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According to Au7o's analysis of 1,140+ owner reports, the 2025 Toyota Crown has 10 documented known issues, with 2 rated critical. The most serious are Instrument Panel May Not Display Speed or Brake/TPMS Warning Lights at Startup (Recall 25V595000) and Rearview Camera Freezes or Goes Blank in Reverse (PVM Software Recall, FMVSS 111). The most commonly reported issue is Excessive Road and Wind Noise for Segment with 420 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $40 to $1,800. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
All 10 Known Issues
NHTSA Recalls4 recalls
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Campaign #24V54800023/07/2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Campaign #25V59500011/09/2025
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According to Au7o's analysis of 1,140+ owner reports, the 2025 Toyota Crown has 10 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Instrument Panel May Not Display Speed or Brake/TPMS Warning Lights at Startup (Recall 25V595000), Rearview Camera Freezes or Goes Blank in Reverse (PVM Software Recall, FMVSS 111), Hybrid System Software Glitches and Hesitation. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Toyota Crown reliable?
The 2025 Toyota Crown has 10 known issues documented across 1,140+ owner reports. 2 issues are rated critical: Instrument Panel May Not Display Speed or Brake/TPMS Warning Lights at Startup (Recall 25V595000) and Rearview Camera Freezes or Goes Blank in Reverse (PVM Software Recall, FMVSS 111). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Toyota Crown problems?
Repair costs for known Toyota Crown issues range from $0 to $1,800, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown Instrument Panel May Not Display Speed or Brake/TPMS Warning Lights at Startup (Recall 25V595000)?
Toyota recalled the 2023-2025 Crown as part of NHTSA campaign 25V595000, which covers 591,377 vehicles across the whole campaign (many Toyota and Lexus models, not the Crown alone). An error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup can leave the instrument panel failin… Severity: high.
What is the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown Rearview Camera Freezes or Goes Blank in Reverse (PVM Software Recall, FMVSS 111)?
Crowns equipped with the Panoramic View Monitor are included in Toyota's ~1 million-vehicle multi-brand recall for a Parking Assist ECU software error that can make the rearview camera image freeze (about two seconds) or show a blank screen when shifted into reverse shortly after… Severity: high.
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On the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown, toyota recalled the 2023-2025 Crown as part of NHTSA campaign 25V595000, which covers 591,377 vehicles across the whole campaign (many Toyota and Lexus models, not the Crown alone). An error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup can leave the instrument panel failing to display vehicle speed, the brake system warning light, and the tire pressure warning light. On a car like the Crown where the driver relies entirely on the digital cluster for speed, that means you may pull away with no speed readout and no way to see a brake or tire pressure warning that would normally appear there. NHTSA notes an instrument panel that does not show critical information increases the risk of a crash or injury. Toyota's internal numbers for the campaign are 25TB08 and 25TA08.
Common Symptoms
Instrument panel does not display vehicle speed after startup
Brake system warning light does not appear in the cluster
Tire pressure warning light does not appear in the cluster
How to Fix
The repair is free. For non-plug-in Crowns, Toyota delivers the instrument panel software update over the air (OTA) — no shop visit is needed, but a dealer can handle it if the update does not take. Owner letters went out December 5, 2025, with additional letters anticipated in May 2026 because this is a phased recall. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific Crown is included and whether the remedy has been applied, or call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
On the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown, the Crown's 12.3-inch infotainment system can exhibit lag, slow boot times, and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto disconnections. The system occasionally freezes requiring a reboot, and voice recognition can be unresponsive.
Common Symptoms
Slow system boot on startup
Touchscreen lag when navigating menus
Wireless CarPlay disconnecting
Voice assistant unresponsive
System freezing requiring reboot
How to Fix
Perform a hard reset by holding the power button for 15+ seconds. Visit dealer for head unit software updates (Toyota releases regular stability improvements). For CarPlay issues, delete and re-pair the phone, and ensure phone iOS/Android is updated. Using a wired USB connection is more stable than wireless. Clear the navigation cache periodically.
