Toyota Recalls Over 1 Million Vehicles Due to Rear Camera Software Bug
Toyota recalled over 1 million vehicles in the United States, including Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru models, because a software bug causes the rear camera display to freeze or go blank when reversing, creating a visibility hazard for drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration identified a bug in the parking system software as the cause. Affected vehicles are being recalled to dealerships for inspection and repair.
What happened
Toyota announced a recall of over 1 million vehicles in the United States due to a bug in the parking camera software. When a vehicle is put in reverse, the rear camera display can freeze or go blank, preventing the driver from seeing what is behind the car.
Reported impact
The malfunction creates a safety hazard during reversing, potentially causing minor accidents as drivers cannot see the area behind the vehicle when the display freezes.
Index analysis
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the root cause is a bug in the parking system software that triggers the camera display to freeze or become blank during reversing.
Classification
Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.