Toyota is recalling nearly 394,000 vehicles in the United States following the discovery of a software malfunction that can prevent the rearview camera display from functioning properly. The issue, linked to the 14-inch multimedia screen in select Tundra and Sequoia models, could significantly impair rear visibility when reversing.
The recall applies to certain model years from 2022 to 2025 and includes both hybrid and non-hybrid versions of the vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the software glitch causes the rearview image to disappear or become unreadable, potentially increasing the risk of collisions and putting Toyota in violation of federal safety regulations.
Software Malfunction Linked to Rear Visibility Failure
According to documents published by NHTSA, the fault originates from a software bug in the 14-inch centre display unit. Under certain conditions, the screen may turn half green, full green, or black, resulting in the rear camera feed failing to appear when the car is placed in reverse. As a result, the vehicle does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, which mandates minimum rear visibility in vehicles.
The models affected include 2022–2025 Toyota Tundra, 2022–2025 Tundra Hybrids, and 2023–2025 Sequoia Hybrids. According to Toyota, the malfunction impacts only specific vehicles equipped with the affected display system, though the full recall covers up to 393,838 units across the country.
Toyota has stated that it will provide a free software update to fix the issue and will begin notifying owners by mid-November 2025. The update will be carried out at dealerships and is expected to restore normal rear camera functionality. Toyota is encouraging customers to check their vehicle’s status via the official recall lookup tools or by contacting customer support.
Recall Follows Earlier Visibility-Related Safety Concerns
This latest recall comes shortly after a May 2025 recall involving more than 443,000 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks, also linked to rear visibility issues. In that case, a defect in the reverse light system could leave other road users unaware that a vehicle was backing up, especially in low-light conditions.
According to NHTSA, both recalls underline Toyota’s ongoing challenges in ensuring compliance with evolving safety standards for advanced driver assistance systems. While the company has moved swiftly to address the defects, these repeated recalls may raise questions about quality control procedures across its newer hybrid and full-size truck lines.
For the smaller number of 2025 Tacoma 4WD trucks—approximately 6,000 units—Toyota is conducting a separate investigation into potential issues with the front driveshaft joints, though this is unrelated to the camera recall.
