Toyota recalling over 144,000 vehicles due to rearview camera issue
FILE-A Toyota sign appears at a dealership in Richmond, California, US, on Friday, June 21, 2024. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Toyota has issued a recall for 144,200 cars connected to a rearview camera problem.
Citing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Reuters reported that the camera might not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse, boosting the risk of a crash.
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This latest recall from the automaker comes two weeks after the company announced a separate recall on March 11 impacting more than 500,000 cars over a faulty seat issue.
What Toyota vehicles are being recalled?
Why you should care:
Toyota’s recall covers certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 Lexus TX350 model vehicles, Reuters noted, referencing the NHTSA.
Are repairs available for the recalled cars?
What you can do:
Owners of the recalled vehicles can take them to their local dealership where technicians will update the software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, for free.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by Reuters, which cites the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.