Toyota Crown problems and known issues

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The Toyota Crown has a short recall record so far. The most-documented problems are camera cases on 2023 Crowns that can leak and blank the rearview image (24V442), instrument panel software that may not show speed or warning lights on 2023–2025 Crowns and 2025 Crown Signias (25V595), and load-capacity label corrections.

CarWhere lists 3 documented Crown issues, including 3 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source.

Crown generations at a glance

Toyota Crown generations and the known issues listed for each
GenerationModel yearsIssues on this page
16th gen2023–presentCamera cases can leak and blank the rearview image (24V442) · Instrument panel may not display speed or warnings (25V595) · Accessory load-capacity label may be wrong (24V548)

16th gen Crown problems (2023–present)

Camera cases can leak and blank the rearview image (24V442) (2023)

Safety recall
Generation:
16th gen (2023–present)
Years:
2023
Powertrain:
All

Insufficient laser welding can let the cases of the rearview and front-view cameras on 2023 Crowns separate, letting water in and shorting the cameras. The camera images may then not appear or look distorted. Dealers inspect and replace the cameras as needed, free of charge.

Symptoms

  • Blank, foggy or distorted camera image

Check before buying

  • Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Ask a Toyota dealer for the repair order showing the recall work
  • Shift into reverse and confirm a clear rearview image

NHTSA recall: 24V442 (2024-06) · 13,077 vehicles

Sources: [1]

Instrument panel may not display speed or warnings (25V595) (2023–2025)

Safety recall
Generation:
16th gen (2023–present)
Years:
2023–2025
Powertrain:
All

A start-up error in the instrument panel software of 2023–2025 Crown, 2025 Crown Signia and many other Toyota and Lexus models may stop the panel showing vehicle speed and brake and tire-pressure warning lights. For non-plug-in models Toyota updates the software over the air free of charge. The 591,377-unit phased recall spans all included models.

Symptoms

  • Blank speedometer or missing warning lights after start-up

Check before buying

  • Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Ask a Toyota dealer for the repair order showing the recall work

NHTSA recall: 25V595 (2025-09) · 591,377 vehicles

Sources: [1]

Accessory load-capacity label may be wrong (24V548) (2023–2025)

Safety recall
Generation:
16th gen (2023–present)
Years:
2023–2025
Powertrain:
All

Distributor Gulf States Toyota recalled 2023–2025 Crowns and many other Toyota models fitted with its accessories because the load carrying capacity modification label may list inaccurate added weight values. GST mails new labels to owners free of charge.

Symptoms

  • None; check the door-jamb label

Check before buying

  • Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Ask a Toyota dealer for the repair order showing the recall work

NHTSA recall: 24V548 (2024-07) · 33,848 vehicles

Sources: [1]

Related Crown research

This page explains specific mechanical issues and recalls. Which model years drew the most owner complaints relative to the rest of the model’s history is answered in the years-to-avoid research where CarWhere publishes it.

Confirm how a Crown was built before you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Toyota Crown have many problems?

The Crown’s documented record is short: a 2023 camera water-leak recall (24V442), an instrument panel software recall covering 2023–2025 Crowns (25V595), and label corrections (24V548, plus 26V179 for the Crown Signia). None involves the hybrid powertrain.

What is the 2023 Toyota Crown camera recall?

Recall 24V442 covers 13,077 2023 Crowns with rearview or front-view cameras whose cases can separate from weak laser welds, letting water in. Images may disappear or distort; dealers inspect and replace the cameras free of charge.

Is the Crown Signia part of the Crown recalls?

The Crown Signia is a separate SUV nameplate and is not covered on this page. The 2025 Crown Signia is included in instrument panel software recall 25V595 alongside 2023–2025 Crowns, while camera recall 24V442 covers only the Crown.

How do I check a used Crown for open recalls?

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and ask a Toyota dealer for repair orders, including any over-the-air software update for 25V595. Test the camera and confirm the gauges show speed and warning lights at start-up.

Sources

Issue descriptions are CarWhere’s own summaries of the sources below. Repair costs are shown only where a source states them and vary by shop and region.

  1. NHTSA recalls dataset: Toyota recalls naming the Crown — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)

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