Toyota recalls about 655,000 Camrys worldwide over dashboard blackout risk
Toyota said Tuesday that it is recalling about 655,000 Camrys worldwide because of a dashboard display defect. The problem may disable the turn signals, hazard warning lights and some safety alerts, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers vehicles built at Toyota plants in the United States, Japan and Thailand from December 2023 through July 2026. In the U.S., the affected vehicles are 508,354 2025-2026 Camry hybrid models. The problem involves the 7-inch combination instrument cluster fitted in LE, SE and Nightshade versions. XLE and XSE versions use a larger 12.3-inch display and are not included in the recall. Toyota said the 7-inch cluster may remain black when the vehicle starts. As a result, the turn signals, hazard warning lights and alerts such as the seat-belt reminder and smart-key reminder may all stop producing sound. The condition could prevent the vehicles from meeting some federal safety standards. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warned that drivers may be unable to see important indicator lights, while other road users may not be able to tell when a vehicle is turning or signaling an emergency, significantly increasing the risk of a crash. Toyota North America will notify owners that they can receive a free software update at a dealership. Notices to U.S. owners are expected to be mailed starting Sept. 21, with the campaign expected to be completed no later than early October. The recall addresses a software problem in the instrument display system. Owners should have the update performed promptly after receiving a notice to reduce the potential safety risk.
The recall covers vehicles built at Toyota plants in the United States, Japan and Thailand from December 2023 through July 2026. In the U.S., the affected vehicles are 508,354 2025-2026 Camry hybrid models.
The problem involves the 7-inch combination instrument cluster fitted in LE, SE and Nightshade versions. XLE and XSE versions use a larger 12.3-inch display and are not included in the recall.
Toyota said the 7-inch cluster may remain black when the vehicle starts. As a result, the turn signals, hazard warning lights and alerts such as the seat-belt reminder and smart-key reminder may all stop producing sound. The condition could prevent the vehicles from meeting some federal safety standards.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warned that drivers may be unable to see important indicator lights, while other road users may not be able to tell when a vehicle is turning or signaling an emergency, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota North America will notify owners that they can receive a free software update at a dealership. Notices to U.S. owners are expected to be mailed starting Sept. 21, with the campaign expected to be completed no later than early October.
The recall addresses a software problem in the instrument display system. Owners should have the update performed promptly after receiving a notice to reduce the potential safety risk.