Toyota is recalling 591,377 vehicles in the U.S. because of a flaw in an instrument cluster display: the 12.3‑inch panel behind the steering wheel may stay blank at startup. When it fails, drivers won’t see important signals like speed, brake warnings, or tire pressure alerts—raising risk of crashes or injury.
The recall affects numerous 2023‑2025 models, including popular ones like the Venza, RAV4, Camry, Tacoma, Highlander, and several Lexus models among others. Dealers will install a free software update to fix the issue, expected to be available by December. Toyota says affected owners will get notification letters by early November 2025.
Until the fix is installed, Toyota recommends ensuring you’re aware of your vehicle’s speed and status through other means. Drivers should watch for warning systems and check physical gauges if available. If you own one of the affected models and notice instrument lights missing at startup, contact your dealer to confirm your vehicle is included in the recall and schedule the update.
This marks Toyota’s eighth major safety recall in the U.S. this year, contributing to over 1.5 million total affected vehicles across its recalls. Other major automakers are dealing with their own recall waves, with concerns ranging from airbag failures to backup camera malfunctions and electronic issues.
