Toyota is pulling back more than a million cars in the US because of a pesky software bug in the rearview camera system that could leave drivers staring at a blank screen when backing up. This issue popped up in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s announcement on October 30, 2025, covering a bunch of 2022 to 2026 models from Toyota, Lexus, and even some Subarus. If you own any of these vehicles you must double check your VIN numbers to check you are having a safe vehicle.
What caused Toyota Recall?
Main problem detected is that the glitch appearing in the 360-degree panoramic view. When people are putting their vehicle on the reverse then black screen is appearing you don’t see anything.
It straight-up breaks the rules under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, which insists on crystal-clear views to cut down on those sneaky low-speed crashes or worse. Toyota caught wind of it during some routine checks on October 24, 2025, and luckily, there aren’t any reports of accidents or hurts tied to this yet, but it’s still a big deal for everyday parking lot battles.
Which Cars Are in the Hot Seat?
We’re talking about over 100 different versions from the 2022-2026 lineup, mostly the ones loaded with that Panoramic View Monitor feature, including a lot of the hybrid and plug-in options. On the Toyota side, here’s the rundown:
- bZ4X from 2023 to 2026
- Camry, 2022-2026 (hybrids too)
- Crown, 2023-2026
- Crown Signia, 2025-2026
- Grand Highlander, 2024-2026
- Highlander, 2022-2026 (hybrids included)
- Land Cruiser, 2024-2026
- Mirai, 2023-2025
- Prius, 2023-2026
- RAV4, 2023-2026 (hybrids and Prime versions)
- Sienna, 2022-2026 (all hybrids)
- Venza, 2023-2026 (hybrids)
Lexus owners, don’t relax—these are getting the call too:
- ES, 2022-2026
- GX, 2024-2026
- LC, 2024-2026
- LS, 2022-2026
- LX, 2022-2026
- NX, 2022-2026 (hybrids and plug-ins)
- RX, 2023-2026 (hybrids and plug-ins)
- TX, 2024-2026 (hybrids)
And yeah, Subaru’s Solterra from 2023-2026 with the same monitor is thrown in, since it’s basically a Toyota twin under the hood. Keep in mind, not every trim gets hit—it’s specific to the PVM-equipped ones, so plug in that VIN to be sure.
How They’re Fixing It Up
Dealers for Toyota and Lexus will hook up your car to their system and push out a quick software tweak to the parking assist brain, wiping out those freezing moments for good. It usually wraps up in around an hour, no need to swap parts or anything invasive—just a solid update at no cost. Subaru’s handling their Solterras the same way under recall WRE25. Toyota’s tagging this as 25TB13 for their stuff and 25LB06 for Lexus, with fixes rolling out early next year once everything’s ready to go.
What Should You Do Next?
Head over to nhtsa.gov/recalls or toyota.com/recall and punch in your 17-digit VIN to see if you’re affected—it’s free and fast. Expect a letter in the mail by mid-December 2025, or maybe a heads-up through the app if you’re connected that way.
If it applies to you, book a spot at the dealer ASAP; Toyota’s line is 1-800-331-4331, Lexus at 1-800-255-3987, and Subaru folks dial 1-844-373-6614. Until then, lean on your side mirrors extra hard when reversing and don’t bet the farm on the camera alone.
Oh, and after the fix, you might qualify for some extended coverage on the camera setup to keep things smooth long-term.
