Toyota is recalling 508,300 vehicles in the US due to a dashboard malfunction that may disable important driver warnings. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters, which in turn cited the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall affects certain 2025-2026 Toyota Camry hybrids. When the vehicle is started, the dashboard display may malfunction. As a result, indicators for hazard lights and turn signals, the seatbelt warning, and the Smart Key reminder may not appear. According to NHTSA, the defect increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The issue is related to the dashboard software. Owners of recalled vehicles will not have to pay for the fix. Toyota dealers will update the display software for free. The published reports specifically refer to vehicles from the American market.
The source does not specify whether the campaign affects Toyota vehicles sold in Kazakhstan. However, owners of American Camrys would do well to check if their car is included in the recall.
Earlier, Kursiv Avto reported that Toyota allowed updating vehicles up to 20 years old.
Reasons for the Recall
Toyota attributes the recall of 508,300 hybrid Camrys in the US to a software defect in the dashboard. This defect causes the display to malfunction when the vehicle is started, potentially hiding critical warnings from the driver.
Affected Models
The recall covers certain 2025-2026 Toyota Camry hybrids. These vehicles are intended for the American market. The source does not specify whether the campaign affects vehicles sold in Kazakhstan.
Consequences of the Defect
According to NHTSA, the defect increases the risk of a crash or injury. This is because indicators for hazard lights and turn signals, the seatbelt warning, and the Smart Key reminder may not be displayed.
How the Issue is Being Resolved
Toyota dealers will update the display software for free for owners of recalled vehicles. Owners will not have to pay for the repair.
Situation in Kazakhstan
The source does not specify whether the campaign affects Toyota vehicles sold in Kazakhstan. However, owners of American Camrys are advised to check if their car is included in the recall.
Previous News
Earlier, Kursiv Avto reported that Toyota allowed updating vehicles up to 20 years old.