dude, i work for lexus and this customer came to me with that issue. I didnt even know at the time they had dashcams. spent hours with them and told them to come back later so I can do some research. You are a savior my guys, thank you a lot!!!
@@stevenhong7099 hey can you also tell them that the Toyota Dashcam and Toyota App shouldn't connect via separate wifi networks? It's the worst design possible. Also why doesn't the dashcam also record the rear view? My truck has a rear viewing camera for parking. Seems like it'd be so easy.
@@JohnFixes I agree. Also the bandwidth of that WiFi is terrible. It took forever to download from the app, so I ended up taking microSD from the dash-cam and had this issue. For rear view camera, it’s different from dash-cam. The wiring and communication network is completely separate, as they might be used for safety critical system with additional cybersecurity measurement in. For system like Tesla Sentry (recording all vehicle cameras and upload to cloud), I think it’s more about privacy issue. I can’t speak for that, and it’s really about how legal team wants to deal with those privacy. Takeaway is that for current system, cameras are on another dedicated networks with cybersecurity things, so people won’t be able to tap in or spoof the video feed. Whether they plan to develop something so it can record all videos, this is a really big discussions involving a lot of engineers. Normally it’s a lot of fights and battles on the design.
Just wanted to say, this video saved my sanity. I did the exact same thing (took out SD while power was on and then read it was a bad idea). I thought it would be an easy replacement. I tried several which all did not work. Once i got the recommended one from his link it worked like a charm.
*If you found this video helpful, please consider clicking on the "THANK$" Button!* 😃 This is what you need for the repair... Samsung 32GB PROEndurance Micro SD Card: amzn.to/3QGQFgT ⚠ WARNING: Do NOT get any card larger than 32GB... It will NOT work!!! ⚠ I earn a small commission on purchases made via the link above but it does NOT affect your cost. Thank you for supporting the channel and the content I create!
Thank you so much! My dealer couldn’t even help me fix this! Grabbed a 256GB and reformatted to FAT32, like suggested in other video, and my Sequoia records like a dream now.
Isn't it crazy that the dealers are so clueless about this? And if anyone is wondering which video he's referencing that shows how you can install a card bigger than 32GB, here it is: th-cam.com/video/Irif0knwPpY/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching!
The 2025 Camry Dash Cam manual specifies a maximum size of 128 GB formatted in FAT32. The issue is that most cards this size come formatted with exFAT32 out of the box, which requires formatting to FAT32 to work with the Toyota Dash-Cam unit. This can be done with various tools, such as RUFUS. The other specific "recommendation" was to use a "Class 10" micro SD card. Class 10 refers to a data write capability of at least 10MB/s, so slower cards might not work correctly with the dash unit. It makes sense to use just a specific Samsung card 32Gig size, as most of the small microSDs are formatted in FAT32 instead of the larger size ones, such as 128GB (due to the limiting factor of FAT32 formatting). In the old days, the FAT32 maximum value support was up to 4BG, yet regarding the partition size, theoretically, you can get it up to 2TB, but Windows machines support it up to 32 Gigs. This explains why you would need to use 3rd party utility to format a new card with FAT32 past the 32GB size. So, you don't have to use a Samsung MicroSD card and the specific showed in this video, but you have to make sure to use a card no larger than 128Gig in size and Class 10 formatted in FAT32 (not exFAT32, not NTFS, etc). I just ordered a PNY 128 Gig Elite Class 10 microSDXC card (supports up to 100MB/s speed, to test with the Toyota unit. The card cost 12 dollars, but I will let you know how it goes. Thanks for sharing this video; I like that you pointed out how to recognize the issue with the card, and I wanted to add a few pieces of information on card limitations. Thanks!
It will take a 128GB SD card. Just needs to be formatted to FAT32. Says this in the manual. You're correct, don't take it out when the green power light is on or flashing, this can cause damage.
Hey... I wanted to let you know I made a video from your suggestion, and I also credit you! Watch here: th-cam.com/video/Irif0knwPpY/w-d-xo.html Thank you for sharing!
