Million Toyota, Lexus and Subaru Vehicles Hit By Recall over Backup Camera Issue

Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru have announced a joint recall of more than one million vehicles across North America, including approximately 32,700 units in Canada. The affected models include a wide range made by Toyota (Camry, Highlander, RAV4 and Prius, among others) and Lexus (ES, RX, NX and others), as well as the Subaru Solterra.

The problem
Faulty software can cause a frozen or completely blank image on the backup camera screen, which if not working properly violates federal road safety standards.

The solution
Toyota is currently developing a software update to correct this critical problem. It will be offered free of charge to owners.

Ford as well
Meanwhile, Ford is also conducting major recalls in Canada. According to recent data, more than 122,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are affected by a similar defect in the backup cameras, which may not display the image correctly or may show a blank screen.

Affected models include the Ford Explorer, Edge, F-150, Mustang and Transit, as well as certain Lincoln SUVs. These recalls follow a series of corrective campaigns initiated since 2020, with Ford having reported more than 2,100 complaints and at least 17 minor accidents related to the defect.
The automaker is still collaborating with its suppliers to find a definitive solution. A temporary update is already available, but the final repair is not expected until June 2026. Ford has already sent a recall notice to the majority of affected owners.

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