Toyota Announces Massive 2025 Car Recall – See the Full List of Affected Models Now

Toyota Motor Corp. has issued a sweeping U.S. safety recall covering roughly 1.02 million Toyota, Lexus and Subaru-built vehicles from model years 2022-2026 because a software defect can cause the rear-view camera display to freeze or go dark, violating federal rear-visibility standards and raising crash risk. What’s behind the new Toyota car recall 2025 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says the glitch stems from the parking-assist ECU; when the vehicle shifts into reverse, the image may fail to load, leaving drivers blind to obstacles. Dealers will install updated software free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to start going out in mid-December 2025. Complete list of affected models • Toyota: Camry, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, RAV4 Prime, Prius, Prius Prime, Crown, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, 4Runner, Tacoma, Venza, GR Corolla • Lexus: RX, TX, LS, GX, NX, LX • Subaru: Solterra (built on Toyota’s e-TNGA platform) Why this recall matters Rear-view cameras have been mandatory on all new light vehicles sold in the United States since 2018. Similar camera-related recalls have hit Ford and Stellantis this year, underscoring how software vulnerabilities can compromise critical safety tech. How to see if your Toyota or Lexus is under recall 1. Locate the 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the driver-side dashboard or registration. 2. Enter the VIN at Toyota.com/recall or NHTSA.gov/recalls. 3. Schedule the free repair with any authorized Toyota or Lexus dealer. Previous Toyota recalls you should know about Just eight weeks ago, Toyota announced a separate campaign covering 591,000 2024-2026 vehicles for an instrument-cluster blackout issue that could hide warning lights. Owners should verify whether their VIN appears in both campaigns. What owners should do now • Check your VIN immediately—even if you haven’t noticed camera problems. • If the recall applies, limit backing maneuvers until the software fix is completed. • Keep proof of repair; software updates will be logged in Toyota’s national service database. Potential symptoms to watch for • Rear-view image freezes or displays a black screen in reverse. • Parking-assist guidelines disappear. • Warning messages regarding the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) or backup camera. Key takeaway The 2025 Toyota recall highlights the growing importance of over-the-air and dealer software updates in modern vehicles. Prompt action can prevent collisions, protect resale value and avoid potential fines for driving a non-compliant vehicle.