01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Lexus NX450H+ recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V478000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- July 12, 2023
- Potential units
- 43,442campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.
Why it matters: A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.
Owner notification: December 29, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA 22V239000
- Component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Report received
- April 13, 2022
- Potential units
- 458,110campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems.".
Why it matters: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
Owner notification: May 27, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA 22V238000
- Component
- STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION
- Report received
- April 13, 2022
- Potential units
- 4,215campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2022 NX250, NX350, NX350h, and NX450h+ vehicles. Missing spot-welds between the body panels and the front shock absorber mounting areas may cause the front shock absorber to separate from the mounting area.
Why it matters: A separated shock absorber can cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add welds to body panels or replace the body panels where welds have failed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus's number for this recall is 22LA02.
Owner notification: June 10, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
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