2015 Toyota Camry Steering Problems

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring the steering wheel be manually returned to center upon completing a turn. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the steering sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V144000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 174,000.

NHTSA ID

11668758

Incident

Jun 23, 2025

Mileage

174,000 mi

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 [NHTSA 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)

NHTSA ID

11639007

Incident

Jan 27, 2025

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.

NHTSA ID

11604569

Incident

Jul 18, 2024

Intermittent EPS warning light illuminates during highway driving with steering wheel lock-up subsequently followed by a reset of certain electrically powered items associated with but not necessarily limited to the following systems: 1. Stability Control System warning indication 2. TPMS light 3. Radio power cycles 4. Check engine light. After turning the car off and then back on again these issues clear initially, but will intermittently happen at random durations of time anywhere from an additional 1 to 3 hours of driving. I've been discussing with Toyota Customer Service, who has known issues with the 2015 Toyota Camry under NHTSA Campaign ID: 15V144000, but they are trying to tell me that it only applies to V6 and Hybrid 2015 Camry's. I feel that this is also applicable to my vehicle VIN: [XXX] . I feel Toyota is refusing to acknowledge this critical safety issue affecting more 2015 Toyota Camry vehicles. I've never had an issue like this with 5 other previously owned vehicles. When asked if I could pay for the fix myself they informed me that it is not possible without a recall! My Toyota dealer is refusing to fix the issue and Toyota Customer Service hasn't responded in over 3 weeks to my inquiry. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11575021

Incident

Mar 2, 2024

To the esteemed officials of the US Department of Transportation, My name is [XXX] and I am the owner of a 2015 Toyota Camry SE. I recently had my car repaired for a completely separate issue and while I addressed a problem with the steering, my mechanic made me aware of a 2015 recall for the Electrical Power Steering electronic control unit. I was provided with information regarding it. While my VIN number was not listed as an automobile affected by this issue, it is evident that this is what's occurring. My days have been spent on the phone with the manufacturer and was told numerous times that my VIN number was not identified in said recall. As a result, I was told not to drive my car due to it being a safety concern, meaning I could lose overall control of the car, and I am now lacking transportation. Please advise on how to proceed, I would like to get this matter resolved in a reasonable time. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11556106

Incident

Nov 12, 2023

Steering pulls and is loose. Worse when braking. Intermittent problem. Acts like what I see has been recall on the 2015 Camry. Why not my vehicle? Just started. I have owned vehicle since 2017.

NHTSA ID

11551304

Incident

Oct 23, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated, and the RPM’s decreased to 0 and the vehicle jerked. The check engine warning light, electronic stability control, and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that she was able to veer the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist where the contact was informed that the electrical had failed and the EPS and ECU needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V1440000 (Steering). The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number and advised to contact the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

NHTSA ID

11550172

Incident

Aug 18, 2023

Mileage

83,000 mi

The steering is loose and rattles. Difficulty with car control over 40 mph. Mechanic said they didn't see a safety issue but there is a broken part in the steering mechanism. No warning lights.

NHTSA ID

11523774

Incident

May 25, 2023

Over this past year my power steering light flickered on and off randomly and my radio/lights will turn off completely while driving. Over the last 30 days it has been difficult to turn my car , especially in slow or tight turns and the car make a loud humming/grinding sound in turns.

NHTSA ID

11498509

Incident

Dec 1, 2022

The car start having a small sound like something is loose, and over time the sound is more aggressive Steering column problem was been confirmed by a independent service center And the call was made to one of the Toyota centers asking for any recalls for that problem the car is having , and a prize for the part, they give the information that lately they already repair a hundred cars with the same problem !! Imaging the risk of that steering column represent The car has low miles

NHTSA ID

11496832

Incident

Nov 30, 2022

When the battery voltage is low, the power steering is loose. It becomes difficult to steer.

NHTSA ID

11459602

Incident

Apr 4, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, a warning chime sounded. The steering warning light and other unknown warning lights illuminated; however, the vehicle continued to operate normally and without incident. Upon investigation, the contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V144000 (Steering) which she associated to the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

NHTSA ID

11459110

Incident

Mar 29, 2022

Mileage

170,000 mi

ĺThe steering wheel buttons not woeking I can't see my speed limit and I can't hunk the whole thing is not working, , it is a safety issue I contacted them they will not change it for me, they said there is no recalls. but when I goolged it there is alot of peaple habe the same problem.

NHTSA ID

11458087

Incident

Jan 4, 2022

When traveling down the road, the car veers to the left and I must keep turning the steering wheel to the right to correct the pulling. Usually happens when the engine is cold, but is intermittent. Happens two-three time per month. I once brought to dealer while happening, but they found no issues. They kept the vehicle overnight but couldn’t repeat the problem. A week later it started pulling to the left again. I asked dealer if others had the same problem, they knew of none.

