2025-2026 Toyota Camry Instrument Cluster Recall
Toyota has issued recall 26V511000 for certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid vehicles due to a potential instrument cluster display failure. This issue can deactivate hazard lights, turn signals, and seat belt warnings, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the display software free of charge.
Also applies to
- Toyota Camry
- 2026
Toyota has announced a safety recall, identified by NHTSA ID 26V511000, for certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid vehicles. This 2025 Toyota Camry recall addresses a potential issue where the instrument cluster display may fail to activate during vehicle startup. This critical malfunction can lead to the deactivation of several important safety systems.
Why This Matters
An instrument cluster that fails to display essential information significantly increases the risk of a crash or injury. When the display fails, critical safety features such as the hazard lights, turn signals, seat belt warning system, and smart key reminder may not function. This non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 101 (Control and Displays), 108 (Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment), 114 (Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention), and 208 (Occupant Crash Protection) poses a serious safety concern for drivers and passengers.
What's Being Recalled
This recall, designated by Toyota as 26TB16 and 26TA16, specifically targets the instrument cluster display in certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid vehicles. The issue is linked to the electrical system controlling the instrument cluster panel. Approximately 508,354 units are potentially affected in the U.S. market.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owners of 2025-2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid vehicles can determine if their car is part of this 2025 Toyota Camry recall by contacting Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. You can also check the NHTSA website using your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to confirm if your vehicle is included in recall 26V511000.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Toyota dealers will update the display software in affected vehicles to correct the instrument cluster display issue. This repair will be performed free of charge to vehicle owners. Owner notification letters for this recall (26TB16 and 26TA16) were mailed on September 28, 2026.
Source: NHTSA ID 26V511000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the issue with the 2025-2026 Toyota Camry instrument cluster?
- The instrument cluster display in certain 2025-2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid vehicles may fail during startup, deactivating critical safety features like hazard lights, turn signals, seat belt warnings, and the smart key reminder.
- How will Toyota fix the instrument cluster display failure?
- Toyota dealers will update the display software on affected vehicles free of charge to resolve the instrument cluster display failure.
- How many vehicles are affected by this 2025 Toyota Camry recall?
- Approximately 508,354 2025-2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid vehicles are potentially affected by recall 26V511000.
- When were owners notified about the 2025 Toyota Camry recall?
- Owner notification letters for recall 26V511000 were mailed on September 28, 2026.
- What are the Toyota recall numbers for this issue?
- The Toyota recall numbers for this instrument cluster display issue are 26TB16 and 26TA16.
What Toyota Camry owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 44 model years.
- 19,642
- Owner complaints
- 74
- Recalls
- 1,998
- Service bulletins
- 2,952
- Crashes reported
- 433
- Fires reported
- 2,097
- Injuries reported
The 2025 model year
175 complaints, the 29th most of 44 model years on file. Owners reported 18 crashes, 1 fire and 12 injuries for this year, which also has 6 recalls on file.
Electrical System, the system this article covers, accounts for 1,441 of 19,642 complaints (7%), including 27 for 2025.
Complaints by model year
| 2002 | 953 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 782 | |
| 2004 | 638 | |
| 2005 | 721 | |
| 2007 | 3,490 | |
| 2008 | 1,095 | |
| 2009 | 1,412 | |
| 2012 | 645 | |
| 2018 | 782 | |
| 2025 | 175 |
Most-reported systems
- Vehicle Speed Control — 3,431
- Service Brakes — 2,805
- Structure — 1,910
- Power Train — 1,796
- Air Bags — 1,712
Latest recalls for the 2025 model year
- 26V511000 — Electrical System (Aug 2026)
- 25V869000 — Hybrid Propulsion System (Dec 2025)
- 25V744000 — Back Over Prevention (Oct 2025)
Recent owner reports about electrical system
The wireless charging system in the car makes my battery in my phone very hot. It is located in the center console area. This could cause a fire. I know I am not the only person to have this issue, as I have read it many times in forums on the car.
Read owner complaints →The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle software had been hacked. While driving with the adaptive cruise control activated, the vehicle erroneously accelerated.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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