Medium Confidence380 owner reportsLast reported by owners Feb 2026Reviewed Feb 2026
On the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown, crowns equipped with the Panoramic View Monitor are included in Toyota's ~1 million-vehicle multi-brand recall for a Parking Assist ECU software error that can make the rearview camera image freeze (about two seconds) or show a blank screen when shifted into reverse shortly after startup, failing FMVSS No. 111. This is a software defect distinct from the 24V442000 camera water-ingress hardware recall. Multiple independent news sources (WardsAuto, CBS, AOL) explicitly list the Crown.
Common Symptoms
Backup camera image freezes when shifting into reverse
Blank/black rearview screen in reverse
Rearview image fails to update or lags for ~2 seconds after startup
Intermittent loss of Panoramic View Monitor display
How to Fix
Toyota recall covering 2022-2026 Toyota/Lexus/Subaru PVM vehicles (campaigns 25TB13 / 25LB06). Dealers update the Parking Assist ECU software for the Panoramic View Monitor system free of charge; interim owner notifications mailed December 16, 2025. Verify by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
On the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown, certain 2023-2025 Crowns distributed by Gulf States Toyota and fitted with GST dealer accessories carry a load-carrying-capacity modification label whose added-weight value is inaccurate due to a programming error, failing FMVSS No. 110. A driver relying on the wrong figure could overload the vehicle, raising crash risk. Confirmed via the NHTSA Part 573 report for 24V-548.
Common Symptoms
Incorrect added-accessory weight value on the load capacity modification label
Risk of unintentionally overloading the vehicle
Tire/load rating mismatch versus actual installed accessories
How to Fix
NHTSA recall 24V548000. Gulf States Toyota mails corrected load-capacity labels with replacement instructions free of charge (also installable at any Toyota dealer); owner letters were mailed September 16, 2024.
On the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown, unlike almost every other Toyota passenger car sold in the US, the Crown fastens its wheels with M14x1.5 lug bolts threaded directly into the hub rather than studs and nuts, and the factory bolt uses a 14mm radius (ball) seat rather than the 60-degree taper seat that is standard in the aftermarket. Toyota issued bulletin T-SB-0042-23 covering hub bolt fastening on 2023-2024 vehicles precisely because the arrangement is unfamiliar. Two failure modes follow. Tire shops unfamiliar with bolts can cross-thread or strip the hub itself, which is far more expensive than replacing a stud. And when aftermarket or winter wheels are fitted, a taper-seat bolt used against a radius-seat wheel (or the reverse when the OE wheels go back on in spring) does not seat correctly and can loosen in service. Owners also report the exposed lug bolt heads rusting in salted climates.
Common Symptoms
Tire shop unable to remove or refit wheels correctly
Cross-threaded or stripped hub threads
Wheel bolts loosening after an aftermarket wheel fitment
Rust on exposed lug bolt heads
How to Fix
There is no recall. Torque the lug bolts to the Crown's 105 lb-ft specification, not the 79 lb-ft used on stud-equipped Toyotas, and check that any bolt used is the correct 14mm radius/ball seat type for the wheel actually fitted. When buying aftermarket or winter wheels, buy the matching seat type in the correct length and re-torque after 50-100 miles. Tell any tire shop before work begins that the car uses lug bolts. If the hub threads are damaged, the hub or bearing assembly must be replaced or thread-repaired, which costs several hundred dollars per corner. Some owners fit a lug bolt to wheel stud conversion to eliminate the risk entirely.
On the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown, platinum and other 21-inch-wheel Crowns run an unusual 225/45R21 tire size with very little sidewall. Owners report that replacement tires in this size are hard to source, with Michelin effectively the only supplier for a long period, and are expensive, and that the low-profile sidewall gives little protection so potholes and curb strikes readily damage the rim itself. Owners also report the original equipment tires wearing quickly, and there are flat-tire reports on the 21-inch fitment; the Crown carries no full-size spare, so a sidewall puncture means a tow or a long wait for an unusual size to be ordered in. Cars on the 19-inch wheel are not affected, and several owners have downsized to 19s specifically to escape the problem.
