Toyota Recalls 162,000 San Antonio-Made Tundra Trucks Over Rearview Display Glitch

The recall affects both gas-powered and hybrid models from the 2024 and 2025 model years.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 4:31pm

Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 162,000 Tundra trucks manufactured at its San Antonio facility due to a safety issue with the multimedia display. Under certain circumstances, the display may become stuck on a camera view or show a black image, preventing the rearview image from being displayed while the vehicle is in reverse, increasing the risk of an accident. Toyota dealers will update the multimedia display software for free.

Why it matters

This recall is the second one in recent months involving San Antonio-made Toyota trucks with rearview display issues. It highlights the importance of automakers quickly addressing safety concerns to protect drivers and the public. The Tundra is a key model for Toyota's truck sales, so this recall could impact the company's bottom line.

The details

The recall involves model-year 2024 and 2025 gas-powered Tundras and Tundra hybrids. Toyota says the multimedia display may become stuck on a camera view or display a black image, preventing the rearview image from being shown while the vehicle is in reverse. This increases the risk of an accident. Toyota dealers will update the multimedia display software for free to resolve the issue.

  • The recall was announced on January 27, 2026.
  • Owners of affected trucks should be notified about the recall by late March 2026.

The players

Toyota Motor Corp.

A major Japanese automaker that manufactures the Tundra pickup truck at its facility in San Antonio, Texas.

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What’s next

To find out if their vehicle is affected, owners can visit the Toyota website or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website and enter their vehicle identification number (VIN) or license plate information.

The takeaway

This recall highlights the importance of automakers quickly addressing safety issues, especially those involving critical vehicle systems like the rearview display. It also underscores the challenges manufacturers face in ensuring the reliability of complex in-vehicle technology.