Global automaker Toyota has officially confirmed that it is recalling nearly 655,000 of its Camry vehicles. The company announced this on Tuesday, as reported by infohub.kz.
The reason for the recall is a display error. This defect may cause safety indicators such as turn signals and hazard lights to turn off when the vehicle is started. According to documents published by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), these vehicles are equipped with a 7-inch (17.8 centimeters) display combination meter that can become blank at startup. In addition to turn signals and hazard lights, other warnings such as seat belt reminders and "key left in ignition" buzzers may also fail to function.
The NHTSA warns that these display failures increase crash risks — both for drivers who may not be able to see the indicators, and for other road users who may not recognize the driver's intent to change direction or indicate a vehicle hazard.
Texas-based Toyota Motor North America — a subsidiary of the Japanese automaker — has stated that it will contact all owners of the affected Camry vehicles and ask them to bring their cars to a certified dealer. To fix the issue, dealers will later provide a free software update.
In the U.S., owner letters will begin being mailed on September 21, and Toyota plans to complete all notifications by early October. In the meantime, customers can check the NHTSA's and Toyota's online recall lookups to see if their vehicle is affected.
On Tuesday, Toyota confirmed to The Associated Press via email that the recall affects markets in North America, the Middle East, Asia, and some countries in other regions. The company said that globally, 655,000 vehicles produced between December 2023 and July 2026 are affected — built at three plants in the U.S., Japan, and Thailand.
For more information, customers can visit Toyota's official website or contact customer support at 1-800-331-4331.