Toyota Recalls 655,000 Camrys Globally Over Display Defect
The defect can disable safety indicators like turn signals and hazard lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota is initiating a global recall of approximately 655,000 Camry vehicles due to a display error that can deactivate critical safety indicators. The issue may cause the 7-inch display combination meter in affected vehicles to become blank at startup, potentially disabling turn signals, hazard lights, seat belt reminders, and smart key warnings.
The recall encompasses vehicles produced between December 2023 and July 2026 at manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Japan, and Thailand. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 508,354 of the affected vehicles are model year 2025-2026 Camry Hybrids in the United States.
Only the LE, SE, and Nightshade trims equipped with the 7-inch display are included in the recall. Higher trims, such as the XLE and XSE, which feature a larger 12.3-inch driver display, are not affected.
Toyota stated that the blank display could prevent the vehicle from meeting certain federal safety standards. The NHTSA warned that the inability to display required information or the failure of turn signals and warning buzzers could increase the risk of injury or a crash, as drivers might not be able to see essential indicators and other road users would be unaware of the driver's intentions.
Toyota Motor North America will notify owners of the affected Camrys. Owners will be able to have the software updated free of charge at a dealership. U.S. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting September 21, with all notifications anticipated to be sent by early October.