I have the same issue, but I didn't take out the one it came with while dash cam was on I did it when car was off. But the SD card it came with seems to be stuck I can't get it out no matter what? Is there a specific way I'm supposed to take it out or is mine just stuck?
@@JohnFixes Awesome! I managed to remove the SD card but new one gives same error of blinking and flashing lights and when I out old one it does the same thing :/
@@JohnFixes 128gb. I did read that was to big and the max is 32gb, but even when I put the one that came with it a 16gb industrial one it does the same thing and now everytime the car turns on it goes off and we need to hold a button for it to turn off so it's extremely annoying especially right now that we're on a road trip 😭 Any fixes?
@@therealvoltix Yeah, your original 16GB SD card is destroyed because you took it out while the light was still flashing. You need to wait 3 min after turning off the vehicle or it will completely ruin the card. Now you need a 32GB card or smaller. A 128GB one will NOT work. The dashcam won't recognize it just like it won't recognize your damaged card. I put a link in the video description for a card that will fix your problem. (The exact same thing happened to me.)
That's the camera Toyota is installing as original equipment now. It's in a 2024 Tundra, but is in many Toyota and Lexus models currently. If you're looking for a very clean, stock-looking camera, fitcamx.com is a good source for many makes of vehicles.
Tried this on my Lexus GX 550 and it did not work. I got the same Samsung card. Not sure what’s up! Super annoying. Update: I was able to get it to work with your recommended card! So if you hold down the power button, and then when it first turns on hold down the wifi button and then connect to it with the card that’s not working. Then in the app there is an option to format the SD card in settings. I did that and 💥!
dude, i work for lexus and this customer came to me with that issue. I didnt even know at the time they had dashcams. spent hours with them and told them to come back later so I can do some research. You are a savior my guys, thank you a lot!!!
Wow,I even helped a Lexus dealership? I love it! Thanks for sharing!
Dude, I’m a Toyota engineer and driving the car I’m designing (different sub-system). I had this issue too. I’m going to complain to that team 👊👊👊
@@stevenhong7099 hey can you also tell them that the Toyota Dashcam and Toyota App shouldn't connect via separate wifi networks? It's the worst design possible.
Also why doesn't the dashcam also record the rear view? My truck has a rear viewing camera for parking. Seems like it'd be so easy.
@@JohnFixes I agree. Also the bandwidth of that WiFi is terrible. It took forever to download from the app, so I ended up taking microSD from the dash-cam and had this issue.
For rear view camera, it’s different from dash-cam. The wiring and communication network is completely separate, as they might be used for safety critical system with additional cybersecurity measurement in.
For system like Tesla Sentry (recording all vehicle cameras and upload to cloud), I think it’s more about privacy issue. I can’t speak for that, and it’s really about how legal team wants to deal with those privacy.
Takeaway is that for current system, cameras are on another dedicated networks with cybersecurity things, so people won’t be able to tap in or spoof the video feed. Whether they plan to develop something so it can record all videos, this is a really big discussions involving a lot of engineers. Normally it’s a lot of fights and battles on the design.
Just wanted to say, this video saved my sanity. I did the exact same thing (took out SD while power was on and then read it was a bad idea). I thought it would be an easy replacement. I tried several which all did not work. Once i got the recommended one from his link it worked like a charm.
Glad we got you back on the road with a working dashcam... thanks for watching!
The only video that was able to help me out. Perfect video. Perfectly explained thank you.
Thanks for watching!
*If you found this video helpful, please consider clicking on the "THANK$" Button!* 😃
This is what you need for the repair... Samsung 32GB PROEndurance Micro SD Card: amzn.to/3QGQFgT
⚠ WARNING: Do NOT get any card larger than 32GB... It will NOT work!!! ⚠
I earn a small commission on purchases made via the link above but it does NOT affect your cost. Thank you for supporting the channel and the content I create!
Thank you so much! My dealer couldn’t even help me fix this! Grabbed a 256GB and reformatted to FAT32, like suggested in other video, and my Sequoia records like a dream now.
Isn't it crazy that the dealers are so clueless about this?
And if anyone is wondering which video he's referencing that shows how you can install a card bigger than 32GB, here it is: th-cam.com/video/Irif0knwPpY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching!
