Toyota Canada Recalls 28,000 Cars Over Transmission Flaw That Raises Risk of Crash

Published on February 23, 2024

Hundreds of Toyota and Lexus vehicles are being recalled due to a software error that increases the risk of a crash when the vehicle is in reverse. “The rearview image may not display within the period of time required by certain safety regulations after the driver shifts the vehicle into reverse, increasing the risk of a crash while backing the vehicle,” a Toyota news release says. The recall includes Toyota and Lexus vehicles, including the Lexus LS, LC, and ES in Canada, the company said. There are about 536 vehicles in Canada that are part of the recall. Vehicle owners will be notified by late April, they said....