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These days, few drivers can remember backing up without a backup camera. They’re a scrape-and-dent-saver in crowded parking lots and tight garages. Now, more than a million Toyota cars, SUVs, and vans in the U.S. have a software glitch that can freeze the camera or make it go blank when the vehicle is in reverse.

The issue started in Japan

According to the recall report filed with the NHTSA, between April and December 2024, Toyota engineers discovered noticed a problem. They realized that interruptions during the camera’s image process could freeze the display.

They also found that if the camera’s alignment data was corrupted when the Parking Assist ECU powered down, the image might fail to appear at all.

Testing confirmed these errors could affect the global system, including U.S. vehicles.

From December 2024 through October 2025, Toyota ran real-world tests

Shifting into reverse within 0.7 to 2.6 seconds of turning on the ignition could freeze the first image frame for up to 1.8 seconds.

Random data-writing processes during the first 12.5 seconds of ignition could also fail. This might produce abnormal alignment data, leaving the rearview image blank the next time the car started.

On October 24, 2025, Toyota concluded these vehicles might fail federal rear visibility standards and decided to launch the recall

Affected models include Toyota’s Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Grand Highlander, Crown, RAV4, Sienna Hybrid, and Lexus SUVs and sedans from 2022 through 2026. Subaru’s Solterra is included as well.

Dealers will fix the problem with a software update at no cost

Interim notifications are expected to arrive on December 16, 2025, with full repair notices to follow. Drivers should take extra care when reversing until the update is installed. Customers can call Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 using recall numbers 25TB13 or 25LB06, or Subaru at WRE25.

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