TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Follow the procedures outlined in this service bulletin to aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2015 Toyota Camry visibility problems
moderate Owners of the 2015 Toyota Camry have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the visibility at roughly $350 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See visibility across all vehicles →
| Model year | visibility complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 Camry | 101 |
| 2012 Camry | 21 |
| 2013 Camry | 10 |
| 2015 Camry (this page) | 5 |
| 2016 Camry | 7 |
| 2017 Camry | 3 |
| 2018 Camry | 22 |
| 2019 Camry | 9 |
No new NHTSA visibility complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering visibility on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0151-13. * Applicability has been updated to include 2016 - 2018 model year Avalon and Avalon HV and 2017 model year Camry and Camry HV vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0151-13 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. Some 2012 - 2017 model year Camry, Camry HV, and 2013 - 2018 Avalon and Avalon HV vehicles produced in North American may exhibit a knocking, popping, ticking, or snapping noise from the moonroof area while driving. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this conditi
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TT: Some vehicles may experience static noise when listening to the radio and the rear defogger is activated.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TSB: Some 2015 ? 2016 model year Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Tundra vehicles equipped with Blind Spot Monitor may exhibit a Blind Spot Monitor Warning message with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1AB2 Short to Ground in Outer Mirror Indicator (Master) or C1AB3 Short to Ground in Outer Mirror Indicator (Slave) stored. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"TSB: SOME 2012 2016 MODEL YEAR NORTH AMERICAN PRODUCED (NAP) CAMRY AND CAMRY HV VEHICLES AND 2013 2015 AVALON AND AVALON HV VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A KNOCKING, POPPING, TICKING, OR SNAPPING NOISE FROM THE MOON ROOF AREA WHILE DRIVING. THE REPAIR PROCEDURE INCLUDED IN THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
When driving on a sunny day---or at night on a lighted thoroughfare---with the windows rolled up, the following occurs: the ac outlet on the driver's side, as well as the ac outlet on the front passenger side---both of these images (that is, the entire ac outlet, including the chrome bezel surrounding it) are reflected onto the driver & front passenger side windows---and then subsequently…
Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2015 Toyota Camry?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, visibility issues most often appear around 7,100 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.