NHTSA ID

11456990

Incident

May 15, 2021

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel was pulling to the right. The contact called the local dealer where an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

NHTSA ID

11451894

Incident

Feb 14, 2022

Mileage

68,000 mi

The car steering wheel turns to the right and lock and make it very difficult to control the vehicle . I almost crashed the car twice due to the steeling wheel locking up.... i need help ... i opened a case with Toyota ( case #: 211104000229) and they told me that i need to pay for the repairs... i explained to Toyota that my car is involved in a recall but they told me that yes but my VIN # is not listed... "WOW"... please see below the case study or information on the recall ... i don't have any money to fix the car ... i am taking the car in to Toyota tomorrow at 8:45am Garland Toyota in Gainesville, Florida... DATE ANNOUNCED MAR 13, 2015 VEHICLES AFFECTED 110,085 NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 15V144000

NHTSA ID

11439314

Incident

Nov 3, 2021

The steering wheel veers hard to the right and is very loose, uncontrollable, and inconsistent. In a situation that would require rapid response, this malfunction would make it dangerous because you lose the precise and responsive steering functions necessary to maneuver accurately. This has happened about six different times and seems random. It will disappear when I turn off the car. The vehicle has not been inspected for the problem. There were no warning lamps or other indicators.

NHTSA ID

11438278

Incident

Oct 26, 2021

Pulls hard to the left at times at speeds less than 40 mph It is an intermittent problem Not caused by tires or wheels - they have been changed

NHTSA ID

11426925

Incident

Jul 29, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING, THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOSS, AND THE CHECK AIR PRESSURE FOR TIRES WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INSPECTS THE TIRES AND AIR WAS ADDED IN THE TIRES. ONCE THE CONTACT LEFT THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DRIVING AT 45 MPH IN THE RAIN, BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER REAR TIRES SHIFTED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND TRIED TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL WHICH FAILED TO OPERATED CORRECTLY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH FAILED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. ALL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISING TO THE LEFT SIDE OF HER BODY. THE LEFT FOOT SEVERELY SPRUNG. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS CONTACTED AND HAD TAKEN THE CONTACT TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TREATED FOR HER INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE POLICE TO A COLLISION SHOP, WHERE THE CONTACT INSURANCE COMPANY WAS CONTACTED CAME OUT TO THE LOT AND TOWED THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER LOT WHERE AT THIS TIME WAS AWAITING RESULTS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V144000 (STEERING) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER NOR DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 18,868.

NHTSA ID

11403116

Incident

Mar 2, 2021

Mileage

18,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HEADLIGHTS WOULD AUTOMATICALLY CUT OFF , FUSES KEEP BLOWING, GEAR SHIFT LOCKS UP, AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING

NHTSA ID

11397843

Incident

Feb 24, 2021

Mileage

90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO FALLON FORD-TOYOTA (1351 W WILLIAMS AVE, FALLON, NV 89406; (775) 423-2171) WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V144000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,200.

NHTSA ID

11391046

Incident

Jan 18, 2021

Mileage

83,200 mi

RECENTLY WE HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A SOFT STEERING RESPONSE, AND THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY VEERS TO THE RIGHT (AT ANY SPEED). WEIRDLY THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME BUT HAS BEEN SPORADIC, BUT MORE AND MORE FREQUENT. THE MOST RECENT WAS ON 1/19/21. SURPRISINGLY AFTER THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF, AND THEN ON AGAIN, THE ISSUE DISAPPEARED COMPLETELY. OUR BIGGEST FEAR IS IF THIS ERRATIC STEERING ISSUE WERE TO SUDDENLY START ACTING UP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. OUR CAMRY WAS PURCHASED IN DEC'14, AND WE HAVE NOTICED THERE WERE A RECALL FOR SOME CAMRYS' OF THAT YEAR. COULD OUR CAMRY BATCH HAVE SIMILAR ISSUES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEMS NOT AS APPARENT AS THOSE ALREADY RECALLED? PLEASE INVESTIGATE AS STEERING ISSUES SEEM TO BE THE TOP PROBLEM FOR THE 2015 CAMRY ON CARPROBLEMZOO.COM, AND MANY PEOPLE ARE ALSO NOTING THE SAME DEFECT BUT THEIR CAR'S VIN IS NOT ON ANY RECALL LIST. THIS COINCIDENCE SEEM QUITE HIGH ESPECIALLY FOR A YEAR WITH STEERING PROBLEM RECALLS, BUT SOMEHOW ONLY COVERING CERTAIN VINS.

NHTSA ID

11389141

Incident

Jan 19, 2021

Mileage

40,000 mi

NORMAL STEERING WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN STEERING GOES SOFT AND VEERS TO THE RIGHT. CHECKED AIR PRESSURE REPORTING NORMAL. WOULD HAPPEN INTERMITTENT DURING THE FORTY MINUTE DRIVE. THOUGHT IT WAS STRANGE.

NHTSA ID

11385708

Incident

Dec 30, 2020

Mileage

86,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL ABRUPTLY STEER TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE IN MOTION. DOESN'T MATTER IF ON A CITY STREET OR HIGHWAY. TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF WILL SOMETIMES CORRECT THE ISSUE. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 66K MILES.

NHTSA ID

11385524

Incident

Dec 1, 2020

Mileage

62,000 mi

CAR SPORADICALLY PULLS TO THE LEFT WHETHER OR NOT I AM TURNING. AFTER IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND THEN CAR STARTED, CAR DRIVES NORMALLY. THIS HAS OCCURRED 5 OR 6 TIMES WITHIN THE LAST MONTH. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS FOR AN ELECTRONIC STEERING COMPONENT, BUT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. THIS IS ALSO STATED BY MANY OTHER OWNERS ONLINE..

NHTSA ID

11384902

Incident

Dec 24, 2020

Mileage

42,000 mi