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2015 Toyota Camry HV

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

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2015 Toyota Camry HV is a passenger‑car sedan whose hybrid powerplant calls for 4.7 qt of 0W‑20 engine oil. In its first year of ownership it generated 268 total complaints, with steering noted as the leading issue area and a single recall recorded. Compared with the 2011‑2014 Camry span—where complaints peaked at 632 in 2012 and fell to a low of 295 in 2013—the 2015 figure sits below both extremes, positioning this model year toward the better end of the recent reliability trend.

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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

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.

In 2015 the most frequently cited problem category was steering, accounting for 79 of the reported complaints. This figure follows a pattern of fluctuating complaint totals — 620 in 2011, 632 in 2012, a drop to 295 in 2013, and a rise to 466 in 2014 — indicating that 2015 continues a modest upward trend after the 2013 low. The 32 crash-related complaints and 3 fire-related complaints in 2015 are comparable to the numbers observed in earlier years, and the data does not specify a root cause for any of these issues. Consequently, the 2015 model year presents a reasonable opportunity for a used purchase, provided the vehicle’s maintenance history is reviewed.

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 by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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 HV take?

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

Does the 2015 Camry HV have open recalls?

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