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Toyota Recalls 508,354 Camry Hybrids Over Software Glitch

8/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Toyota is recalling 508,354 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid models because a software defect can blank the cluster and disable turn signals and hazard lights, raising crash risk (NHTSA).
Camry Hybrid with the 7-inch display are recalled; XLE and XSE trims with 12.3-inch screens are exempt.
Toyota will provide a software update (not over-the-air) and requires owners to schedule service by Oct 5 2026 and verify VINs on Toyota’s recall site or NHTSA.

History

Historical Context

After NHTSA investigations in the 2000s linked Toyota’s unintended-acceleration crashes to unsecured floor mats—culminating in a 2009 recall of more than 8 million vehicles and a 2014 $1.2 billion DOJ penalty—regulators have required proactive software fixes. The 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid recall, which updates dealer-installed software to stop blank instrument clusters, follows that precedent, reflecting ongoing U.S. safety oversight.

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Story summary

Toyota is recalling 508,354 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid models because a software defect can blank the cluster and disable turn signals and hazard lights, raising crash risk (NHTSA).
Camry Hybrid with the 7-inch display are recalled; XLE and XSE trims with 12.3-inch screens are exempt.
Toyota will provide a software update (not over-the-air) and requires owners to schedule service by Oct 5 2026 and verify VINs on Toyota’s recall site or NHTSA.

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