Toyota Issues Recall for 161,000 Pickup Trucks Due to Rearview Camera Malfunction
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Toyota is recalling over 161,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. due to a software defect that can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, according to federal safety regulators.
This recall impacts specific 2024 and 2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid models equipped with the automaker’s panoramic view monitor (PVM) system, as noted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a notice issued on Friday.
NHTSA emphasized, “A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.”
TOYOTA RECALLS ABOUT 127K PICKUP TRUCKS, SUVS OVER POTENTIAL ENGINE ISSUES
A Toyota Tundra truck for sale at a Toyota dealership in Yuma, Ariz. (Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Of the 161,268 vehicles included in the recall, regulators estimate that 100% contain the defect. This includes approximately 61,501 Tundra Hybrid trucks from the 2024–2025 model years, which were built between August 17, 2023, and June 17, 2025.
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| TM | TOYOTA MOTOR CORP. | 226.84 | -0.26 | -0.11% |
The recall also encompasses about 99,767 non-hybrid 2024–2025 Tundra pickups produced between August 8, 2023, and June 19, 2025, as per NHTSA.
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Toyota first became aware of the issue in March 2025. (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images / Getty Images)
Toyota first learned of the issue in March 2025 after receiving a field report indicating that the incorrect camera view appeared while the vehicle was in reverse. Additional reports emerged in April and May, but engineers were initially unable to replicate the problem, according to NHTSA. The defect was finally reproduced during testing in July 2025.
Toyota dealers will update the parking assist electronic control unit (ECU) software free of charge, as stated in the recall notice.
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Hyundai is similarly recalling hundreds of thousands of Palisade SUVs. (Reuters/Kim Hong-Ji)
Owner notification letters are expected to begin mailing on March 10. This recall comes amid a wave of other auto recalls announced by federal regulators.
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Hyundai is also recalling hundreds of thousands of Palisade sports utility vehicles due to potential airbag deployment issues, as reported by NHTSA.
Toyota has yet to respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.
FOX Business’ Max Gorden joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to break down President Donald Trump’s push for tiny Kei cars to be built in America and whether U.S. drivers are ready to downsize.
Toyota is recalling over 161,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. due to a software defect that can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, according to federal safety regulators.
This recall impacts specific 2024 and 2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid models equipped with the automaker’s panoramic view monitor (PVM) system, as noted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a notice issued on Friday.
NHTSA emphasized, “A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.”
TOYOTA RECALLS ABOUT 127K PICKUP TRUCKS, SUVS OVER POTENTIAL ENGINE ISSUES
A Toyota Tundra truck for sale at a Toyota dealership in Yuma, Ariz. (Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Of the 161,268 vehicles included in the recall, regulators estimate that 100% contain the defect. This includes approximately 61,501 Tundra Hybrid trucks from the 2024–2025 model years, which were built between August 17, 2023, and June 17, 2025.
| Ticker | Security | Last | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM | TOYOTA MOTOR CORP. | 226.84 | -0.26 | -0.11% |
The recall also encompasses about 99,767 non-hybrid 2024–2025 Tundra pickups produced between August 8, 2023, and June 19, 2025, as per NHTSA.
TOYOTA RECALLS OVER 443,000 TRUCKS FOR POTENTIAL REVERSE LIGHT FAILURE
Toyota first became aware of the issue in March 2025. (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images / Getty Images)
Toyota first learned of the issue in March 2025 after receiving a field report indicating that the incorrect camera view appeared while the vehicle was in reverse. Additional reports emerged in April and May, but engineers were initially unable to replicate the problem, according to NHTSA. The defect was finally reproduced during testing in July 2025.
Toyota dealers will update the parking assist electronic control unit (ECU) software free of charge, as stated in the recall notice.
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Hyundai is similarly recalling hundreds of thousands of Palisade SUVs. (Reuters/Kim Hong-Ji)
Owner notification letters are expected to begin mailing on March 10. This recall comes amid a wave of other auto recalls announced by federal regulators.
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Hyundai is also recalling hundreds of thousands of Palisade sports utility vehicles due to potential airbag deployment issues, as reported by NHTSA.
Toyota has yet to respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.
