Plano , TX – May 22, 2022 – Toyota (NYSE:TM) has issued a recall for 18,101 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup trucks over a problem with the rearview camera. The camera might be unable to show the video feed on the dashboard monitor, which can affect the driver’s ability to see behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall summary
A parking assist electronic control unit (ECU) controls the signal sent to the panoramic view monitor (PVM) that uses multiple cameras to provide the driver with a 360-degree external view of the vehicle. One of these is the rearview camera that lets the driver see behind the vehicle.
Due to a software error the rear camera may fail to transmit an image during “certain weather conditions,” such as “cold temperatures.“
Recall risks
Other Toyota recalls
Toyota electrical issues include a previous recall in October 2021 due to an issue with the headlights.
Among other Toyota Tundra recalls is a recall from November 2021 over an issue with the power steering.
The repair
Dealers will reprogram the parking assist ECU on the affected models at no charge to the owner. Affected owners will be notified by June 27, 2022.
Is your vehicle part of this recall?
More than 18,000 vehicles are included in this Toyota rearview camera recall for the Tundra. To see if your car is affected by this Toyota recall check, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
