Toyota is recalling more than 162,000 Tundra vehicles over a rearview camera display issue, following a similar large-scale recall last year that affected over a million vehicles.
Previous recalls involved engine damage risks and reverse lamp defects affecting both Tundra and Tundra Hybrid models. Affected owners are expected to be notified by late March 2026.
Toyota joins Nissan and Ford on the 2026 recall list after announcing that 162,000 vehicles are being pulled back due to a rearview camera display malfunction.
The automaker stated on Friday that the display can become stuck showing the camera view or may display a black screen entirely, which contravenes a federal safety standard mandating all new vehicles be equipped with a backup camera since 2018.
The recall covers 2024–2025 model-year Tundras, including the hybrid variant. With the full-size truck’s substantial footprint, comparable to the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado, any rearview camera failure is particularly serious. Toyota noted that the issue could increase the risk of a crash.
For this latest safety campaign, Toyota said dealerships will update the Parking Assist ECU software at no cost. Affected Tundra owners should receive notifications by late March 2026. The company is treating the campaign as a voluntary safety recall, highlighting its intent to address potential hazards proactively.
Last October, a similar defect prompted Toyota to recall 1.025 million vehicles, including the bZ4X, Camry, Land Cruiser, RAV4, and several Lexus models, though the Tundra was not included in that campaign.
That recall represented a large share of Toyota’s 3.2 million vehicles recalled in 2025, second only to Ford’s 12.9 million. However, the scale of campaigns differed significantly: Toyota issued just 15 safety recalls last year, compared with Ford’s record 153.
The Tundra has repeatedly appeared on Toyota’s recall list in recent years. In November 2025, the pickup and several Lexus vehicles with the 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 were recalled due to a production process issue that could cause engine damage and potential power loss.
This raised concerns over the V6’s long-term reliability, especially compared with the naturally aspirated V8 it replaced in the third-generation model introduced in 2021.
Additionally, both the Tundra and Tundra Hybrid, equipped with the 437-horsepower i-Force Max engine, were recalled in May 2025 for a reverse lamp defect. Non-functioning reverse lamps reduce visibility in low-light conditions, making it harder for other drivers to detect a reversing truck and increasing the risk of collision.
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