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Toyota Recalls Over 1 Million Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Glitch — Check If Your Car Is Affected
Automotive giant Toyota has issued a sweeping recall of more than one million vehicles across its Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru brands due to a rearview camera malfunction that could increase the risk of accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that the recall affects 1,024,407 vehicles spanning model years 2020 through 2026.
According to the recall notice, the issue lies in the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system, which may display a blank or frozen image on the rearview screen when the car is in reverse. This malfunction compromises rear visibility, violating federal safety standards and heightening the risk of collisions.
Which Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Models Are Affected?
The recall covers a wide range of popular models, including the Toyota RAV4, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Crown, and Prius, as well as Lexus ES, RX, TX, and Subaru Solterra.
Here’s a snapshot of the affected vehicles:
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Lexus Models: 2023–2026 ES, GX, LC, LS, LX, NX, RX, RZ, TX (including hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants)
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Toyota Models: 2023–2026 Camry Hybrid, Crown, Grand Highlander, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Mirai, Prius, RAV4, Sienna, Venza (including plug-in and hybrid trims)
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Subaru Model: 2023–2025 Solterra
Toyota confirmed that 100% of the recalled vehicles are believed to have the software defect.
Toyota Recall Notice
What Owners Should Do Next
Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail beginning December 16, 2025, and are urged to contact their local Toyota or Lexus dealership to have their parking assist software updated free of charge.
Customers can verify whether their car is impacted by entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into the NHTSA recall database or Toyota’s official recall portal.
Owners can also reach Toyota Customer Service at 1-800-331-4331, referencing recall numbers 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru Solterra owners can inquire about recall WRE25 through Subaru’s customer care line.
Why This Recall Matters
While no injuries or crashes have yet been reported, malfunctioning backup cameras pose a significant safety risk, particularly in crowded urban areas or tight parking spaces. Rear visibility issues have been a recurring concern for automakers since the federal mandate in 2018 requiring all new vehicles to include functioning rearview cameras.
With more than one million vehicles affected across major global markets, Toyota’s swift response aims to maintain its reputation for safety and reliability. Owners are encouraged not to delay the software update once notifications are received.
