The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid vehicles. The instrument cluster display may fail during vehicle startup, deactivating the hazard lights, turn signals, seat belt warning system, and smart key reminder. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment," 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
An instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will update the display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB16 and 26TA16.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-511 (26V511000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 26TB16 / 26TA16 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Component | Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel |
| Report date | August 6, 2026 |
| Owners notified | September 28, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 508,354 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the electrical system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 26V-511 repair free?
Yes. Toyota dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will update the display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB16 and 26TA16.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 508,354 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.