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Toyota just announced a recall of 13,000 Crown sedans for a backup camera defect. This comes on the tail of a massive recall of 100,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles for potential engine failures.

Here’s what Toyota says about its Crown camera issues: “The frontview and/or rearview camera case may allow water to enter and short circuit the camera, causing certain images to not display. If the rearview image does not display, there can be an increased risk of striking and injuring a pedestrian while backing the vehicle.”

The recall is for 2023 model year sedans. What percentage are affected? Well, Toyota claims it sold 19,063 Crown sedans that year. So if you have a 2023 Crown, there’s a good chance it will be recalled. The automaker will contact owners in August and dealerships will be replacing any dangerous cameras for free.

If you are curious about recalls on any vehicle, you can always call the NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236 with your VIN ready. You can also contact your local Toyota dealership to see if they have information on the latest recalls.

My colleague Allison Barfield covered Toyota’s engine failure recall in May 2024. This recall, for engine bearing failure, could affect 100,000 Toyota Tundras and Lexus LX SUVs. The vehicles involved have the non-hybrid “V35A” twin-turbocharged V6.

Next, find out whether open recalls change your car’s trade-in value, or you can learn more about the Toyota engine recall in the video below:

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Henry Cesari

Henry Cesari joined MotorBiscuit in 2021 and brings his deep interest in vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles to the site. Having restored his first classic car at just 16 years old, Henry has wrenched on everything from overland campers to Japanese motorcycles and even pre-war Bugattis. Henry is also an avid attendee at local car shows and genuinely enjoys connecting with fellow auto enthusiasts.

Henry earned a Bachelor’s in Anthropology and English from the University of Vermont. He has since incorporated his love of the written word with his admiration of classic cars. While Henry is interested in vintage cars, he believes the golden age of cars is yet to come. He is confident journalists will play an important role in this revolution by exposing the industry as it is now and envisioning its possible future.