The leading car manufacturer globally has initiated a recall for over one million vehicles in the United States.
The recall is due to concerns over a significant defect that could increase the likelihood of accidents.
Recalls are not unusual in the automotive industry – a situation familiar to Tesla, with its Cybertruck experiencing ten recalls since its release in 2023.
Currently, it is Toyota taking action to recall specific models due to an issue with the Panoramic View Monitor system.
A problem has been identified in the car’s software, which might cause the camera display to malfunction while reversing.
The cameras are a mandatory safety feature designed to assist drivers in identifying obstacles or individuals when backing up.
Given the purpose of these cameras, any malfunction poses a considerable safety risk and could potentially result in serious accidents.
This issue also means the vehicles are not meeting federal rear visibility standards, as noted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The recall affects Toyota and Lexus models from the years 2022 to 2026.
This includes the Camry, Highlander, RAV4, Prius, and Lexus RX, TX, LS, GX, NX, and LX, as well as Subaru Solterra vehicles that feature a Panoramic View Monitor system.
Further details are expected soon.