Common Symptoms
Bent or cracked wheel after a pothole strike
Difficulty sourcing 225/45R21 replacement tires
High tire replacement cost
Faster than expected original equipment tire wear
Flat tire with no full-size spare available
How to Fix
There is no defect remedy. Practical mitigation is to keep the tires at the door-placard pressure and inspect them after pothole strikes, carry a plug kit or confirm the tire repair kit is present and in date, and consider a 19-inch winter or year-round wheel and tire package, which restores sidewall, widens tire choice and lowers replacement cost. Bent 21-inch rims can often be straightened by a wheel repair specialist for far less than a new OE wheel. Check tire availability locally before committing to a 21-inch-equipped car.
On the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown, the Crown's hybrid powertrain (2.4L turbo hybrid or 2.5L hybrid) can exhibit software-related hesitation during transitions between electric and gas power. The system occasionally surges or hesitates during low-speed maneuvers, particularly in parking lots.
Common Symptoms
Hesitation during EV-to-gas transitions
Unexpected surge in parking lots
Jerky low-speed acceleration
Momentary power loss during lane changes
How to Fix
Visit dealer for hybrid control module software update (Toyota has released multiple calibrations improving transition smoothness). Ensure 12V auxiliary battery is in good condition. Some owners report that Sport mode provides more consistent power delivery. The issue improves with newer software versions.
Medium Confidence340 owner reportsLast reported by owners Feb 2026Reviewed Feb 2026
Community reported
420 owners
On the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown, the Crown exhibits more road noise than expected for a near-luxury sedan, particularly from the rear wheel wells and A-pillar area at highway speeds. The crossover-like ride height and larger wheel/tire combination contribute to increased tire noise versus traditional sedans.
Common Symptoms
Noticeable road noise at highway speeds
Wind noise around A-pillar area
Tire noise from rear wheel wells
Road imperfections easily heard in cabin
How to Fix
Upgrade to quieter touring tires (Michelin Primacy Tour A/S or Continental PureContact LS). Add sound deadening material to rear wheel wells (Dynamat or Kilmat). Check door seals for proper fitment and add secondary door seals if needed. Aftermarket A-pillar wind deflectors can reduce wind noise.
Medium Confidence420 owner reportsLast reported by owners Feb 2026Reviewed Feb 2026
On the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown, owners of the 2023 and later Crown report the lower rocker and door molding trim pulling away from the doors and body, often within the first few thousand miles. The retaining clips and the plastic clip towers moulded into the trim break, so the strip has to be repeatedly snapped back on and eventually flaps loose. At least one owner reported the loosened trim letting water in between the molding and the front passenger door and under the door threshold, causing a rattle. The Crown's low-slung molding sits close enough to the ground that it catches on curbs and grass when a door is opened, which accelerates the damage. A dealer body shop confirmed to one owner that the failure was a manufacturing defect in the molding rather than road-debris impact.
Common Symptoms
Rocker or lower door molding pulling away from the body
Trim strip has to be repeatedly pressed back on
Broken plastic clips found behind the molding
Water intrusion between the molding and the door
Rattle from the door threshold area
How to Fix
There is no recall. If only the retaining clips have broken, the correct clips can be ordered over the parts counter and the strip reseated. If the clip towers moulded into the molding itself have snapped off, the molding section must be replaced. Because dealers have acknowledged the defect, claim the repair under the 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty; the trim is not covered by the 5-year/60,000-mile corrosion coverage. Re-inspect after winter, since the failure is reported most often in cold weather when the plastic is brittle.
On the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown, crown owners describe the brakes changing feel mid-stop: regenerative braking begins the deceleration, the hydraulic friction brakes then blend in, and as road speed falls the regenerative contribution drops out, producing a noticeable reduction in braking rate near the end of a stop unless the driver adds pedal pressure. Separately, owners report a metallic clang or clunk from the brakes at the moment the pedal is released, audible with the radio off and confirmed by several owners including Crown Signia drivers. Neither behaviour sets a code, but the shifting pedal response is unsettling in traffic and the transition means the friction pads see little use, which lets surface corrosion build on the rotors.
