Backup Cameras Again to Blame as 32,000 Toyota Vehicles Get Recalled
The Toyota Sequoia and Tundra are part of a new recall from the Japanese automaker prompted by a rear-view camera issue. Nearly 33,000 units are affected in the country.
We're talking about the current generation of both full-size trucks, namely the 2023-2025 Sequoia SUV and 2022-2025 Tundra pickup. The recall does not apply to the 2026 Tundra, which is now on sale at dealerships.
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Mandatory on new vehicles in Canada since May 1, 2018, backup cameras are among the most recall-prone features and equipment in modern automobiles. The problem is almost always the same, and this is also the case here: a software error could cause the camera image to not display correctly or to go blank on the centre screen when the vehicle is in reverse, increasing the risk of an accident.
Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display every time a vehicle is reversing.
Affected owners will receive a mailed notice by the end of November and should take their Sequoia or Tundra to a Toyota dealership to have the infotainment screen software updated. You can also visit Toyota.ca/recall and enter your vehicle identification number (VIN) to see if yours is included.
As we mentioned in a story we did earlier this year, the latest-generation Tundra is a good example of a recent vehicle with a long list of recalls. A number of issues, especially those affecting the powertrain, have somewhat tarnished Toyota's excellent reputation for reliability.
