| Issue ID | 1246662 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10810801 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 15/12/15 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My panoramic sunroof spontaneously shattered on my 2015 camry hybrid. I was entering the 101 freeway in paso robles, ca, traveling south into very light traffic (1:30 p. M.). Approx. 3/4 of a mile later into my freeway transition there was a explosion-like sound. My initial response was to look out my back window, where i noticed dark-colored glass was flying away from the car. A freeway overpass was not in play, i was traveling a full lane away from the north bound center divider, and the area to the immediate right of my car was a grassy area. My car was not hit by a foreign object; stone, bolt, etc., as there was no other damage to the vehicle. Upon taking my car to the toyota dealership, i was informed that it could have only been caused by an flying object like a stone. However, as i searched the internet, i became aware thatexploding /shattering sunroofs has not been a occasional happening, as hundreds of testimonies on the internet indicate otherwise. Most all auto manufacturers are involved. Nbc-tv new york, on february 24, 2015 did a news piece on this very subject. I would strongly encourage the nhtsa to thoroughly investigate this important matter. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CAMBRIA, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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