2023-2026 Toyota/Lexus/Subaru Rearview Camera Recall
Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru are recalling certain 2023-2026 vehicles with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. A software error can cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen in reverse, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the software free of charge under recall 25V744000.
Also applies to
- Toyota bZ4X
- 2023–2025
- Toyota Crown
- 2023–2026
- Toyota Crown Signia
- 2025
- Toyota Grand Highlander
- 2024–2026
- Toyota Highlander
- 2023–2025
- Toyota Mirai
- 2023–2025
- Toyota Prius
- 2023–2025
- Toyota RAV4
- 2023, 2025
- Subaru Solterra
- 2023–2025
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Why This Recall Matters
A rearview camera that fails to display an image significantly reduces the driver's visibility behind the vehicle. This condition increases the risk of a crash, especially when backing up. The affected vehicles, including the 2024 TOYOTA RAV4, do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, which governs rear visibility systems.
What's Being Recalled
This recall, identified by NHTSA campaign number 25V744000, addresses a software error within the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. The error can cause the rearview camera display to freeze or show a blank screen when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. The component involved is the "BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION".
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2023-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. This includes models such as the 2024 TOYOTA RAV4, Toyota Grand Highlander, Crown, bZ4X, Mirai, Highlander, Prius, Lexus RX, TX, LS, LC, and Subaru Solterra. To determine if your specific vehicle is part of this 2024 TOYOTA RAV4 recall, you can contact Toyota customer service or visit the NHTSA recall website and enter your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Manufacturer's Remedy
Dealers will update the parking assist software to correct the error, and this service will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified by mail starting January 2, 2026.
For further information, owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's internal recall numbers for this campaign are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru owners can refer to recall number WRE25.
Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 25V744000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the specific issue addressed by this recall?
- This recall addresses a software error in the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system that can cause the rearview camera display to freeze or show a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Which vehicles are affected by this rearview camera recall?
- This recall affects certain 2023-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system, including the 2024 TOYOTA RAV4.
- How will Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru fix the rearview camera problem?
- Dealers will update the parking assist software free of charge to resolve the issue.
- When were owners notified about recall 25V744000?
- Owner notification letters were mailed starting January 2, 2026.
- What are the recall numbers associated with this issue?
- The NHTSA recall ID is 25V744000. Toyota's internal numbers are 25TB13 and 25LB06, and Subaru's number is WRE25.
What Toyota RAV4 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 33 model years.
- 9,824
- Owner complaints
- 61
- Recalls
- 1,689
- Service bulletins
- 854
- Crashes reported
- 293
- Fires reported
- 613
- Injuries reported
The 2024 model year
207 complaints, the 20th most of 33 model years on file. Owners reported 31 crashes, 1 fire and 22 injuries for this year, which also has 4 recalls on file.
Back Over Prevention, the system this article covers, accounts for 36 of 9,824 complaints (0%), including 3 for 2024.
Complaints by model year
| 2002 | 527 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 705 | |
| 2007 | 1,004 | |
| 2008 | 575 | |
| 2010 | 400 | |
| 2018 | 348 | |
| 2019 | 906 | |
| 2020 | 652 | |
| 2021 | 510 | |
| 2024 | 207 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 1,505
- Power Train — 1,429
- Engine — 1,360
- Steering — 957
- Vehicle Speed Control — 922
Latest recalls for the 2024 model year
- 26V179000 — Equipment (Mar 2026)
- 25V744000 — Back Over Prevention (Oct 2025)
- 25V595000 — Electrical System (Sep 2025)
Recent owner reports about back over prevention
Reversed camera stopped working. Giving a blank screen. Mechanic says it is the camera itself and not covered under recall. Vehicle is no longer under warranty due to mileage.
Read owner complaints →The display panel keeps going blank. I called the dealer months ago to notify them and was told they have not been notified of ANY recalls!!! I called two weeks ago to be told there IS a recall but nothing is available to correct this issue!
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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