Toyota recalls 394,000 vehicles over rearview camera malfunction

Toyota has announced a major recall of nearly 394,000 vehicles due to a malfunction affecting rearview cameras, a critical safety feature designed to prevent reversing accidents.

The recall includes certain Toyota Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and Sequoia Hybrid models produced between November 2021 and July 2025. The automaker said that a software glitch in the 14-inch multimedia display could cause the screen to turn half green, fully green, or completely black, obscuring the rear view.

“If this occurs while reversing, the vehicle may not comply with federal safety standards and could increase the risk of a collision with a person or object behind the car,” Toyota stated in a notice issued on 1 October 2025.

Free repairs and owner notifications

Toyota confirmed that the issue will be fixed free of charge. Dealers will update the multimedia display software for affected customers, with notifications expected to reach vehicle owners by the end of November 2025.

The models affected include:

• 2022–2025 Toyota Tundra
• 2022–2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid
• 2023–2025 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid

The company emphasized that not every vehicle within those ranges will experience the defect, but the recall ensures all potentially affected vehicles are checked and updated.

Safety first

Rearview cameras became a mandatory safety feature in the United States in 2018, significantly reducing the risk of backover crashes. The malfunction, though rare, highlights how modern vehicles’ growing dependence on digital interfaces can lead to unexpected vulnerabilities.

Toyota owners are urged to confirm their vehicle’s status via the Toyota Brand Engagement Centre (1-800-331-4331) or the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at www.nhtsa.gov.

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