Toyota is recalling approximately 655,000 Camry vehicles worldwide due to a display malfunction that can cause turn signals and other indicators to deactivate during startup. The issue increases crash risks by hindering driver intent and recognition by other road users.
This recall addresses a critical safety defect that could compromise driver communication and awareness on the road, potentially leading to accidents. The large number of affected vehicles globally underscores the widespread nature of the issue and Toyota's commitment to rectifying it through a software update.
Toyota is initiating a global recall of approximately 655,000 Camry vehicles due to a display malfunction that can cause safety indicators, including turn signals and hazard lights, to become inoperable during the vehicle's startup sequence. The issue stems from a 7-inch display combination meter that can go blank, potentially increasing crash risks by impairing the driver's ability to signal intentions and the visibility of those signals to other road users, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Most of the affected vehicles, over 508,000 units of model year 2025-2026 Camry Hybrids, were sold in the United States. The recall also impacts vehicles in markets across North America, the Middle East, Asia, and other regions. These vehicles were produced between December 2023 and July 2026 at plants in the U.S., Japan, and Thailand.
Toyota Motor North America will notify owners of the affected Camrys, directing them to bring their vehicles to a certified dealer for a free software update to resolve the display error. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed starting September 21 in the U.S., with completion expected by early October. Customers can check their vehicle's recall status online via the NHTSA and Toyota websites.