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A digital malfunction that can leave drivers without critical dashboard information has prompted Toyota Australia to issue an urgent recall affecting 69,586 vehicles across multiple model lines.
The recall, announced on July 15, 2025, targets vehicles equipped with Toyota’s 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster built between July 2022 and April 2025. The fault stems from a software programming error causing unnecessary data to be repeatedly written to the cluster’s memory each time the vehicle starts, leading to premature memory deterioration and potentially causing complete display failure.
“Due to improper programming of the combination meter, unnecessary data is repeatedly written to a memory device in the combination meter when the combination meter operates, causing the memory device to deteriorate earlier than intended,” states Toyota’s official recall notice.
When the dashboard goes blank, drivers lose access to their speedometer, fuel gauge, warning indicators, and turn signals – critical information that could increase accident risk, particularly in high-speed or low-visibility conditions.
Complete List of Affected Vehicles (July 2022-April 2025 production):
- RAV4 – All petrol and hybrid variants
- Corolla Hatch – Petrol and hybrid variants
- Corolla Sedan – Petrol and hybrid variants
- Corolla Cross – Petrol and hybrid variants
- Camry – Hybrid variants only
- Kluger – All petrol and hybrid variants
- C-HR – Hybrid variants only
- GR Corolla – All performance variants
- GR Yaris – All performance variants
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Toyota dealers will perform a free software update, requiring between 1 and 2.5 hours depending on the model. The company advises that depending on dealer schedules, owners may need to make their vehicle available for a longer period of time. Toyota has established a dedicated Recall Campaign Helpline (1800 987 366) operating Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm AEST.
Toyota has begun directly notifying affected customers but encourages owners to verify their vehicle status. Affected owners should contact their local/preferred Toyota dealer to arrange recall completion.
“Vehicles remain drivable unless the display fails,” Toyota Australia confirmed. If a dashboard goes blank, drivers should contact their dealer immediately.
The recall extends beyond Australia, with Toyota New Zealand announcing a parallel recall covering 9,259 vehicles. This affects Camry, C-HR, Corolla, GR Corolla, Corolla Cross, Highlander, and RAV4 models built between July 2022 and November 2024, according to Autotalk and NZ Autocar.
To verify if your vehicle is affected, Toyota has established an online VIN lookup tool on its website. Owners and prospective buyers can enter their 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number to confirm recall status.
Used car buyers should be particularly vigilant, checking any Toyota purchase against the recall database. Toyota recommends all affected vehicles have the software update completed as soon as possible.This instrument cluster recall highlights the growing importance of software reliability in modern vehicles. As automakers increasingly rely on digital displays rather than traditional analog gauges, software quality becomes as critical as mechanical engineering.
