Modern vehicles are increasingly packed with advanced features and cutting-edge technology, making them highly appealing to drivers who enjoy the latest innovations. However, with this rise in digital sophistication also comes the possibility of technical glitches and failures. Toyota has recently encountered such an issue, prompting the automaker to initiate a large-scale recall in the United States. Nearly 600,000 vehicles are being called back due to a problem with the digital instrument cluster, a key feature in many of its latest models.
According to Toyota, the defect lies in the 12.3-inch display panel installed in a variety of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. In some cases, the screen may fail to activate when the car is started, leaving the driver staring at a blank display. This is a serious safety concern, as the cluster provides crucial information such as speed, fuel levels, and warning indicators. Without it, drivers are left without access to essential data needed for safe operation. The issue becomes even more dangerous if the display malfunctions while the car is in motion, potentially leading to crashes or injuries.
In total, the recall impacts approximately 591,000 vehicles across both Toyota and Lexus lineups. The models affected include some of Toyota’s most popular offerings such as the Venza, Crown, Crown Signia, RAV4, GR Corolla, 4Runner, Camry, Highlander, Grand Highlander, and Tacoma. On the Lexus side, luxury models like the LS, RX, and TX are also involved. These vehicles span production years 2023 through 2025, covering a wide range of trims and configurations.
Not all vehicles within those models are subject to the recall, however. For example, only seven units of the Toyota 4Runner and three Lexus LS500h sedans are affected. On the other hand, some models face significantly larger numbers. More than 33,000 examples of the Lexus TX and over 113,000 Toyota RAV4s are part of the campaign, making them the most heavily impacted.
Toyota has announced that owners of the affected vehicles will begin receiving notifications by mid-November. Once notified, customers will be instructed to bring their cars to authorized Toyota or Lexus dealers. Technicians will then inspect the vehicles and either update the instrument cluster’s programming or, if necessary, replace the unit entirely with an improved version to ensure reliability and safety.
This recall is part of a series of recent quality control measures from Toyota. Just earlier in the same month, the automaker confirmed another recall covering 94,320 vehicles, including the Toyota bZ4X, Subaru Solterra, and Lexus RZ. That issue was tied to the HVAC system, which in certain situations could enter a failsafe mode, disabling both the heater and the defroster—an inconvenience that could quickly turn into a safety hazard during colder weather.