Toyota Recalls 655,000 Camry Vehicles Due to Display Malfunction
Toyota has announced a global recall of approximately 655,000 Camry vehicles produced between December 2023 and July 2026. A malfunction in the 7-inch driver display can cause the screen to remain blank and may disable turn signals, hazard lights, and audible safety alerts.
Toyota announced on Tuesday a global recall for approximately 655,000 Camry cars produced between December 2023 and July 2026, following a malfunction that could impair the function of the driver's display and safety warning systems. According to information released by the company, the malfunction could cause the 7-inch display to remain dark upon starting the car, and in some cases also disable turn signals, hazard lights, and various audible alerts.
In the USA, the scope of the recall stands at 508,354 Camry Hybrid cars from the 2025 and 2026 model years, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The global recall includes vehicles produced at Toyota plants in the USA, Japan, and Thailand.
At the center of the recall is the 7-inch digital instrument cluster installed in the LE, SE, and Nightshade versions. According to Toyota, the display may fail to operate when starting the vehicle and remain blank. The problem is not limited to the fact that the driver cannot see information displayed on the screen: the malfunction could also affect other systems related to safety.
Toyota explained: "The 7-inch instrument cluster display may remain blank when starting. This may also disable turn signal lights and hazard lights as well as certain warning sounds, such as the smart key reminder and the driver and passenger seat belt reminder." According to the company, as a result, the cars may not meet some federal safety standards in the USA.
In contrast, the XLE and XSE versions, which are equipped with a larger 12.3-inch driver display, are not included in the recall.
The main concern is that the malfunction could create a situation where vital safety information is not displayed to the driver, and at the same time, other road users do not receive a signal of his intentions. Toyota warned: "If certain required information is not displayed on the instrument cluster, if the turn signal lights or hazard lights are not operating, or if certain warning sounds are not activated, an increased risk of injury or accident could occur, depending on the specific circumstances."
NHTSA also warns that the malfunction increases the risk of an accident from two directions: the driver may not see important indicators on the instrument cluster, and at the same time, drivers, riders, and pedestrians in his vicinity may not know that he intends to turn or warn of danger using the hazard lights.
The solution announced by Toyota is a software update. Toyota Motor North America announced that owners of the cars included in the recall will receive a notification and will be able to bring the vehicle to a dealership or an authorized garage, where the software update will be performed free of charge. In the USA, the company is expected to start sending notification letters to vehicle owners on September 21, with completion expected by early October.
