DTC U0300-57: Internal Control Module Software Incompatibility Invalid / Incompatible Software Component [12/2019 - 09/2020]: Description

2025 Toyota Highlander XLE, FWDSECTION Description

for HV Model 

  1. The forward recognition camera receives vehicle information from the hybrid vehicle control ECU via CAN communication.

    If the vehicle information stored in the forward recognition camera differs from that sent from the hybrid vehicle control ECU, the forward recognition camera stores this DTC.

for Gasoline Model 

  1. The forward recognition camera receives vehicle information from the ECM via CAN communication.

    If the vehicle information stored in the forward recognition camera differs from that sent from the ECM, the forward recognition camera stores this DTC.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
U0300-57 Internal Control Module Software Incompatibility Invalid / Incompatible Software Component for HV Model 
  1. When the ignition switch is ON for 3 seconds or more, the vehicle information sent from the hybrid vehicle control ECU does not match that stored in the forward recognition camera for 1 second or more.

for Gasoline Model 

  1. When the ignition switch is ON for 3 seconds or more, the vehicle information sent from the ECM does not match that stored in the forward recognition camera for 1 second or more.
for HV Model 
  • Hybrid control system
  • Forward recognition camera
  • Hybrid vehicle control ECU

for Gasoline Model 

  • SFI system
  • Forward recognition camera
  • ECM
RENDER: 1.0x

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