Two separate safety campaigns filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this month affect more than 1.1 million vehicles on U.S. roads. Toyota and Lexus are recalling roughly 591,000 SUVs, sedans, and trucks because the 12.3-inch instrument panel can go blank at startup. Hyundai is recalling about 568,580 Palisade three-row SUVs because front and second-row window seat belts may fail to latch. Both manufacturers will repair affected vehicles at no charge, but the fixes differ in urgency, dealer time, and what you should do before your appointment.
Toyota and Lexus recall 25V595: blank combination meter
NHTSA campaign 25V595 covers certain Toyota and Lexus models equipped with a 12.3-inch combination meter. According to Toyota's Part 573 report, software in that display writes to its memory device at an abnormally high rate. Over time the memory can fail, and the instrument cluster may stay blank when you start the vehicle. Without speed, brake, tire-pressure, and other telltales visible, a driver might not notice a secondary fault until it becomes a safety issue.
Models listed in the recall include:
- 2023–2024 Toyota Venza
- 2023–2025 Toyota RAV4, RAV4 Prime, RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid, Highlander, GR Corolla, and Crown
- 2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and Lexus TX and LS
- 2025 Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, and 4Runner
- 2025 Lexus RX
Toyota says dealers will inspect the combination meter and either update its programming or replace the assembly with an improved unit. Many non-plug-in-hybrid vehicles can receive an over-the-air software update; plug-in hybrid and certain other trims may need an in-dealer inspection and possible cluster replacement. Owner letters were scheduled to begin around mid-November 2025, with phased repairs continuing into 2026. Toyota campaign numbers are 25TA08 and 25TB08; Lexus numbers are 25LA05 and 25LB05. Customer support is available at 1-800-331-4331.
Hyundai recall 25V607: Palisade seat belt buckles
Hyundai campaign 25V607 (manufacturer recall 283) targets 2020 through 2025 Palisade models. NHTSA reports that buckle assemblies at the driver seat, front passenger seat, and second-row window positions may contain out-of-specification parts from the supplier. Extra friction inside the latch channel—especially in cold weather—can stop the tongue from fully engaging if you insert the belt slowly.
Until your dealer replaces the affected buckles, NHTSA and Hyundai advise fastening the belt with a quick, direct motion, then pulling on the strap to confirm it latched. VINs tied to this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025. Interim owner letters were expected in late October 2025, with the full remedy rollout phased into 2026. Hyundai customer service can be reached at 1-855-371-9460.
Check your VIN before you schedule service
Neither recall applies to every vehicle in the model years above. Trim, production date, and equipment matter. Enter your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, for Toyota and Lexus, at toyota.com/recall. If your Palisade or RAV4 shows open campaigns, call your dealer with the campaign number so the service advisor can confirm parts availability—recall queues have stretched to several days when multiple fixes stack on one visit.
After you confirm an open recall, note the campaign ID and estimated repair window in CarDiary so the completed dealer work sits beside your other service records instead of getting lost in email.
What the repairs cost in time and dollars
Federal safety recalls are performed free of charge; you should not pay for the remedy itself. The real costs are downtime, transportation, and—in the Palisade case—extra vigilance every time someone buckles up.
For Toyota's display recall, owners who received over-the-air updates report install times under an hour in the driveway. Plug-in hybrid owners who need a cluster swap or combined recall work often budget half a day at the dealer, and multi-recall visits can stretch to three or four days when parts ship mid-week. At the U.S. federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, even a four-hour wait represents $29 in lost time before you count rideshare fares or rental-car bills your insurer may not cover for voluntary recall service.
Hyundai's seat belt fix requires physical buckle replacement. Until parts are widely stocked, some Palisade households may choose to limit who sits in the affected second-row positions or swap vehicles for long highway trips. That is an inconvenience cost no invoice captures.
Running costs if you keep driving a Palisade
While you wait for a buckle appointment, everyday expenses continue. The EPA rates the 2025 Palisade at 22 mpg combined with front-wheel drive (19 city / 26 highway) and 21 mpg combined with all-wheel drive (19 city / 24 highway), using regular gasoline in its 18.8-gallon tank. At the EPA's illustrative 15,000-mile annual driving mix, fueleconomy.gov estimates about $2,800 per year in fuel for the FWD version and roughly $2,950 for AWD—figures that move with pump prices in your state. You can stress-test monthly tank math for your zip code with the CarDiary MPG and fuel cost calculator.
Palisade transaction prices have tracked the broader market: Kelley Blue Book reported the U.S. new-vehicle average transaction price crossed $50,000 for the first time in September 2025. A documented recall completion helps at trade-in time because buyers and lenders increasingly ask for proof that open safety campaigns were closed.
How these recalls differ from the Ford F-150 fuel-tank campaign
Earlier in 2025, NHTSA also pursued fuel-system recalls affecting full-size trucks. The Toyota and Hyundai actions are unrelated: one is an electronic display memory defect, the other a mechanical seat belt latch tolerance issue. If your household runs multiple brands, check each VIN separately rather than assuming one dealer visit clears every open item.
Practical steps for affected owners this week
- Run your VIN on NHTSA.gov and save a screenshot of the results.
- Call your dealer with the campaign number (25V595 for Toyota/Lexus display, 25V607 for Hyundai Palisade belts).
- Ask whether the fix is available over the air or requires a bay slot, and whether loaner vehicles are offered.
- Until the Palisade belt remedy is done, buckle with a firm, quick motion and tug the belt to verify the latch.
- After repair, keep the dealer receipt; it is your proof the open recall closed.
More than a million combined vehicles is a large footprint, but the remedies are straightforward once you know which campaign applies to your VIN. Start with the federal lookup, schedule the free repair, and treat the paperwork like any other maintenance record—you will need it long after the headlines move on.