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Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-05-13

Toyota vehicles' Park Assist ECU in Japan Used Imports has an issue

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-05-13
Models affected	ALPHARD, BZ4X, CENTURY, COROLLA CROSS, CROWN, HARRIER, LANDCRUISER, MIRAI, NOAH, PRIUS, RAV4, SIENTA, VELLFIRE, VOXY, YARIS, YARIS CROSS
Model year	2021-2025
Defect	Park Assist ECU (Japan Used Import): The subject Japanese used import vehicles are equipped with a Parking Assist ECU, which is a component of the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system that displays the rearview image. The software in this ECU may cause (1) the rearview image to freeze briefly during the backing event if reverse is selected within a specific time after ignition is turned on; or (2) the rearview image not to display on the next ignition on if the ignition is turned on and off within a specific time, which may increase the risk of a crash with a person during a backing event. NOT…
Remedy	As an owner of an involved vehicle, you will be contacted by registered letter requesting you to contact your nearest authorised Toyota Store to arrange a convenient time to have the repairs completed at no cost. Alternatively, contact Toyota's Customer Dialogue Centre to discuss.
Recall number	NQ20260513-SSC2518G
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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