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2015 Toyota Camry

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Camry.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2015 Toyota Camry is a passenger car built on Toyota’s proven midsize platform, requiring 4.7 quarts of 0W‑20 engine oil for optimal operation. In this model year, owners reported a modest total of 268 complaints, with steering issues topping the list and only one recall issued. Compared to the broader Camry complaint history spanning 1990‑2025, the 2015 model sits just above the all‑time low of 2014’s 11 complaints, underscoring its strong reliability standing within the series.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI S55D23R · 355 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9672335028. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI S55D23R · 355 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnRIGHTOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205/65R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter17801YZZ02 alt 178010P051
Spark plug9091901247 alt 9091901233
Battery2880028102 alt 2880036052
Front wiper blades8521206130 alt 8522206131
Serpentine belt90916A2019 alt 90916A2021
Thermostat90916A3002 alt 90916A3003
Cabin air filter8713907020 alt 8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length190.9 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight3477 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Camry of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.8–7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.80 sec — 2015 XSE V6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015XSE V6 3.5L V65.80 sec14.30 sec268 hpFWD
2015XSE V6 3.5L V66.10 sec14.50 sec268 hpFWD
2015XSE V6 3.5L V66.20 sec14.90 sec268 hpFWD
2015Hybrid SE 2.5L I-4 + Elec 105-kW 1.6-kWh7.10 sec15.50 sec200 hpFWD
2015Hybrid SE 2.5L I-4 + Elec 105-kW 1.6-kWh7.20 sec15.60 sec200 hpFWD
2015XLE 2.5L I-47.90 sec16.20 sec178 hpFWD
2016SE 2.5L I-48.00 sec16.20 sec178 hpFWD
2013SE 2.5L I-48.10 sec16.20 sec178 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.7 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 26.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.9
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantTOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity7.7
Engine CoolantTOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts184 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts72 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 15 ft/lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15
Main Bearings16
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts36.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub217 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 217.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)900-1050 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600-700 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039-.043 (2) in
Spark Plug Torque18 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity16.9-20.4 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeDENSO ND-OIL 8
Oil Capacity10.68 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.06-1.28 lbs
Oil TypeND 11 Oil

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)44-50 @ idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)55-61 @ idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Engine Compressionpsi 142-210 max variation 15 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 109 -160 max variation 15 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 142-189 / max variation 15 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 20 /; Front: 25; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 79; Rear: 59 /; Front: 79; Rear: 58
ABS Sensor Torque8.5 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .984; Rear: .335
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0059

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 127 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil.

127.0 ft. lbs.27 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
4Bolts 9-10 22 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30 ft. lbs., Step 3: 9015 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 model year registers 268 complaints and 1 recall, representing a significant increase from 2014's anomalous low of 11 complaints yet remaining below the 301 complaints recorded for 2013, while subsequent years show continued decline to 182 complaints in 2016 and 148 in 2017. This positions 2015 within a broader downward trend from the generation's peak complaint volumes seen between 2007 and 2012, which ranged from 620 to 3,613 annual complaints, though it exhibits higher technical service bulletin activity at 359 compared to the 301 logged in 2016. Federal data identifies steering as the dominant concern with 79 complaints, followed by service brakes at 22 and powertrain at 21, with 32 crash-related and 3 fire-related complaints recorded; notably, the year shows zero open investigations. With only one recall and complaint volumes substantially lower than the 2007-2012 period, the 2015 Camry represents a relatively mature phase of the generation, though the concentration of steering complaints warrants specific attention during pre-purchase inspection.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
359
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
268
Owner complaints
32 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 268 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering79
Service Brakes22
Power Train21
Air Bags13
Engine13
Unknown Or Other10
Structure7
Electrical System7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V144000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 13/03/2015

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 359 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Camry take?

4.7 qt of 0W-20 ILSAC multigrade engine oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Camry have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.