Toyota recalling over 70,000 vehicles in Canada over instrument panel issue

Toyota is recalling 70,480 vehicles in Canada due to an issue with the instrument panel display that does not show critical information, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, Transport Canada said in a recall notice updated on Thursday.

The recall, originally dated Sept. 11, covers several models including Venza, Highlander, Tacoma and GR Corolla, as well as some Lexus models, the agency said. The recall only impacts vehicles with a 12.3-inch display.

The instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, according to the notice.

"The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the combination meter software," said Transport Canada.

"For certain vehicles, the dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the combination meter."

Toyota Canada will notify affected vehicle owners by mid-November, the company said in a statement published on its website last week.