This might sound like a dumb question but How do you reformat it to a FAT32 Lol
@@base1096-d7x There is a link to the video in the comment above:)
@@base1096-d7x watch this for your answer.... th-cam.com/video/Irif0knwPpY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks!
The 2025 Camry Dash Cam manual specifies a maximum size of 128 GB formatted in FAT32. The issue is that most cards this size come formatted with exFAT32 out of the box, which requires formatting to FAT32 to work with the Toyota Dash-Cam unit. This can be done with various tools, such as RUFUS. The other specific "recommendation" was to use a "Class 10" micro SD card. Class 10 refers to a data write capability of at least 10MB/s, so slower cards might not work correctly with the dash unit. It makes sense to use just a specific Samsung card 32Gig size, as most of the small microSDs are formatted in FAT32 instead of the larger size ones, such as 128GB (due to the limiting factor of FAT32 formatting). In the old days, the FAT32 maximum value support was up to 4BG, yet regarding the partition size, theoretically, you can get it up to 2TB, but Windows machines support it up to 32 Gigs. This explains why you would need to use 3rd party utility to format a new card with FAT32 past the 32GB size. So, you don't have to use a Samsung MicroSD card and the specific showed in this video, but you have to make sure to use a card no larger than 128Gig in size and Class 10 formatted in FAT32 (not exFAT32, not NTFS, etc). I just ordered a PNY 128 Gig Elite Class 10 microSDXC card (supports up to 100MB/s speed, to test with the Toyota unit. The card cost 12 dollars, but I will let you know how it goes. Thanks for sharing this video; I like that you pointed out how to recognize the issue with the card, and I wanted to add a few pieces of information on card limitations. Thanks!
Just tell us , you sound like my wife 😅
Ok ok 32 gb finally
😂😂😂
It will take a 128GB SD card. Just needs to be formatted to FAT32. Says this in the manual. You're correct, don't take it out when the green power light is on or flashing, this can cause damage.
Hmm I need to try that!
Hey... I wanted to let you know I made a video from your suggestion, and I also credit you! Watch here: th-cam.com/video/Irif0knwPpY/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for sharing!
This is the 32 GB actually worked on my Toyota dash cam he actually said that was true
I have the same issue, but I didn't take out the one it came with while dash cam was on I did it when car was off. But the SD card it came with seems to be stuck I can't get it out no matter what? Is there a specific way I'm supposed to take it out or is mine just stuck?
Hey, I liked your question, so I answered the best I could in this new video... take a look!
th-cam.com/video/GnZ_R6YXcRs/w-d-xo.html
@@JohnFixes Awesome! I managed to remove the SD card but new one gives same error of blinking and flashing lights and when I out old one it does the same thing :/
@@therealvoltix what size card did you replace the original with?
@@JohnFixes 128gb. I did read that was to big and the max is 32gb, but even when I put the one that came with it a 16gb industrial one it does the same thing and now everytime the car turns on it goes off and we need to hold a button for it to turn off so it's extremely annoying especially right now that we're on a road trip 😭
Any fixes?
@@therealvoltix Yeah, your original 16GB SD card is destroyed because you took it out while the light was still flashing. You need to wait 3 min after turning off the vehicle or it will completely ruin the card.
Now you need a 32GB card or smaller. A 128GB one will NOT work. The dashcam won't recognize it just like it won't recognize your damaged card.
I put a link in the video description for a card that will fix your problem. (The exact same thing happened to me.)
What is this camera? I have a 2018 Tacoma and looking for a good camera, thanks
That's the camera Toyota is installing as original equipment now. It's in a 2024 Tundra, but is in many Toyota and Lexus models currently.
If you're looking for a very clean, stock-looking camera, fitcamx.com is a good source for many makes of vehicles.
Tried this on my Lexus GX 550 and it did not work. I got the same Samsung card. Not sure what’s up! Super annoying.
Update: I was able to get it to work with your recommended card! So if you hold down the power button, and then when it first turns on hold down the wifi button and then connect to it with the card that’s not working. Then in the app there is an option to format the SD card in settings. I did that and 💥!