
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VERY DIFFICULT TO FILL UP THE GAS TANK, CUTS OFF EVERY SECOND AND AS IT CUTS OFF SPLASHES GASOLINE. NOT ONLY IT IS DIFFICULT TO USE THE CAR, IT IS DANGEROUS. I NOTICED THE FLAP OR THE COVER TO GAS CAP AREA NOT SEALED WELL AND WHEN DRIVING SO MUCH DUST SUCKS IN AND ACCUMULATE ON AND AROUND THE GAS CAP AREA. EVERY TWO THREE MONTHS I KEPT CLEANING AND VACUUMING THE GAS CAP AREA. THE PROBLEM STARTED GRADUALLY AND EVENTUALLY BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO FILL UP THE TANK, CONSTANTLY CUTTING OFF AND SPLASHING GASOLINE.
NHTSA ODI #11043181
24,495 miles · Oct 20, 2017
Service Brakes
WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND MADE A LOUD GRINDING SOUND. THE DASHBOARD FLASHED WARNING LIGHTS "BRAKE" AND A 2ND WARNING OF "CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM". I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND CONSULTED THE MANUAL WHICH SAID STOP IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT TOYOTA DEALER, WHICH I DID. I TOOK THE…
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WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND MADE A LOUD GRINDING SOUND. THE DASHBOARD FLASHED WARNING LIGHTS "BRAKE" AND A 2ND WARNING OF "CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM". I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND CONSULTED THE MANUAL WHICH SAID STOP IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT TOYOTA DEALER, WHICH I DID. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO LIPTON TOYOTA, SUNRISE, FL (IT WAS NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE ON THE FREEWAY). BY THE TIME I REACHED THE DEALER THE BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT. THEY CALLED LATER AND INFORMED ME NOTHING WAS WRONG. I ASKED THEM TO RECHECK AS I KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG SINCE THE BRAKE DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND MADE A TERRIBLE NOISE. THEY KEPT THE CAR UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MORNING TO RECHECK THE CAR, AND AGAIN SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. IT HAPPENED TWICE ONE AT 22K AND ANOTHER AT 24K MILES
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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