Common Symptoms
Braking rate drops off in the last few mph of a stop
Pedal feel changes partway through a stop
Metallic clang or clunk when the brake pedal is released
Rotor surface rust from light friction brake use
How to Fix
Toyota treats the blending transition as a characteristic of the electronically controlled brake system rather than a defect, so there is no recall or bulletin remedy; a dealer can verify brake actuator operation and perform a linear solenoid valve / brake system initialisation with Techstream if the pedal feel is genuinely abnormal or a warning lamp appears. For the noise on pedal release, have the caliper hardware, slide pins and pad shims inspected and lubricated. Owners in humid or salted climates should periodically apply firm friction braking from moderate speed to scrub surface rust off rotors that regenerative braking otherwise leaves untouched.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Campaign #25V74400030/10/2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Crown vehicles equipped with rearview and/or frontview cameras. Due to insufficient laser welding, the camera cases may separate, allowing water to leak into the cameras and short circuit. The rearview and front view camera images may not appear on the displays or display a distorted image.
Campaign #24V44200014/06/2024
Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check recalls specific to your vehicle.
What is the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown Hybrid System Software Glitches and Hesitation?
The Crown's hybrid powertrain (2.4L turbo hybrid or 2.5L hybrid) can exhibit software-related hesitation during transitions between electric and gas power. The system occasionally surges or hesitates during low-speed maneuvers, particularly in parking lots. Repairs typically run $0-$200. Severity: medium.
What is the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown Ball-Seat M14 Lug Bolts Instead of Studs — Cross-Threaded Hubs and Wrong Aftermarket Hardware?
Unlike almost every other Toyota passenger car sold in the US, the Crown fastens its wheels with M14x1.5 lug bolts threaded directly into the hub rather than studs and nuts, and the factory bolt uses a 14mm radius (ball) seat rather than the 60-degree taper seat that is standard… Repairs typically run $60-$900. Severity: medium.
What is the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown Excessive Road and Wind Noise for Segment?
The Crown exhibits more road noise than expected for a near-luxury sedan, particularly from the rear wheel wells and A-pillar area at highway speeds. The crossover-like ride height and larger wheel/tire combination contribute to increased tire noise versus traditional sedans. Repairs typically run $50-$800. Severity: low.
What is the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown Infotainment System Lag and Wireless CarPlay Disconnects?
The Crown's 12.3-inch infotainment system can exhibit lag, slow boot times, and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto disconnections. The system occasionally freezes requiring a reboot, and voice recognition can be unresponsive. Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: low.
What is the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Label (Recall 24V548000, FMVSS 110)?
Certain 2023-2025 Crowns distributed by Gulf States Toyota and fitted with GST dealer accessories carry a load-carrying-capacity modification label whose added-weight value is inaccurate due to a programming error, failing FMVSS No. 110. A driver relying on the wrong figure could… Severity: low.
What is the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown Rocker Panel / Lower Door Molding Detaches From the Body and Allows Water Behind the Trim?
Owners of the 2023 and later Crown report the lower rocker and door molding trim pulling away from the doors and body, often within the first few thousand miles. The retaining clips and the plastic clip towers moulded into the trim break, so the strip has to be repeatedly snapped… Repairs typically run $40-$600. Severity: low.
What is the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown Inconsistent Deceleration and Clunk on Pedal Release From Regenerative-to-Friction Brake Blending?
Crown owners describe the brakes changing feel mid-stop: regenerative braking begins the deceleration, the hydraulic friction brakes then blend in, and as road speed falls the regenerative contribution drops out, producing a noticeable reduction in braking rate near the end of a… Repairs typically run $0-$250. Severity: low.
What is the 2023-2025 Toyota Crown 21-Inch Wheels With 225/45R21 Tires — Rim Damage, Scarce Replacements and High Running Cost?
Platinum and other 21-inch-wheel Crowns run an unusual 225/45R21 tire size with very little sidewall. Owners report that replacement tires in this size are hard to source, with Michelin effectively the only supplier for a long period, and are expensive, and that the low-profile s… Repairs typically run $300-$1,800. Severity: low.
