Toyota Recalls 161,268 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Software Issue
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Toyota is recalling certain 2024-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles because the rearview camera image may fail to display, increasing the risk of a crash.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling specific 2024-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. In these vehicles, the rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. This failure to display an image means the vehicles do not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects approximately 161,268 units. The following models are included in the recall:
- 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra
- 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid
What You Should Do
Owners of the affected vehicles should contact a Toyota dealer to receive a free software update for the parking assist ECU. Toyota expects to begin mailing owner notification letters on March 10, 2026.
For more information, consumers may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Owners should reference Toyota's internal recall numbers 26TB02 and 26TA02 when inquiring about this service.
Why This Matters
A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's visibility behind the vehicle while in reverse. This defect increases the risk of a crash or injury to pedestrians.
Source
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Campaign Number: 26V038000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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