Toyota Camry Recalled in India Over Parking Assist Software Issue

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has initiated a voluntary recall for 2,257 units of the ninth-generation Toyota Camry in India. The recall, covers vehicles that were manufactured from July 18, 2024, to September 23, 2025.

The recall concerns the Parking Assist ECU, a component of the Panoramic View Monitor (PMV) system. An error in the ECU software may cause the rearview image to freeze briefly when reverse gear is engaged shortly after ignition or fail to display after restarting the vehicle within specific timing conditions.

Toyota confirmed that no incidents related to this defect have been reported in India. The company said the recall is being undertaken as a precautionary step to ensure proper functioning of the system.

Authorised Toyota dealers will contact affected customers directly to schedule inspection and software updates. The corrective work will be conducted free of cost at Toyota service centres across the country.

The 2025 Toyota Camry is powered by a 2.5-litre petrol engine paired with Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid system, offering a combined power output of 237 bhp. It comes equipped with a range of safety technologies, including ADAS features such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, along with eight airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX mounts, a 360-degree camera and TPMS.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) sold a total of 42,892 vehicles in October 2025 reflecting a Year-on-Year growth of 39% when compared to 30,845 units sold in October 2024. This number includes 40,257 domestic sales while 2635 units were shipped to export markets. On a Month-on-Month basis, sales increased by 38 percent, compared to 31,091 units in September 2025.