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2023-2025 Toyota & Lexus Instrument Panel Display Recall

Toyota and Lexus are recalling certain 2023-2025 vehicles, including RAV4, Highlander, and TX models, for an instrument panel software issue. This defect can cause the display to fail at startup, hiding critical information like vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing crash risk. Owners will…

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2023 TOYOTA RAV4 — 2023 TOYOTA RAV4 recall
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Toyota 4Runner
2025
Toyota Camry
2025
Toyota Crown
2023–2025
Toyota Crown Signia
2025
Toyota GR Corolla
2023–2025
Toyota Grand Highlander
2024–2025
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Toyota Highlander
2023–2025
Toyota RAV4
2024–2025
Toyota Tacoma
2024–2025
Toyota Venza
2023–2024

Why This Matters

An instrument panel that fails to display critical vehicle information poses a significant safety risk. Drivers rely on the instrument panel for vital data such as vehicle speed, brake system status, and tire pressure warnings. Without this information, the ability to safely operate the vehicle is compromised, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

What's Being Recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2023-2025 Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The affected component is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. The defect involves an error in the instrument panel software that occurs at vehicle startup. This error can cause the instrument panel to "fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights."

This 2023 TOYOTA RAV4 recall, along with other affected models, addresses a software glitch that impacts the visibility of crucial safety alerts and operational data.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

The recall, identified by NHTSA ID 25V595000, applies to a wide range of Toyota and Lexus models from 2023 to 2025. Owners of a 2023 TOYOTA RAV4, along with other listed vehicles, should check their VIN to confirm if their specific vehicle is included. You can do this by visiting the NHTSA recall website or contacting Toyota or Lexus customer service directly.

Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers are 25LB05 and 25LA05. When contacting customer service, you can refer to these numbers. Toyota's customer service can be reached at 1-800-331-4331.

Manufacturer's Remedy

For non-PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) vehicles, dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) to correct the error. This software update will be provided free of charge.

For PHEV vehicles, the remedy involves a dealer inspection of the instrument panel assembly. Depending on the inspection findings, the dealer will either update the software or replace the entire instrument panel assembly. This service will also be performed free of charge to the owner.

Important Warnings

Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. It is important for all owners of potentially affected vehicles to ensure their contact information is up-to-date with the manufacturer to receive timely notifications regarding this safety recall.

Source: NHTSA Recall 25V595000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the specific problem addressed by the 2023 TOYOTA RAV4 recall?
The 2023 TOYOTA RAV4 recall, along with other models, addresses an instrument panel software error that can prevent critical information like vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights from displaying at vehicle startup. This issue is covered under NHTSA Recall 25V595000.
Which Toyota and Lexus models are affected by the instrument panel display recall?
This recall affects various 2023-2025 Toyota models, including the RAV4, Venza, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, Tacoma, Grand Highlander, 4Runner, Camry, and Crown Signia. It also impacts 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, and 2025 Lexus RX models.
How will Toyota and Lexus fix the instrument panel software issue?
For non-PHEV vehicles, the fix involves an over-the-air (OTA) software update. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly and either update the software or replace the assembly. All repairs will be performed free of charge.
What are the recall numbers for this instrument panel issue?
The NHTSA recall identification number is 25V595000. Toyota's internal recall numbers are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' internal recall numbers are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

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