Toyota recalls Tundra pickups over malfunctioning rearview cameras

Toyota recalls Tundra pickups over malfunctioning rearview cameras 

February 10, 2026 Bojan Popic

Plano, TX – February 10, 2026 – Toyota (NYSE:TM) is recalling 161,268 pickup trucks whose rearview cameras may fail to show an image. This reduces visibility while backing up, upping the chances of a crash and injury.  

The following models are affected: 

  • 2024 – 2025 Toyota Tundra
  • 2024 – 2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid

Recall summary

The affected pickup trucks have a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system showing the vehicle’s exterior image from different angles. Due to a software error, the rearview camera image may not appear on the center display when shifted into reverse.

Recall risks

An inoperable rearview camera reduces visibility, upping the chances of hitting surrounding objects or pedestrians. 

Other Toyota recalls

In December 2025, Toyota recalled approximately 125,000 vehicles that could have stalled while driving due to an engine failure.

In November 2025, more than 1 million Toyota, Subaru and Lexus vehicles were recalled over malfunctioning rearview cameras.  

The repair

The dealers will update the camera software, free of charge. Notifications to the owners will be mailed between March 10, 2026 and March 24, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 161,000 Tundra trucks are affected by this Toyota rearview camera recall. To do a Toyota recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Volkswagen recalls vehicles over insufficient rearview visibility

Volkswagen recalls vehicles over insufficient rearview visibility  

July 18, 2024 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – July 18, 2024 – Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is recalling 84,432 sports cars and SUVs whose rearview cameras may not show an image. This limits visibility while backing up and increases the risk of a crash and injury.

The recall comes on the back of hundreds of warranty claims and affects the following vehicles:

  • 2024 Volkswagen Atlas
  • 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 
  • 2022 – 2024 Volkswagen Golf R
  • 2022 – 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Recall summary

Due to a software error, the rearview camera image in the affected vehicles may be delayed or not show up at all, limiting visibility while backing up.  

Recall risks

Limited rearview visibility ups the risk of a backover crash and property damage.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the heels of nearly 500 warranty claims. No injuries or crashes have been reported.

Other Volkswagen recalls

Malfunctioning instrument clusters and central displays were the cause of a recent Volkswagen ID.4 recall, as reported.

I.D4 cars were also at the heart of a December recall because of their flammable sunshades, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will update the vehicles’ software free of charge.

The owners should receive notifications on August 23, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost 85,000 hatchbacks and SUVs are affected by this Volkswagen rearview camera recall. To do a Volkswagen recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Tesla recalls 200,000 cars over reduced rearview visibility

Tesla recalls 200,000 cars over reduced rearview visibility  

February 12, 2024 Bojan Popic

Austin, TX  – February 12, 2024 – Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is recalling 199,575 electric vehicles whose rearview cameras may fail to display an image when backing up.

The following vehicles are affected by this recall: 

  • 2023 Tesla Model S  
  • 2023 Tesla Model X
  • 2023 Tesla Model Y

Recall summary  

Due to a software error, the rearview camera image in the affected vehicles may fail to display.

Recall risks

The risks of the defect are outlined in this article about a similar Honda recall.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the heels of 81 warranty claims. No injuries or crashes have been reported.

Other Tesla recalls

Last month, Tesla recalled over 120,000 of Model S and Model X cars because their doors may open in a crash. 

Also in January, more than 2 million Teslas were recalled over an issue with their autopilot that may cause them to crash into emergency vehicles. 

The repair

Tesla has already released a free over-the-air update (OTA) to take care of the issue.

Owners should receive letters with more information on March 22, 2024.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost 200,000 electric cars are affected by this Tesla rearview camera recall. To do a Tesla recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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