What are the most common Toyota Crown problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 1,140+ owner reports, the 2025 Toyota Crown has 11 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 11 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.
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 Front Suspension Clunking Over Bumps?
Multiple Crown owners report a clunking or knocking noise from the front suspension when driving over bumps, expansion joints, or uneven pavement. The noise is traced to the front stabilizer bar end links and bushings, which appear undersized for the Crown's weight. The issue is… Repairs typically run $150-$600. 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.
