Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling more than one million vehicles in the United States after regulators determined that a software defect in the rear-view camera system could cause the display to freeze or fail to appear, raising potential safety concerns. The recall spans Toyota, Lexus and Subaru models manufactured between 2022 and 2026, and affects a wide range of sedans, SUVs and electric vehicles across the companies' lineups.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the malfunction involves the Panoramic View Monitor system, which draws on multiple cameras to provide drivers with a live image of their surroundings. Under certain conditions, the system may not display the required rear-view image when the vehicle is in reverse. Federal rules require all new vehicles sold in the U.S. to provide a functioning rear camera display; the affected models do not meet that standard.
Toyota reported to regulators that the issue stems from software configuration and does not require replacement of camera hardware or wiring. The company said owners will receive a free software update at dealerships, and notification letters are scheduled to be sent by mid-December.
The recall includes models across Toyota's roster, including the Crown, Highlander, Grand Highlander, RAV4, Prius, Sienna, Land Cruiser, Mirai and Venza. Lexus models recalled include the RX, NX, GX, LX, ES, LS, LC, RZ and TX. Subaru's recall covers the Solterra, which is manufactured through a collaboration between Toyota and Subaru. In total, 1,024,407 vehicles are affected, with recall IDs 25TB13 for Toyota, 25LB06 for Lexus and WRE25 for Subaru.
Regulators and safety analysts have pointed to the growing number of software-related vehicle recalls as automakers integrate more digital features into driver-assistance systems. These recalls can span multiple brands when shared components or platform partnerships are involved, as in the case of Toyota and Subaru.
The issue follows an earlier Toyota recall in October 2025 involving approximately 400,000 Tundra and Sequoia models that experienced separate camera display malfunctions. Industry analysts note that electronic systems now represent a significant portion of warranty and recall actions across automakers globally.
Owners can check whether their vehicle is affected by entering its Vehicle Identification Number into the NHTSA recall lookup tool or by visiting the recall portals of Toyota, Lexus or Subaru.
