Déjà Vu, Toyota
Toyota has joined Nissan and Ford on the 2026 recall list after pulling back 162,000 vehicles over a rearview camera display issue. The Japanese marque said on Friday that the display may become stuck on the camera view or show a black image, a condition that violates a federal safety standard requiring all new vehicles to be equipped with a backup camera since 2018.
The vehicles affected include the 2024–2025 model-year Tundra and its hybrid variant. Given the full-size truck’s sheer footprint – comparable to that of the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado – addressing a rearview camera malfunction is especially critical. Toyota noted that the issue could increase the risk of a crash.
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An Update, Not a Wrench
Regarding the current safety campaign, Toyota said dealers will update the Parking Assist ECU software free of charge. Affected Tundra owners are expected to be notified by late March 2026. The automaker is treating it as a voluntary safety recall, reflecting its initiative to take action as early as possible.
Notably, a similar problem prompted Toyota to recall a staggering 1.025 million vehicles last October, affecting a wide range of models – including the bZ4X, Camry, Land Cruiser, RAV4, and several Lexus vehicles – though the Tundra was excluded. That was a significant portion of its total recall tally of roughly 3.2 million in 2025, second only to Ford’s 12.9 million. However, the scale of the campaigns differed sharply. The company issued just 15 safety recalls during the year, compared with Ford’s 153, which marked an unwanted all-time high for the Blue Oval.
Back on the List
The Tundra has appeared on Toyota’s recall list multiple times in recent years. In November 2025, the pickup – along with several Lexus models equipped with the 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 – was recalled due to a production process issue that could result in engine damage and a potential loss of power. That issue further complicated perceptions of the V6’s long-term reliability, especially as it continues to be measured against the naturally aspirated V8 it replaced following the introduction of the third-generation version in 2021.
Both the Tundra and Tundra Hybrid – equipped with the 437-horsepower i-Force Max engine – were also recalled in May 2025 due to a reverse lamp defect. In low-visibility conditions, a non-functioning reverse lamp can make it harder for other drivers to detect a reversing truck, increasing the likelihood of a collision.
