Over 500,000 Toyota Camrys recalled over a blank digital dashboard
Remember when everyone said some things are better left analog? Well, digital dashboards are now making a pretty convincing case. According to NHTSA documents, Toyota is recalling 508,354 Camry Hybrids in the US after discovering that the digital instrument cluster can go blank and hide critical information.
- ▪Remember when everyone said some things are better left analog?
- ▪Well, digital dashboards are now making a pretty convincing case.
- ▪According to NHTSA documents, Toyota is recalling 508,354 Camry Hybrids in the US after discovering that the digital instrument cluster can go blank and hide critical information.
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Remember when everyone said some things are better left analog? Well, digital dashboards are now making a pretty convincing case. According to NHTSA documents, Toyota is recalling 508,354 Camry Hybrids in the US after discovering that the digital instrument cluster can go blank and hide critical information. The issue affects certain 2025 and 2026 Camry models, although the fix is thankfully less dramatic: Toyota says a software update should sort it out. It’s more than just a blank screen The problem affects Camrys equipped with a 7-inch digital combination meter. Under certain conditions, the display may remain blank when the vehicle is started, preventing drivers from seeing important information such as warning indicators, seat-belt reminders, turn signals and hazard-light status.
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